Department of Ophthalmology
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Where do they go?
Upon completion of their residency training at NYMC the
ophthalmologists are highly qualified to perform all aspects of surgical,
medical and general ophthalmology.
Approximately half of our graduating residents enter prestigious general ophthalmologic practices; the other half pursues further training in competitive fellowships. Listed below are a few of the fellowships accepted by recent graduates.
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Location |
Specialty |
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University of Pittsburgh |
Cornea |
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Manhattan Eye & Ear |
Strabismus |
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Wills Eye Hospital |
Neuro-ophthalmology |
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SUNY Downstate |
Glaucoma |
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University of Pennsylvania |
Retina |
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Tufts |
Glaucoma |
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Johns Hopkins |
Pathology |
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Albany Medical Center |
Cornea |
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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):
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Retina Laser |
80 |
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Ant. Segment Lasers |
40 |
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Trauma |
30 |
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Cataract |
100 |
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Oculoplastics |
25 |
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Glaucoma (Trabeculectomies) |
15 |
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Strabismus |
15 |
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Pterygia & Chalazia |
25 |