Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation

The Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support second-year fellows in training in vitreoretinal surgery in the U.S.

The foundation is supported by contributions from those who are dedicated to educational excellence in ophthalmology.

The Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation was established in 1991 with donations from former colleagues and patients. It is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support second-year fellows in training in vitreoretinal surgery in the United States. The foundation continues to be supported by contributions from those dedicated to educational excellence in ophthalmology.

Ronald G. Michels Fellowship Foundation Awards are granted annually to outstanding second-year vitreoretinal fellows in training. To become eligible, candidates submit a formal application that includes thorough generic information and letters of reference. A panel of noted physicians, educators and scientists reviews and ranks the applications. These rankings are submitted to the foundation’s board of directors to determine the award recipients.