California

[chngsr]

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Will if be difficult to find a job in california after residency (without a fellowship) in a different state for ophthalmology? I am interested in applying for ophthalmology and realize that staying in california for residency will be very difficult so I am wondering how difficult it will be for me to come back home after a residency out of state...

 

[orbitsurgMD]

Will if be difficult to find a job in california after residency (without a fellowship) in a different state for ophthalmology? I am interested in applying for ophthalmology and realize that staying in california for residency will be very difficult so I am wondering how difficult it will be for me to come back home after a residency out of state...

Much depends on where you are wanting to go in California and what you want to do. There are jobs available there as there are in most big states, but the location will have a lot to do with the attractiveness of the offer you might receive. The California climate and lifestyle is attractive and there are lots of people who need doctors, but living costs, practice costs and taxes are all high there and the most desirable places often have lots of candidates willing to sacrifice to be there.

I have colleagues who trained outside of California but have established themselves in major cities there. It can be done.

 

[shredhog65]

It absolutely can be done. However, like orbitsurg said, as in any other state, finding a job in a great location (like west LA or downtown San Diego) is very hard. Also, like other states, these more desirable areas will pay you much less. You have to consider this since the cost of living in California is higher than almost everywhere else.

Fellowship training opens more doors, but the world still needs general ophthalmologists. California is no exception.