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[opstudent]

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Hello I don't know if there are threads like this but just have some questions about ophthalmology. I am a highschool student.
I am a good student and recieve A's.(not bragging)

Is getting into medical school super hard?


What is the basic layout plan in medical school to become an ophthalmologist?


Can they recieve vaction time whenever they would like?


How much would the bill be after opthalmology schooling is done?


Can one specialize in one surgery? I would like to specialize in refractive surgery.


Is refractive surgery a good choice for a specialty? Do lots of people need it and pay for it?


What exactly a fellowiship and residency? What is the life like there?



What books would you recomend me to read as a highschool student?


What majors are suited for ophthalmology? Would psychology or business be a good choice?



What have you gone through. Basically your medical biography from the pre medical school. What school you went for what degree and so on.


Are there any shortcuts to cut the time of around 12 years to become a n ophthalmologist?


On a scale from 1 to 10, how hard is studying to become an opthalmologist?



Does Berkeley have a good mediical school?




Do ophthalmologists work late hours?



Is it worth all those years in medical school?




Around what age will you be when you are done with this "process"?




Thanks for answering

 

[WhatNEyeTem]

That's really way too many questions to answer all at once.

Get into medical school first. Then shadow an Ophthalmologist during your first year to see if you even like the field.

Getting into Ophthalmology is straightforward:

Get into medical school, get good grades, take care of patients well and with empathy, and try to get to know some people in the field to write you letters of recommendation.

There is no shortcut to becoming an eye surgeon...even though one field is trying to legislate their way around this. Do yourself (and your patients) a favor and get real (quality) training. Don't think about how many years it is going to take. You're going to be living your life just the same during the training process, and might actually enjoy the process if you have a sincere interest in the field.

 

[opstudent]

When someone posts a thread they expect a true answer or none at all. What is an ophthalmology shadowing?

 

[WhatNEyeTem]

When someone posts a thread they expect a true answer or none at all.

Ok, let me back up... get into a good college first.

 

[opstudent]

why? shouldn't we understand what we would like to persue before hand?

 

[MR1]

Hello I don't know if there are threads like this but just have some questions about ophthalmology. I am a highschool student.
I am a good student and recieve A's.(not bragging)

Is getting into medical school super hard?
Hard, not uber hard though

What is the basic layout plan in medical school to become an ophthalmologist?
everyones med school is about the same, you do ophtho electives your last year

Can they recieve vaction time whenever they would like?
depends on where you are, residency, fellowship, attending. Decent control over this though

How much would the bill be after opthalmology schooling is done?
depends on your med school bill, anywhere from nothing to 500K, avg about 150-200K i think

Can one specialize in one surgery? I would like to specialize in refractive surgery.
yes

Is refractive surgery a good choice for a specialty? Do lots of people need it and pay for it?
not easy answer

What exactly a fellowiship and residency? What is the life like there?
everyones med school is essentially the same, so residency is "on the job training where you really learn your speciality, ie ophtho. Fellowship is optional to get more training, ie cornea, retina, many others. Life is busy but manageable, first year residency, avg 70-80 hr weeks, after that avg about 55-60hr weeks


What books would you recomend me to read as a highschool student?
none

What majors are suited for ophthalmology? Would psychology or business be a good choice?
any as long as you get into med school


What have you gone through. Basically your medical biography from the pre medical school. What school you went for what degree and so on.
doesnt matter as long as you get into A med school

Are there any shortcuts to cut the time of around 12 years to become a n ophthalmologist?
NO

On a scale from 1 to 10, how hard is studying to become an opthalmologist?
I dont know, maybe 7


Does Berkeley have a good mediical school?
sure



Do ophthalmologists work late hours?
yes, more in residency than when done


Is it worth all those years in medical school?
to me yes, to others no. Not easy answer here



Around what age will you be when you are done with this "process"?
34, finished residency at 32, starting 2 yr retina fellowship now



Thanks for answering

But agree with what what said, it is too early to worry about all this. First you have to want to be a "doctor", then get into med school, then get into a ophtho residency. Lots of folks change their minds during med school about what residency they want to pursue.

Lastly, there is no way to fully understand what you are getting your self into when you start med school

 

[DwyaneWade]

Too many questions...

Hello I don't know if there are threads like this but just have some questions about ophthalmology. I am a highschool student.
I am a good student and recieve A's.(not bragging)

Is getting into medical school super hard?
It's difficult but not impossible with dedicated work.

What is the basic layout plan in medical school to become an ophthalmologist?
Get good grades, board scores, letters of recommendation, etc.

Can they recieve vaction time whenever they would like?
Depends on your practice type and location?

How much would the bill be after opthalmology schooling is done?
Depends on how much you spend on undergrad + medical school!

Can one specialize in one surgery? I would like to specialize in refractive surgery.
I guess...

Is refractive surgery a good choice for a specialty? Do lots of people need it and pay for it?
Pass


What exactly a fellowiship and residency? What is the life like there?
see MR1's answer


What books would you recomend me to read as a highschool student?
Your textbooks, SAT prep books?

What majors are suited for ophthalmology? Would psychology or business be a good choice?
Doesn't matter

Are there any shortcuts to cut the time of around 12 years to become a n ophthalmologist?
The absolute shortest would be 6 (BS/MD or BS/DO combined program) + 4=10 years


On a scale from 1 to 10, how hard is studying to become an opthalmologist?
Depends on you


Is it worth all those years in medical school?

If you like what you do in the end

Thanks for answering

 

[JMK2005]

When someone posts a thread they expect a true answer or none at all. What is an ophthalmology shadowing?

WhatNEyetem gave you candid and practical advice. When someone posts a thread and receives an answer, he/she says 'thank you'.

Lose the attitude.

 

[Mirror Form]

Can one specialize in one surgery? I would like to specialize in refractive surgery.


Is refractive surgery a good choice for a specialty? Do lots of people need it and pay for it?

LOL! Your dedication to the calling of medicine is an inspiration to us all! I'm not usually all that self righteous, but this is funny. If you just want to get rich, then medicine probably isn't your best choice.

What exactly a fellowiship and residency? What is the life like there?

It's more like scrubs than gray's anatomy.

Now how about being a bit more resourceful next time? When you ask questions that are incredibly basic, they indicate that you haven't bothered to attempt to answer these questions yourself yet. So why should anyone waste their time answering you? Do some research first and then ask intelligent questions instead of stupid ones.

 

[WhatNEyeTem]

LOL! Your dedication to the calling of medicine is an inspiration to us all! I'm not usually all that self righteous, but this is funny. If you just want to get rich, then medicine probably isn't your best choice.



It's more like scrubs than gray's anatomy.

Now how about being a bit more resourceful next time? When you ask questions that are incredibly basic, they indicate that you haven't bothered to attempt to answer these questions yourself yet. So why should anyone waste their time answering you? Do some research first and then ask intelligent questions instead of stupid ones.

I must say... you and me think the same way "Mirror Form"... 😍

 

[dantt]

obvious troll?

 

[JMK2005]

obvious troll?

No, just a tool.

 

[Meibomian SxN]

I must say... you and me think the same way "Mirror Form"... 😍

Tools tend to look a like in the hardware store.

Wow, how about being a "role model" next time and answer some questions! Is that not what this forum is for? Or are you just disgruntled in your career choice? 😕

 

[JMK2005]

Tools tend to look a like in the hardware store.

Wow, how about being a "role model" next time and answer some questions! Is that not what this forum is for? Or are you just disgruntled in your career choice? 😕

Why don't you tell him best route to specialize in refractive surgery only?

 

[Meibomian SxN]

Why don't you tell him best route to specialize in refractive surgery only?

Obtaining a degree in optometry and MBA (dual program). You can start out in Oklahoma initially and then once more laws are passed you can have a choice in location.

Any other questions you'd like help with?

 

[JMK2005]

Obtaining a degree in optometry and MBA (dual program). You can start out in Oklahoma initially and then once more laws are passed you can have a choice in location.

Any other questions you'd like help with?

Helping the underserved, one refractive surgery at a time.

 

[Mirror Form]

Obtaining a degree in optometry and MBA (dual program). You can start out in Oklahoma initially and then once more laws are passed you can have a choice in location.

Any other questions you'd like help with?

Well at least my response was accurate

 

[200UL]

Ok, let me back up... get into a good college first.

I agree with the above comment. One step at a time...

You have many things to take care of before you need to worry "how many hours does an ophthalmologist work?"

Most of your questions have ZERO relevance to this point of your life. It is fine to present your laundry list on this forum, but I would not ask most of these questions to your local eye surgeon or anyone who has attended professional school - you will come off as incredibly immature. But this is fine because you are in high school.

You should be focused on getting into a good college and figuring out how to get mostly A's at this college so medical school is even an option for you. You should also have an interest/activity you are very passionate about so you can show achievement outside of the classroom. These are the only things that matter now.

In other words, your only goal is to have options when you are a junior in college. Medical school will require higher achievement than other professional schools. The rest will fall into place it is meant too.