The fellow will spend equal time among the two preceptors who have busy private practices. The hospitals associated with the program are Zale Lipshy University Hospital, St. Paul, Parkland Memorial, Children's Medical Center and the V.A. Hospital. The Parkland Eye Clinic sees an average of 120 to 150 patients per day. Of these, the residents do all of the general ophthalmic workups, with the exception of the glaucoma clinic which is one-half day per week. If there are any glaucoma problems the fellow is expected to be available to assist the residents.
Support is also available from the faculty and the chief resident.
Private clinics generally see around 20 to 25 patients per half-day. The fellow will have the opportunity to participate fully in the management of patients. Short research projects are encouraged. In-depth involvement in one or more trials by the fellow is encouraged. Additionally, there are five basic scientists in the department with research interests in the anterior segment of the eye.