Larkin Community Hospital Program
Ophthalmology - South Miami, FL | ACGME Code: 2401100183
The Larkin Community Hospital (LCH)/LECOM Ophthalmology Residency Program is an ACGME-accredited postgraduate training program that is three years in length following graduation from a PGY1 internship. Applicants should be graduates of a medical school accredited by the AOA or LCME. The program is designed to provide comprehensive postdoctoral training in the care of patients in the surgical and clinical settings of Ophthalmology, with the goal of preparing residents for examination leading to board certification in this discipline.
The mission of the Ophthalmology residency program at Larkin Community Hospital is to train skilled, well-rounded, and compassionate eye physicians and surgeons who will make lasting impacts in their communities and the field at large. Residents will be exposed to a variety of settings, learning from experienced ophthalmologists in both comprehensive and subspecialty areas. They will receive training in all core techniques of medical and surgical ophthalmology and will have opportunities for research and innovation.
The curriculum of the integrated four-year Ophthalmology residency at Larkin Community Hospital aims to prepare residents to achieve board certification by meeting all ACGME requirements for training. Residents are also encouraged to pursue competitive fellowships in the subspecialty of their choice.
Program Director: Matthew D. Kay, M.D
Coordinator: Kyana Arellano [email protected]
Program Length: 4 years Number of Positions Each Year: 3
PGY-1: 3 positions PGY-2: 3 positions PGY-3: 3 positions PGY-4: 3 positions
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