University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus Program
Ophthalmology - Baltimore, MD | ACGME Code: 2402312066
The University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus Ophthalmology Residency Program is ACGME-accredited and sponsored by the University of Maryland Medical Center in affiliation with the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The program aims to provide exceptional teaching of ophthalmology, skillful patient care, and research opportunities in the field of eye diseases. Residents will engage in outpatient clinics and surgical training, didactics, in-patient consult service, and emergency coverage across various affiliated hospitals.
The curriculum includes a focus on outpatient clinics, surgical training, daily lectures, Grand Rounds, and exposure to various subspecialties like oculoplastics, glaucoma, retina, cornea, and strabismus procedures. Research is highly valued, and residents are required to participate in a research project of their choice and present their work at national meetings.
Application to the program involves four new residents accepted annually after completing an approved PGY-1 program. The program only hires US citizens and non-citizens authorized for employment at this time. The Department does not sponsor applicants under the J-1 visa program.
Residents will have exposure to a wide range of clinical settings across different training sites, including the UM Faculty Practice, UMMC Midtown Campus, Baltimore Veteran's Affairs Hospital, UMMC Downtown Campus, and Greater Baltimore Medical Center.
The program offers a comprehensive training curriculum for PGY-1 through PGY-4 years, with rotations in various subspecialties and exposure to national meetings and courses relevant to ophthalmology. Research opportunities are also an integral part of the program, allowing residents to engage in clinically relevant projects under faculty mentorship.
Overall, the University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus Ophthalmology Residency Program provides a well-rounded training experience with a strong emphasis on clinical care, surgical training, academic development, and research opportunities to prepare residents for a successful career as comprehensive ophthalmologists.
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- Ophthalmology Residency | University of Maryland Medical Center
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- Letter from Program Director | Ophthalmology Residency | University of Maryland Medical Center
- Curriculum - Ophthalmology Residency | University of Maryland Medical Center
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