A ski area is within an hour's drive, with night skiing available. Across the Blue Ridge Mountains, the vistas of the Shenandoah Valley and the rivers and mountains of West Virginia provide some of the best white water canoeing and rafting in the world. Medical students, hospital staff and faculty have a share in the stimulating and picturesque ambience of University life within Piedmont Virginia. Summary Training of residents is the main focus of the faculty at the University of Virginia. The strong clinical foundation of the Department and the extensive clinical referral population are the principal strengths of the training program.
Academic achievement is emphasized.
It remains the goal of the ophthalmic training program to provide a broad, stable foundation for residents, whether bound for full-time academic pursuits, or general private practice. The deadline for residency application is October 1. We will contact applicants to interview by letter or phone call in late October and early November. Due to the large number of applicants to our program, we will only mail letters of invitation.