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EYESURG · 01-21-2003, 05:12 PM

When is the best time to take an Ophth. elective? Why? Before or after IM/surgery ? How many Ophth. externship one should have at the least? As far as prepartion goes, what is the most important thing one should do before starting an Ophth. elective ?

**Andrew_Doan** · 01-21-2003, 08:30 PM

You should take the ophthalmology elective at the end of the third year or beginning of your fourth year of medical school. This will allow time for you to obtain letters of recommendation from ophthalmology faculty before applying. To be competitive, you'll need outstanding letter(s) from faculty in the field.

One month of elective is usually enough. Some do 2 or 3. It's advised that you also arrange an elective at the program you're most interested. While this may not be possible, it is a huge bonus if you can arrange this away rotation.

Good luck!

EYESURG · 01-23-2003, 11:26 AM

Thank you Ophtho-MudPhud.

Are there any recommended Ophth handbook one can read before starting an Ophth elective?

Thanks.
Deek

01-21-2003, 05:12 PM	#1
EYESURG Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 110	Best time to take an Ophth. Elective? SDN Members don't see this ad. When is the best time to take an Ophth. elective? Why? Before or after IM/surgery ? How many Ophth. externship one should have at the least? As far as prepartion goes, what is the most important thing one should do before starting an Ophth. elective ?

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Andrew_Doan SDN Eye Surgeon Status: Attending Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 5,064 Blog Entries: 5	You should take the ophthalmology elective at the end of the third year or beginning of your fourth year of medical school. This will allow time for you to obtain letters of recommendation from ophthalmology faculty before applying. To be competitive, you'll need outstanding letter(s) from faculty in the field. One month of elective is usually enough. Some do 2 or 3. It's advised that you also arrange an elective at the program you're most interested. While this may not be possible, it is a huge bonus if you can arrange this away rotation. Good luck! __________________ Andrew Doan, MD, PhD Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Ocular Pathology My Profile LinkedIn Join the SDN LinkedIn Group My Facebook Page www.medrounds.org Subscribe to the Pearls in Ophthalmology

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01-23-2003, 11:26 AM	#3
EYESURG Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 110	Thank you Ophtho-MudPhud. Are there any recommended Ophth handbook one can read before starting an Ophth elective? Thanks. Deek