Ophthalmology
Core Career Advisors
- Steve Chang- schang@nevadaeye.com
- Mitchell Strominger- mbstrominger@outlook.com
- David Freeman- p.david.freeman@gmail.com
| UNR Med 2013 - 2019 | U.S. Allopathic Seniors (2018) | |||
| Step | Matched | Step | Matched | Unmatched |
| Step 1 Mean | 242 | Step 1 Mean | 244 | 228 |
| Step 2 Mean | 251 | |||
| Criteria | UNR Med | 25th | 50th | 75th | ||
| Mean Step 1 Score | 242 | 238 | 244 | 254 | ||
| Year | # Programs | # Positions Offered | # Unfilled Programs | # U.S. Senior Applicants | # Total Applicants | % Filled US Seniors | % Filled Total | |
| PGY-1 |
116 | 475 | 0 | 434 | 625 | 91.00% | 100.00% | |
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