Candidates should complete applications as early as warranted by their interest in the program. Inquire at your School of Medicine Dean's office for information packets. Candidates successfully matched through the OMP may choose to complete their R-1 year in another accredited program if they wish.
All residents work in the outpatient clinics.
R-2 residents begin extraocular surgical procedures. R-3 residents begin intraocular surgery and begin the study of ophthalmic pathology. Surgical volume is far above minimum requirements for accreditation. Faculty physicians are present in all clinics and at all surgical procedures. Fellowship training in the Department of Ophthalmology includes vitreoretinal diseases and oculoplastic surgery .