Admissions

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 US Citizens, unless the applicant has a Green Card. 
  • We encourage applicants shadow an orthoptist prior to applying

Application Materials – Due by February 1, 2025

  • For your convenience, we have comprised a short synopsis of our program which can be found here.
  • To apply to the Boston Orthoptic Fellowship Program, please print out the application found here and mail or email 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.  
  • You can find information on how to write a CV here
  • There is no fee to apply.
  • An interview is required.  This can be done in person or virtually.  

For References

The instruction letter for your references can be found here.  Please give it to your 3 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.