Message from ophthalmology residency program director

Welcome to the website of the Ophthalmology Residency Program of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Our residency program exists to produce superb ophthalmologists who are capable of either immediately practicing comprehensive ophthalmology or pursuing subspecialty training. Over the past 10 years, about half of our graduates have completed fellowships in a variety of subspecialties including pediatric ophthalmology, refractive surgery, retina-vitreous, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. Our other graduates have gone directly into productive comprehensive ophthalmology practices.

Our comprehensive curriculum is made possible by our outstanding, dedicated faculty. All subspecialties within ophthalmology are represented by at least one faculty member. More importantly, the resident learns directly from the attending, usually by "one-on-one" interaction. Equally important is the love for teaching demonstrated by the faculty, many of whom volunteer to teach subspecialty courses to other ophthalmologists at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting each year.

We are looking for intelligent, motivated and enthusiastic individuals who wish to make ophthalmology their passion and life's work. If you are an individual of this type, we invite you to submit your application for one of our residency positions.

Karl C. Golnik, M.D.
Director of Resident Education
Department of Ophthalmology