Resident selection in ophthalmology is determined by a nation wide computer match. Application forms and letters of recommendation must be submitted and interviews completed prior to the match deadline which varies from year to year. Students interested in pursuing a residency in ophthalmology should contact the department office for specific information regarding the application procedure. Inquiries should generally be made about two years prior to the residency starting date. A PGY-1 year with at least six months of direct patient care is required before entering an ophthalmology residency.
Most residencies are three years long.
The PGY-1 year should be in a transitional residency or a preliminary residency in a specialty whose total length of training is four years or longer.