Ophthalmology employment

[Drinky32]

Hi everyone
An ophthalmologist I know told me that if you train in a "lesser" residency program you cannot find a job when you are done and your training "stinks".
Is this true?
Thanks

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[JMK2005]

Hi everyone
An ophthalmologist I know told me that if you train in a "lesser" residency program you cannot find a job when you are done and your training "stinks".
Is this true?
Thanks

Probably... just like if you go to a "lesser" medical school that you cannot find a residency position and your education "stinks".

 

[orbitsurgMD]

Probably... just like if you go to a "lesser" medical school that you cannot find a residency position and your education "stinks".

Don't lose hope. You can go to a good residency program and still stink.

 

[Louisville04]

Make sure you get board certified, that would help in finding employment.

 

[Andrew_Doan]

This is true. However, if you're willing to live in more rural areas and states with fewer ophthalmologists, then you should have an easier time finding a job. Alternatively, you can always start your own practice in these smaller towns of 100,000 people or so. I think these places are the best areas to "grow" a practice.