University of Rochester Eye Institute
Residency Program
The University of Rochester Eye Institute's Residency Program
is designed to model expertly trained clinical and research oriented
ophthalmologists. We want our residents to become recognized leaders
in patient care, research and education. Working under close supervision
of our faculty members, residents are required to meet the standards
of the American Board of Ophthalmology and the Accreditation Council
for Graduate Medical Education.
Educational Goals
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| At the University of Rochester Eye Institute,
we offer resident education that ensures exposure to all eye
care subspecialties. Our graduates posess general knowledge,
exposure to research and strong clinical and surgical skills.
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Our goal is to provide a framework for residents in training
to acquire a comprehensive education with a variety of experience
beyond that which is minimally required. This includes individual
clinic training and didactic education in the basic visual sciences,
and the full range of medical and surgical ophthalmic conditions.
On completion of three years of training, the resident should
have sufficient knowledge and skills to be a “competent
ophthalmologist” which is consistent with the six competencies
as outlined by the ACGME.
Program Overview
General Clinics
At each participating institution, 50-70% of patients present
to a general clinic, which is precepted by a member of the full
or part-time faculty. This experience provides exposure to a broad
spectrum of vision care needs and ophthalmic pathology. It simulates
the environment of a comprehensive ophthalmology practice. Interesting
or complex patients are referred to regularly scheduled subspecialty
clinics where they are seen, discussed, and managed with subspecialty
faculty.
Subspecialty Rotations
Over the three years of training, each resident is assigned to
different subspecialty rotations. These include: cornea/anterior
segment, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, medical and surgical
retina, neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastics, and refractive surgery.
Subspecialty clinics are held regularly at Strong Memorial, and
Rochester General Hospitals and at the private offices of some
of the part-time faculty.
Subspecialty Clinics
Subspecialty clinics are held regularly at Strong Memorial, and
Rochester General Hospitals. Full-time and part-time clinical
faculty oversee these clinics. Residents must show up on time
and must work-up and be prepared to discuss the management of
all of these patients. Patients sent to the subspecialty clinics
should be patients who cannot be adequately managed in the general
clinic, be of special interest, have difficult problems or be
surgical candidates.
