Clinical & Research Fellow – Ophthalmology

NVISION Eye Centers•Torrance, CA

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical & Research Fellow is a dual-role position split between direct patient clinical care, academic enrichment, and institutional research. This role is specifically designed for pre-medical or science-focused gap year college graduates seeking immersive clinical and investigative experience. Alongside clinical training, the position features a structured educational curriculum including didactic lectures and an interactive journal club to prepare the candidate for medical school or advanced graduate programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (completed or expected prior to start date) in Biology, Chemistry, or a related science/pre-health field.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 from a U.S. accredited four-year college/university program.
Extra-curricular activities demonstrating interest in applying to medical school or an advanced science/health graduate program.
Official transcript
One letter of recommendation from faculty or employer
Cover letter detailing candidate’s interest in a healthcare/science career
Full-time availability for a minimum of 12 months.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Exceptional multi-tasking skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.
Working proficiency with standard computer applications/spreadsheets.

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical or research experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients, document accurate chief complaints, past ocular/medical histories, and current medications.
Measure visual acuity, perform lensometry, test intraocular pressure (tonometry), and run advanced imaging such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and visual field analyzers.
Assist physicians chairside, manage patient movement through the clinic, and accurately scribe exam findings into Electronic Health Records (EHR).
Prepare exam rooms, instill diagnostic eye drops, and deliver post-procedure or drop-use instructions to patients.
Attend mandatory didactic lectures covering ocular anatomy, pathology, and advanced diagnostics.
Receive structured mentorship and subspecialty exposure through direct, ongoing engagement with attending ophthalmologists and researchers.
Actively participate in and periodically present peer-reviewed literature to the clinical and research team.
Screen, recruit, and consent eligible patients for active clinical trials and retrospective registry studies.
Collect, clean, and input specialized clinical and surgical data into secure study databases and spreadsheets.
Conduct literature reviews and assist principal investigators with table formatting, abstract composition, and manuscript drafting for peer-reviewed publication, with the opportunity to earn co-authorship on at least one manuscript or conference poster during the appointment.