Many notable contributions to medical knowledge have been made at the Infirmary during its history. With a superb physical plant and an extraordinary attending staff, the Infirmary is a preeminent institution for the training of future ophthalmologists. Education is a top departmental priority, and we offer very able individuals an unsurpassed training opportunity. The program aims to train residents who will grow into leadership positions in ophthalmology. The basic program consists of a 36-month period designed to provide gradually increasing responsibility in clinical eye care.
All trainees participate in the clinical portion of the residency.
In addition, a limited number of positions are available for the four and five year programs, in which the clinical portion of the residency is preceded by one to two years of research. This program is open to a few applicants who demonstrate special promise and inclination to pursue careers in academic ophthalmology. The CAS application should be received by us by October 1. Interviews are offered to approximately 45 applicants and are conducted in the late fall. There are 7 first-year clinical positions available each year.