Global Ophthalmology Fellowship
A critical component of Duke GO is the new Global Ophthalmology Fellowship which will begin with the inaugural fellow, Sheena Song, DO, in July 2025. The fellowship is designed to train outstanding young ophthalmologists to specialize in providing care and developing infrastructure overseas. Song will also work with Miracles In Sight to help develop an eye banking program in Indonesia.
“Global ophthalmology is what inspired me to pursue medicine. Duke’s impressive dedication to global health, in addition to Dr. Lloyd Williams’ passion for teaching and global ophthalmology, are what drew me to the program. I look forward to working with the Duke Global Ophthalmology team to make meaningful impact and connections in both the global and local space next year.”
Training International Ophthalmologists
DukeGO surgeons train international ophthalmologists while on mission so the local physicians can continue caring for the natives. Thus far, five surgeons have been trained to perform corneal transplants; two in Indonesia, two in Sierra Leone, and one in Ukraine. Training will continue during future trips to increase skill and proficiency.
Ophthalmologists visit Duke for training. This year, physicians from Indonesia and Ukraine traveled to Durham to observe and improve skills in corneal transplants and learn more about eye banking.
DukeGO Faculty are invited to give lectures across the globe. Examples of invited lectures include:
- Lloyd Williams, MD, PhD was invited to present at the 9th Asia Cornea Society (ACS) Biennial Scientific Meeting.
- S. Grace Prakalapakorn, MD, MPH represented Duke Eye Center as an invited speaker at the 3rd Congress of Asia Pacific Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Society (APSPOS) meeting, in Brisbane, Australia. Her lecture, “Semi-automated Vessel Analysis in Retinopathy of Prematurity,” highlighted innovative approaches to improving diagnostic precision in pediatric retinal disease.