Dr. Fabienne Fierz

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Biography

Fabienne Fierz is a Senior Attending Physician at the University Hospital Zurich in the Department of Ophthalmology, specializing in Neuro-ophthalmology and Pediatric Ophthalmology. She completed her medical studies at the University of Zurich and has extensive experience in various ophthalmology departments both in Switzerland and the United Kingdom. As part of her medical career, she has participated in clinical fellowships and development programs specializing in pediatric ophthalmology. Her research interests focus on neuro-ophthalmology, particularly diagnostic tests, pupil dysfunction, and visual disorders. She is actively involved in several professional societies, including the Swiss Ophthalmological Society and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. Throughout her career, she has collaborated on significant research projects within the neuro-ophthalmology research group, contributing to advancements in the field. Dr. Fierz's commitment to improving patient care and advancing medical knowledge is evident through her clinical practice and collaboration with colleagues in the healthcare community.

Research Interests

Experience

Attending Physician

2019-01-01 — Present

Interdisciplinary Center Vertigo, Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Responsible for the treatment and diagnosis of neurological visual disorders.

Career Development Program ‘Filling Gap’

2020-01-01 — 2021-12-31

University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Participated in a program aimed at advancing clinical and research skills in ophthalmology.

Attending Physician

2018-01-01 — 2018-12-31

Department of Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology Orthoptics, University Hospital Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Specialized in treating pediatric eye conditions.

Clinical Fellowship

2017-01-01 — 2017-12-31

Pediatric Ophthalmology, Oxford Eye Hospital • Oxford, United Kingdom

Focused on pediatric ophthalmology under notable mentorship.

Resident Attending Physician

2015-07-01 — 2016-12-31

Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology • Lucerne, Switzerland

Provided patient care in various ophthalmic departments.

Resident

2014-07-01 — 2015-06-30

Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Gained extensive training in ophthalmology.

Resident

2012-07-01 — 2014-06-30

Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology • Lucerne, Switzerland

Completed residency in ophthalmology.

Resident

2011-11-01 — 2012-04-30

Internal Medicine, Ospedale Casa di Cura della Bregaglia • Promontogno, Switzerland

Worked in internal medicine prior to focusing on ophthalmology.

Resident

2010-11-01 — 2011-10-31

Internal Medicine, Davos Hospital • Davos, Switzerland

Initial residency training in internal medicine.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law