MDR 860: ACE Ophthalmology

This Ophthalmology clerkship is a four-week Advanced Clinical Elective in ophthalmology geared toward medical students with a particular interest in obtaining an in depth understanding of fundamental ophthalmology (open to any student regardless of specialty interest, but particularly for students interested in pursuing residency in ophthalmology). Aspects of ophthalmology that are pertinent to the practice of internal medicine, neurology, pediatrics, family practice and other primary care specialties will also be taught. Students will rotate through the emergency room, operating room, and various subspecialty clinics at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute where they will shadow attendings and house staff. A comprehensive didactic course will be conducted concurrently during the first, two-week block which includes a final interactive case-based presentations. A final examination will be administered. Students are also welcome to attend weekly grand rounds and imaging conferences as well as daily resident lectures during the rotation. The second, two-week portion is strictly clinical shadowing.