Prerequisites

• Completion of an undergraduate bachelor’s degree prior to applying is required. A science-based degree is preferred.
• The GRE is not required.
• We cannot accept applications from individuals who are not U.S. citizens, unless the applicant has a Green Card. 
• We encourage applicants shadow an orthoptist prior to applying.

Application materials: Due by Feb. 1

• For your convenience, we prepared this short synopsis of our program, which you can download at this link.
• To apply to the Boston Orthoptic Fellowship Program, please print out the application form that you can download at this link and email (preferred) or mail it to:
  • Sarah MacKinnon, MSc, OC(C), CO, COMT
    Boston Children’s Hospital
    Department of Ophthalmology, Fegan 4
    300 Longwood Ave.
    Boston, MA 02115
    sarah.mackinnon@childrens.harvard.edu
• The application requires all college transcripts, 3 letters of reference, a CV (curriculum vitae) and a letter of interest.  
• Visit this webpage for information on how to write a CV.
• There is no fee to apply.
• An interview is required.  This can be done in person or virtually.  

For references

Download this instruction letter for your references. Please give it to your three references giving them adequate time before the deadline to respond.  

Tuition and expenses

• Tuition is $5,000 per year. (This is subject to change. Please confirm with program director as needed.)
• The student is financially responsible for all living expenses including health insurance during training.
• Students in orthoptic programs do not usually qualify for student loans.  Some partial scholarships are available through independent organizations; see the resources page.