The focus of the program is on highest quality patient care in addition to excellence in academics. Residents are encouraged to refine their skill in giving oral presentations and lectures. Each resident presents a graduating dissertation or thesis at the completion of their three-year residency. There is also a special emphasis on microsurgery. Dr. Wong has regular microsurgery workshops to teach residents microsurgical skills early in their training.
Surgical experience is increased as the years of residency progress.
Temple residents have the privilege of rotating full time through four major institutions. This provides a broad and diverse training experience. Team work and esprit de corps are essential ingredients for Temple residents. Didactics are directed toward broad ophthalmic knowledge and preparing residents for certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Didactics include four hours of lectures given every Tuesday morning by instructors who are specialists and experts in their respective areas.