With fewer than 1,000 practitioners worldwide, oculoplastic surgery is among the most specialized fields in medicine — comparable in rarity to careers such as astronaut, space architect, or neutrino physicist. Training : Undergraduate (4 yrs) Medical School (4yrs) Residency in Ophthalmology (4yrs) Fellowship in Oculofacial Plastics (ASOPRS) (2yrs) *Let’s not forget that many have spent a significant amount of time in research in order to be “competitive” when applying * It’s a long road to a SUP