| | Ophthalmology (Residency Program) | | |
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| School | Western University - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry | | |
| Location | London, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | Medical School | | |
| School Size | Full-time Graduate: 96 | | |
| Degree | Not Applicable | | |
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| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 5 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | Residents must have an acceptable academic record which demonstrates proficiency in those subjects related to ophthalmology and a potential for the high academic achievement expected by the department standards, as well as proven interest in ophthalmology, as demonstrated by electives in the specialty or in related fields, research endeavor or other related activity. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required for this small residency training program in which there is close personal interchange with colleagues in the program and with supervisors. Compassion, empathy, courtesy and sensitivity is expected of all residents in the program. Serious candidates are urged to arrange for an elective rotation in the department, as an undergraduate medical student. Strong work ethic and ability to work in a collaborative team effort is required.
Relevant degree or equivalent. | | |
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| Description | In the five year duration of training, residents are provided up to six months of electives. These are usually taken in the form of community electives, subspecialty exposure or research electives. The ophthalmology program sees approximately 50,000 patients per year, 40,000 of whom are seen "in house". We perform approximately 6,500 surgical procedures in operating rooms and approximately 2,200 surgical procedures in procedure rooms within the clinical facilities. Approximately 3,300 laser surgeries are performed clinically in the management of retinal disease and glaucoma. Our diagnostic and orthoptic facilities, which are unique in the region, see approximately 14,000 patients per year and provide testing reports to referring physicians throughout the region. | | |
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