University of South Florida Morsani Program

The Ophthalmology Residency Program at the University of South Florida Morsani is a highly competitive program that matches 4 residents annually. The application process is through the central application service (CAS) of the San Francisco Matching Program (SF Match). The deadline for receipt of all materials from SF Match is October 15th, and interviews are conducted virtually in early December.

To be eligible, candidates must be graduates of medical schools in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), graduates of colleges of osteopathic medicine in the US accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), graduates of medical schools outside the US and Canada meeting specific qualifications, or graduates of medical schools outside the US who have completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME accredited medical school. All applicants must be eligible for a Florida Medical License.

The residency program at USF Eye Institute includes a comprehensive curriculum with an orientation course, didactic teaching programs, regional ophthalmology meetings, and mandatory annual research projects supervised by faculty. Residents are expected to conduct independent outside reading throughout the program.

Residents at the University of South Florida Morsani program have rotations at various hospitals, including the Veteran's Hospital, Tampa General Hospital, and All Children's Hospital, where they gain exposure to different sub-specialties of ophthalmology. The program provides opportunities for surgical experience starting in the PGY-2 year, leading to a wide range of surgeries performed by residents throughout the program.

For more information about visa and immigration, the program supports J1 visas and prospective students or trainees with related questions can contact the USF Office of International Services.

Overall, the Ophthalmology Residency Program at the University of South Florida Morsani offers a well-rounded curriculum, diverse clinical experiences, and opportunities for residents to develop their skills in a supportive environment.