Pediatric Ophthalmology Elective
We offer a 4-week surgical subspecialty elective in pediatric ophthalmology to 4th year medical students.
Objectives
- To witness the spectrum of medical and surgical diseases of the visual system in infants and children
- Facilitate experience in interacting with children and families
- Improve skills in history taking and ophthalmological examinations
Description
- Assessment of outpatients and inpatient consults as part of the work in the vision center and in the hospital setting as part of a student/resident/fellow/attending team
- Exposure and participation in the operating room, gaining experience with surgical approaches to pediatric eye diseases
- Attendance at the following:
- Weekly eye conferences
- Journal club
- Research and presentation of cases you see during your rotation
- Night call/special requirements: Option to assist resident with trauma call
