The Basic Science Course in Ophthalmology at Stanford has been presented every summer since 1969. The course consists of eight weeks of intensive instruction in the fundamentals of ophthalmology. Emphasis is placed on the application of basic principles of ophthalmic diagnosis and therapy.
Instruction is by both lecture and laboratory sessions.
Seven hours of instruction are offered each day, and syllabi are provided. Individual microscopes and pathology slide sets are provided for each student. The Stanford Area Stanford University is situated approximately 30 miles south of San Francisco. The Medical School is located on the University campus, which covers 6,000 acres. The surrounding area offers excellent opportunities for hiking, bicycling and sightseeing.