Ophthalmology
Core Career Advisors
- Steve Chang- schang@nevadaeye.com
- Mitchell Strominger- mbstrominger@outlook.com
- David Freeman- p.david.freeman@gmail.com
| Match Applicants | ||
| Step | Matched | Unmatched |
| Step 1 Mean | 247 | 237 |
| Criteria | Statistics | ||
| Matched Mean | 247 | ||
| Matched Median | 247 | ||
| Matched 25th Percentile | 240 | ||
| Matched 75th Percentile | 255 | ||
| Unmatched Mean | 237 | ||
| Year | Offered | Filled | Remaining | |
| PGY-2 |
509 | 507 | 2 | |
Yes.
Since UNR does not have an ophthalmology residency, it is advised that students planning on applying to ophthalmology residencies do an away rotation at an institution that has a residency program and where they would be interested in training.
- Louisiana State University School of Medicine
- Medical College of South Carolina
- Stanford University SOM
- University of California, LA David Geffen
- University of Texas South Western
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City - Moran Eye Center
- University of Virginia
- Wills Eye Hospital-Pennsylvania-PA
Research?
- Research will always improve an application but it is not a requirement. It doesn’t have to be Ophthalmology research either.
- Be prepared to talk about your work.
Personal Statement
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in Ophthalmology
- Describe why you want to pursue a career ophthalmology
- Include unique experiences, personal events and qualities that are relevant to the specialty
Letters of Recommendation
- Three (3) letters are recommended, a 4th can be from a research mentor
- A Chair’s/Clerkship Director letter should be included
- At least one letter from within the specialty
- Additional letters can be sent to programs directly outside of CAS if allowed by program
Application Timing
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Ophthalmology is an early Match. Match Results are out Mid-January
Interviews
- Program interviews are from October-November.
2020
- University of Kentucky Med Ctr
- Eastern VA Medical School
2019
- U Arizona COM
2017
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U Alabama Med Ctr-Birmingham
2012
- Wills Eye Hospital-Pennsylvania-PA
2011
- University of Arizona Affil. Hosps.
2010
- University of Virginia
2009
- Mayo Clinic-Rochester MN
- Medical College of South Carolina