Ophthalmology
Total length of training for board eligibility:
4 years
Preliminary years required?
Yes, any that involve direct patient care
Major Sub-Specialties and length of Fellowship Training:
| Cornea/ant Segment Pediatric Ophthalmology Glaucoma Ocular Pathology Retina Oculoplastics Neuro Ophthalmology |
1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 years 2 years 1 year |
A reasonably competitive candidate should have the following:
Basic Science Honors: should have
USMLE Step 1 Boards: score > 200
For selection, the Step 1 score is: very important
USMLE Step 2 Boards:
For selection, an appropriate Step 2 score is: less important
Research experience: optional
For selection, medical school research experience is: preferred
Research should be in the specialty area: yes
Honors in specialty rotation: should have
For selection, Honors in the specialty rotation is: very important
Honors in core clerkships: should have
For selection, Honors in core clerkships is: very important
Election to AOA: should have
For selection, membership in AOA is: very important
Other Selection Factors:
Letters of recommendation, grades, MSPE, personal interview.
Specialty Societies:
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Major Journals:
Ophthalmology
Archives of Ophthalmology
Survey of Ophthalmology
American Journal Of Ophthalmology
Be aware of the following:
This is a very competitive specialty. You need to have stereo vision to be an Ophthalmologist.
For further information contact:
Any department faculty member - Ophthalmology
(612) 625-4400
The content editor for this page is Katrina McGill, kdmcgill@umn.edu, (612) 626-0163
