As an ex-resident of this program, I would have to agree with the last post. The issue with the ex-chairman was back in 2008, things have long since stabilized. My training overall, despite the changes that occured in our first year, was quite good. There are 3 residents per class and we were the only hospital providing eye care for the South Side of Chicago, so our surgical numbers were pretty good (150 cataracts, 25 core vitrectomies, average for plastics at the time, above average for everything else). A major strength was the patient population, who were extremely appreciative of the care we provided. For the most part, there was no distinction between 'resident' and 'attending' surgical cases, which was great. The affiliate hospital (North Shore) had an entirely resident-run clinic as well, where the residents generate a lot of cases. The faculty are extremely dedicated and go to bat for the residents every year when applying for jobs or fellowships. Plastics training was a little weak when I was there, this may or may not have been addressed. The current senior class I heard matched at NY Eye and Ear for surgical retina, U of Utah/Moran Eye for surgical retina and the other resident is going to Mass Eye & Ear for glaucoma.