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I am just about to complete my ophthalmology residency in the UK but have not completed a fellowship yet. I also have a PhD.
I am about to get married to an American, who is well established in his career in the USA. So, I have to re-locate to the US forever.
I realise I have to complete all USMLE exams in order to practice. That is not a problem.
However, is there any route to board certification without going through residency again? I know how competitive ophthalmology residency is. But I also feel it is not necessary to go through residency again. I would like to do a 2 year fellowship in the US which should make me eligible for licensure in the state I will live in but I would still not be eligible to write the board exams which means my employment prospects are low.
I have been told several times that I am a good surgeon and physician and I love my job. I dread giving up my career even though my partner does not expect me to work.
Does anyone know of people in a similar situation who have succeeded in finding work as an ophthalmologist. I don't mind working n the academic sector but do not know how to find these jobs and also do not know if these jobs require board certification. Also, I do not know if I will be allowed to operate if I am not board certified. I cannot bear the thought of throwing away my surgical skills.
Any advice or info is appreciated.
I am about to get married to an American, who is well established in his career in the USA. So, I have to re-locate to the US forever.
I realise I have to complete all USMLE exams in order to practice. That is not a problem.
However, is there any route to board certification without going through residency again? I know how competitive ophthalmology residency is. But I also feel it is not necessary to go through residency again. I would like to do a 2 year fellowship in the US which should make me eligible for licensure in the state I will live in but I would still not be eligible to write the board exams which means my employment prospects are low.
I have been told several times that I am a good surgeon and physician and I love my job. I dread giving up my career even though my partner does not expect me to work.
Does anyone know of people in a similar situation who have succeeded in finding work as an ophthalmologist. I don't mind working n the academic sector but do not know how to find these jobs and also do not know if these jobs require board certification. Also, I do not know if I will be allowed to operate if I am not board certified. I cannot bear the thought of throwing away my surgical skills.
Any advice or info is appreciated.