University of Washington Program
Ophthalmology - Seattle, WA | ACGME Code: 2405421159
The University of Washington Ophthalmology Residency Program is an ACGME fully-accredited program designed to train clinicians in medical and surgical ophthalmology. The program aims to prepare residents for careers in community practice, academic medicine, or biomedical research. Residents receive training at various sites including The Eye Institute at Harborview, The Seattle VA, Seattle Children's Hospital, and more throughout the greater WWAMI region.
The curriculum includes structured didactic education with sessions such as Grand Rounds, Basic and Clinical Science Courses, Journal Club, and Ophthalmic Knowledge and Assessment (OKAP) review sessions. Residents participate in surgical wet labs for hands-on training in surgical techniques and decision-making.
The program supports scholarly activity, offering a dedicated research rotation and opportunities to present research at national conferences. Residents complete a joint internship with the Department of Internal Medicine, incorporating rotations in various specialties to enhance their ophthalmology training.
The rotation schedule spans four years, with progressively advanced clinical and surgical experiences. Benefits provided by the University of Washington Graduate Medical Education (GME) program are competitive.
Applications are submitted through the Ophthalmology Matching Program organized by the San Francisco Match. Selected candidates are invited for interviews and tours in the fall. The program emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging applicants from underrepresented minorities and diverse backgrounds.
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