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Where do they go?

Upon completion of their residency training at New York Medical College the ophthalmologists are highly qualified to perform all aspects of surgical, medical and general ophthalmology.

Approximately half of our graduating residents enter general ophthalmologic practices; the other half pursues further training in competitive fellowships. Listed below are a few of the fellowships accepted by recent graduates.

Location

Specialty

University of Pittsburgh

Cornea

Manhattan Eye & Ear

Strabismus

Wills Eye Hospital

Neuro-ophthalmology

SUNY Downstate

Glaucoma

University of Pennsylvania

Retina

Tufts

Glaucoma

Johns Hopkins

Pathology

Albany Medical Center

Cornea

University of Michigan

Glaucoma

Listed Below is a list of the typical number of cases that the residents perform as primary surgeon (does not include cases in which they assist):

Retina Laser

80

Ant. Segment Lasers

40

Trauma

30

Cataract

100

Oculoplastics

25

Glaucoma (Trabeculectomies)

15

Strabismus

15

Pterygia & Chalazia

25

 

 


 


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