Application Process - Ophthalmology Residency Program
Satisfactory completion of both a standard medical school curriculum and an approved twelve-month internship is required prior to the beginning of residency. The internship must be a strong clinical one (e.g., medicine, pediatrics, surgery, or transitional). United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) certificates are required for graduates of foreign medical schools.
The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary participates in the Ophthalmology Matching Program (OMP) and its Central Application Service (CAS). The CAS application should be received by us by October 15. Interviews are offered to approximately 60 applicants and are conducted in the late fall. There are 8 first-year clinical positions available each year.
Interview Dates for 2010 - to be determined.
Contact Information
For more information on the Ophthalmology Matching Program:
Ophthalmic Education Office
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
Telephone: (617) 573-3529
Email: eyeresidency@meei.harvard.edu
To register with the OMP and receive the CAS application:
Ophthalmology Matching Program
P.O. Box 7584
San Francisco, CA 94120
Telephone: (415)447-0350 Fax: (415) 561-8535
Page updated March 26, 2010
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