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Why Uveitis Fellowship Deserves a Second Look

Uveitis Corner: Survey data and specialist insights challenge long-standing misconceptions about uveitis training, surgery, and compensation.

  • By

  • John A. Gonzales, MD

  • Jessica Shantha, MD

  • Sruthi Arepalli, MD

  • Edmund Tsui, MD

  • Paulina Liberman, MD

  • Meghan Berkenstock, MD

  • March 1, 2026

  • 6 min

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    Uveitis is both a medical and surgical subspecialty, with over 70% of specialists performing surgical procedures.

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    Most uveitis specialists report annual compensation between $300,000 and $400,000, debunking the myth of low income.

  • 3

    Limited exposure to uveitis during residency fosters misconceptions about its difficulty, which can be addressed with clinical rotations.

  • 4

    Uveitis is a dynamic specialty that combines surgery, immunology, and vision restoration, offering rewarding career opportunities.

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    The American Uveitis Society is working to make uveitis more approachable through initiatives aimed at increasing training exposure.

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Why Uveitis Fellowship Deserves a Second Look

  • by John A. Gonzales, MD , Jessica Shantha, MD, Sruthi Arepalli, MD, Edmund Tsui, MD, Paulina Liberman, MD, Meghan Berkenstock, MD

  • March 1, 2026

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