ophthalmology

I am interested in Ophthalmology, but I saw on medscape that the majority of ophthalmologists in 2018 were self employed (I think it was something like 70%). This seems like an absurdly high number given that only 25% of physicians in total are self employed. I also couldn't seem to find any...

This sounds silly but I know residents from my program (& from friends in other programs) are not comfortable AT ALL with refraction. Yet this is essential... so I'd like hear from anyone involved in a residency where the majority of residents are not only proficient but are strong in...

SDNers-- I just wanted to inform you all of a new fellowship position being offered to medical students or MDs. Be sure to check this one out (especially for those of you who didn't match this time around or have a gap year). Pre-Residency Fellowship at Pacific Clear Vision Institute Dr. Bala...

My name is Adriana Dietlin, one of UMass Memorial Medical Group's In-House Physician Recruiters. Here at UMass, we are always looking to network, recruit and directly hire Physicians from all specialties. Below is one of our current openings within the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual...

I am interested in possibly applying to some of the more competitive specialities (ophthalmology or dermatology) for residency. I was wondering if the prestige of the medical school I attend has an effect on my chances of matching (assuming I have good step scores).

Hey friends, I’m an MS1 trying to figure out my interests. Let me just start off saying I find IM, rads, & ophtho interesting. However, I’m worried that I’m aiming a bit too high since I realized just how competitive ophthalmology & radiology are... I’m by no means at the top of my class (or...

Hi all, I'm looking to sell my Ophthalmology Oral Boards review books: Clinical Vignettes: Current price $200 on Amazon (price varies with availability) Friedmans case reviews: Current price $58 on Amazon They are spiral bound for easy reading and in new/unmarked condition. I'll sell...

Anyone else out there applying to glaucoma fellowship? I thought I would start a thread. It is hard to know a ton about each program so if anyone has anything to add/share please do! Bascom Palmer Palm Beach (email 9/7) Interview Date: Nov 9 Boston (email 8/25) Interview Dates Sept 29, Oct 20...

In the last several years, glaucoma fellowships have become much more popular. Much of this attributable to the rapid pace of innovation of surgical procedures and devices (MIGS/etc) in the management of glaucoma. Traditional glaucoma fellowships were tube/trab heavy +/- phaco. Today there is a...

Hi everyone, I'm at a great clinical ophtho program though very unhappy w/ my PD's lack of involvement. Everyone says he/she is busy but with what? Never see them in our clinics staffing w/ residents. Mostly sees private pts if/when seeing patients at all. Doesn't staff more than a handful of...

I graduated from a medical school in West Africa and am moving to Wales with my husband who'd be working in one of the hospitals there soon. I am yet to get my full registration from GMC but on the pathway of doing so. However, am really interested in specialising in Opthalmology but there's...

With the target date of SF Match approaching, let's start the surgical retina thread for the interview season. Here is a google document (click link) to keep track of interview dates and to share information during the trail. Feel free to add pages and/or edit the existing pages to make this a...

Hi there. I guess someone could give me any advice. I am a first year ophthalmology resident. i felt that although this field is interesting,turns out I did not really enjoy it. I'm wondering that Internal Medicine may be a good fit for me. It involves with intensive patient care, it keeps you...

Would love to hear from any Canadians who graduated from a U.S. M.D. program and matched ophthalmology in the U.S.

Hello, I was just wondering; are we allowed to apply for Ophthalmology and for another residency program simultaneously? For example, apply for Ophthalmology through the SF match and apply for Anesthesiology/Radiology/Neurology/Internal Medicine etc through ERAS? Or does one exclude the...

Hello, I'm a med4 IMG student, and I wanted to learn more about the application process for residency in Ophthalmology. Based on what I read: 1) We need to apply for a transitional or preliminary PGY1 year via ERAS, and AT THE SAME TIME apply for an Ophthalmology residency for PGY2 via the SF...

Oregon Retina, LLP has a paid positions available for both: 1. Pre-medical students wishing to gain clinical experience prior to applying for medical school. The position is described on our Eugene, Oregon Craigslist post at Pre-professional student to work as full-time Clinical Assistant 2...

Hi everyone. Way back before my residency i was tested for binocular vision and my result were Titmus test : 40 seconds of arc Synophthopore : divergent amplitudo 8 A Convergent amplitudo 28 A Do you guys have any idea about my result? Is it normal? Because I have...

Hello. I'm a first year resident in ophtho. Not in the US though. I know all the first year is hard and stuff, but I do have a thought to quit ophtho. The reason is that I don't like and I'm not good doing the microsurgery. I have difficulties seeing with my binocular vision under the...

Getting closer to that time, figured I'd start this. Also started a new google sheet! (copy and paste but replace the two * with .) docs*google*com/spreadsheets/d/1DCcmc4cQ8cdb27AcDIA_IH6vHg-MYvRDPabmmuxEfi0/edit?usp=sharing For last years sheet...

Hello, This is my first post on this forum, I have been a long time watcher. I would appreciate any advice you guys can give me. I am a non-traditional student who is interested ophthalmology. I currently go to a low-tier medical school (MD) in the south. I have a 246 on Step 1, probably in...

I'm looking for advice on purchasing my first set of slit lamp lenses. As of right now, we are required to purchase a 20D (or other equivalent BIO lens) and a 90D/super field. I am aware of the specs of the different lenses and I'm leaning towards the digital clear field for my BIO lens and the...

I would like to further research on the ophthalmologist's diagnosis but I cannot read some words of the handwriting. Here it is:

I am curious about the correlation between where you go for fellowship and the jobs offered when you start applying? I'm assuming its largely associated with connections (especially within academia), but what about in private practice? I ask because my residency is not exactly where I imagine...

Hi, I was just curious how residency programs viewed MSTP students as far as their Step 1 scores. Since they took their step 1 exams theoretically 4-5 years before most regular applicants, do programs factor this in? Or do they basically just have to deal with it haha. I am asking because I am...

Hi Everyone!!! I'm currently an MS3 just finishing my surgery clerkship. I come from a low tier school. I've always wanted to consider ophthalmology as a potential residency, but I've always been scared about the learning curve. Right now, I'm in my late 3rd year and nothing has interested me...

Hey all, I'm an MD/PhD looking to head into Ophtho currently in my 2nd year of my PhD and looking for any and all grant writing + funding opportunities to support my research costs. Other than an F30 or F31, many of the funding opportunities I've come across are not available for MD/PhD...

SDNers--I just wanted to inform you all of a new fellowship position being offered to medical students or MDs. Be sure to check this one out (especially for those of you who didn't match this time around or have a gap year). Pre-Residency Fellowship at Pacific Clear Vision Institute Dr. Bala...

I'm an MS1 interested in ophthalmology and a few other more competitive specialties. The problem is I have 0 interest in research. I'd much rather devote my free time to volunteer activities and hobbies I'm passionate about. I go to a top 20 and many of my classmates are super brilliant and...

The calls are coming in today! I am taking the format from last year's thread. If you would like your information to remain anonymous, you may private message your information to me and I will be happy to post it! --Board Scores: Step 1: Step 2: --AOA and class rank: --Reputation of medical...

Hi guys! This is the first post I'm writing although I have been lurking around SDN for a few years now. I'm in a bit of a situation and would really appreciate some advice. I'm currently a 4th year medical student in Ireland, and would like to apply for the Ophth match when I graduate...

US Allopathic, M3 Step 1: 228 Experience in ophthalmology spanning 7 years: volunteer vision screening with UCLA in undergrad, ophthalmic tech 2+ years (full-time), pioneered vision screening programs for my community (in CA) and around my medical school (in IL), 1 undergrad publication in...

This may be helpful to current/future applicants. Please take the time to fill out regardless of the number of interview invites that you have. If I get sufficient number of responses, I will keep making these every few weeks. Thanks!

This may be helpful to current/future applicants. Please take the time to fill out regardless of the number of interview invites that you have. If I get sufficient number of responses, I will keep making these every few weeks. Thanks!

2 or 4 weeks?

Hello Cornea/Refractive surgery applicants! Please feel free to PM me with any questions. I want to take a moment to tell you all about an amazing 1-year anterior segment and refractive surgery fellowship opportunity based out of Cleveland, OH. Cleveland Eye Clinic and Clear Choice Custom LASIK...

Hey Ophtho applicants, Columbia residents here! Our program has undergone a number of substantive changes in the past few years, so we thought we’d reach out in the medium we remember using as med students ourselves. Major changes include an increase from 3 to 4 residents per year with the...

Today, I incidentally discovered that I can't read Ishihara plates at all. I've never had problems with histology, anatomy, day-to-day activities, etc. Will this significantly hamper me going forth? I've been looking at past threads but the most recent ones have been from 2012 or so. Do any...

I have the opportunity to buy-in to a free-standing ASC that i operate out of and was wondering if anyone had experience in doing this? How was the buy-in structured? Are there any pitfalls to look out for? What questions should i ask? This is all very new to me and I have found very little...

Hi Everyone, I have seen some threads in which people provide really specific advice about residency applications, interviews, etc. Since many students applying to the match this year will be starting their away and home program ophthalmology electives soon, I wanted to try to create an...