University of Maryland Program
Ophthalmology - Baltimore, MD | ACGME Code: 2402321068
The Ophthalmology Residency Program at the University of Maryland Medical Center is ACGME-accredited and sponsored by the University of Maryland School of Medicine. The program aims to provide thorough training in ophthalmology, patient care, and research. Residents participate in outpatient clinics, surgical training, didactics, in-patient consult services, and emergency coverage in various clinical settings.
The curriculum includes rotations in different subspecialties, starting with laceration repairs and emergency ocular trauma cases in the first year. The focus then transitions to extraocular and intraocular surgeries in the second year and specialized subspecialty work with an emphasis on cataract surgery in the third year.
Application to the program requires successful completion of a PGY-1 program, and four new residents are accepted annually for a total of twelve residents. The program only hires US citizens and non-citizens authorized for employment. Currently, the program does not sponsor applicants under the J-1 visa program.
Residents are involved in research projects and are encouraged to present their work at national meetings. The program provides opportunities for residents to engage in research projects of their choice.
For more information on the residency program, applicants can visit the Ophthalmology Matching Program website for application details. Selected applicants will be notified for personal interviews, typically held in early November.
The University of Maryland Medical Center Ophthalmology Residency Program is committed to training competent, comprehensive ophthalmologists who can deliver quality medical care with high ethical values.
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- Ophthalmology Residency | University of Maryland Medical Center
- Current Ophthalmology Residents | University of Maryland Medical Center
- Ophthalmology Residency Faculty | University of Maryland Medical Center
- Letter from Program Director | Ophthalmology Residency | University of Maryland Medical Center
- Curriculum - Ophthalmology Residency | University of Maryland Medical Center
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Baltimore County, Maryland
Living in Baltimore, MD - Program Location Overview
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