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 Ophthalmology (Residency Program)
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SchoolWestern University - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
LocationLondon, ON, Canada
School TypeMedical School
School SizeFull-time Graduate: 2,683
DegreePost-diploma
Honours
Co-op
Length5 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*
Prerequisites
Prerequisites NotesAll graduates of Canadian and US accredited medical schools who have not had any previous postgraduate medical education should apply for first year (PGY1) positions through the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS). For detailed information on the application process, please access the CaRMS website. Relevant degree or equivalent.
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DescriptionIn 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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