Ophthalmology
Core Career Advisors
| Year | Offered | Filled | Remaining | |
| PGY-2 |
520 | 518 | 2 | |
Yes. Since UNR Med 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.
- Ohio State University
- Louisiana State University School of Medicine
- Medical College of South Carolina
- Stanford University School of Medicine
- 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
Research
- Research will always improve an application. 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.
- Review SFMatch and Aupo information on personal statement requirements.
Letters of Recommendation
- Three (3) letters are recommended, a fourth 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 early February.
Interviews
- Program interviews are from October-November.
2023
- Ohio State Medical Center
2022
- University of California Davis
2021
- University of Missouri
2020
- University of Kentucky Medical Center
- Eastern VA Medical School
2019
- University of Arizona College of Medicine
2017
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University of Alabama Medical Center - Birmingham
2012
- Wills Eye Hospital - Pennsylvania
2011
- University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals
2010
- University of Virginia
2009
- Mayo Clinic - Rochester, MN
- Medical College of South Carolina