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Training of researchers is an integral component of our mission at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and the McKnight Vision Research Center. Our comprehensive research training program offers mentored training experiences. Training is provided in the interdisciplinary areas of biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, and clinical research. Both short and long-term opportunities are available for trainees at all levels.

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Post-Doctoral
Scientists, clinicians, or clinician/scientists with doctoral degrees including the PhD, MD, or OD are invited to apply for post-doctoral research training positions. The training period is arranged with the preceptor. The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine operates a Postdoctoral Programs Office that provides the post-doctoral trainee with additional educational opportunities and a broader environment for collegial interaction.

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The University of Miami offers a number of opportunities for students seeking rigorous training in bioscience or biomedical engineering leading to the PhD, MD/PhD or MS degrees. All graduate students in the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine are admitted through the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PIBS). If a student chooses the lab of a McKnight Vision Research Center investigator, additional focused training is provided by our program in eye and vision research. McKnight Vision Research Center investigators are affiliated with the following University of Miami graduate programs:

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  • MS or PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Medical Students
Students from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, or other accredited US or foreign medical schools, are invited to apply for short or long-term research training experiences. To apply, download this form and fax/scan to BPEItraining@med.miami.edu

Undergraduates
Undergraduate students from the University of Miami or other US universities are invited to apply for short-term research training experiences. To apply, download this form and fax/scan to BPEItraining@med.miami.edu

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Community Outreach provides additional information on research activities for students interested in volunteering at Bascom Palmer.

Specific opportunities are available for students of certain backgrounds. Visit the Office of Undergraduate Research and Community Outreach Web page for additional information.

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Post-doctoral applicants

Visit https://postdoc.miami.edu/prospective-postdocs/openings/index.html for more information. 

Medical students, undergraduate and high school trainees

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Abigail S. Hackam, Ph.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology
Email: ahackam@med.miami.edu


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