University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Program
Ophthalmology - Kansas City, MO | ACGME Code: 2402821081
The UMKC School of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology offers a three-year residency program with a total of nine residents, accepting three new candidates each year. The program provides clinical experiences at five affiliated institutions including University Health Truman Medical Center, Children's Mercy Hospital, and others. It is fully accredited and aims to train future ophthalmologists by offering a strong foundation with state-of-the-art facilities, diverse patient cases, excellent teaching staff, and research opportunities. Residents gain exposure to various subspecialty areas within Ophthalmology such as cataract surgery, glaucoma, retina/vitreous, and more.
The program also offers fellowships in pediatric ophthalmology and retina subspecialties. Residents are supervised by board-certified ophthalmologists during surgeries and clinic consultations. The program emphasizes developing a strong knowledge base in general ophthalmology while providing extensive exposure to different subspecialties.
The UMKC Department of Ophthalmology Residency Program does not mention specific requirements for application on their website. They do not specify if the program is highly competitive or IMG-friendly. Additionally, there is no information regarding visa support on their website.
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