Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Program

The Ophthalmology Residency Program at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) aims to enhance residents' ophthalmic skills, including slit lamp biomicroscopy, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy, and applanation tonometry. Residents are expected to actively engage clinically and academically, with opportunities to present on a topic of their choosing to fellow residents and attending physicians. The program offers a structured three-year curriculum focused on progressively advancing clinical experience and surgical skills across various ophthalmic subspecialties.

Upon completion of the internship year, the PGY-1 Ophthalmology resident transitions to more specialized training, including cataract, cornea, glaucoma, retinal surgery, strabismus, and more. As residents progress into their third year, they have the responsibility of pre- and post-operative patient care, undertake more complex surgeries, and are involved in training medical students, interns, and junior residents. Clinical exposure and hands-on experience are emphasized throughout the program.

For further details about the residency program, interested individuals can contact the Residency Program Coordinator, Angelica Marquez, at 215-871-6926 or via email at [email protected].

The program does not assert whether it is competitive or DO/IMG friendly. The application process requires all applicants to apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), and eligible applicants must have sufficient background in osteopathic philosophy and manipulative medicine to engage effectively in the program's curriculum. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Overall, the PCOM Ophthalmology Residency Program is structured to provide residents with a comprehensive and progressive training experience in the field of ophthalmology, preparing them for independent practice upon completion of the program.