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University of Minnesota Medical School Specialty Series
Elena Bitrian, MD
Resident Representative, PGY-3
February 18, 2014
OphthalmologyOphthalmology
How many years of training are required?
– Transitional / Prelim Year– Residency – 3 years– Fellowships
• Glaucoma (1 year)• Pediatrics (1 year)• Neuro-ophthalmology (1 year)• Cornea / Anterior Segment (1 year)• Oculoplastics and Reconstructive Surgery (2 years)• Retina (1 or 2 years)• Other – Pathology, Oncology, Uveitis
A day in the life of:
– Residency…• Hours – 7:30am - 5pm, Mon-Fri• Call – HOME CALL, Frequency?• Rotate through general clinic and all subspecialties• Gradually build up surgical experience
– In the real world…• Mostly outpatient clinic and surgery, in office-procedures• Academic vs Private practice?• How much surgery vs clinic?
What criteria are used to select residents or what makes a competitive applicant?
– Step 1 score?• Avg that matched: 242• Avg that failed to match: 226
– Medical school performance– Letters of recommendation– Research experience– Awards, Philanthropy, Leadership, etc
– Personality and Character!
To be a more competitive applicant?
– Research– Away Rotations
Statistics January 2014# Positions Offered 461
# Positions Unfilled by Match 1
# Participants 700
# Rank Lists Submitted 611
# Applicants Ranked 597
Total Matched Applicants 460 (75%)
US Seniors that Matched 419 (91%)
Avg # applications 60
Avg interviews offered per applicant 4.3
To find out more about specialty
– Residency Director• Dr. Martha Wright – [email protected]
– Clerkship Director• Dr. Sandra Montezuma – [email protected]
– Ophthalmology Student Interest Group– San Francisco Match
• www.sfmatch.org
– American Academy of Ophthalmology• www.aao.org
– Community ophthalmologists
