| Code : | 022 |
| Title : | OPHTHALMOLOGY |
| Sponsor : | JULIE K. BELKIN, M.D. |
| Department : | DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY |
| Address : | Unversity Hospital |
| 433 ROBB | |
| Phone : | 844-5526 |
| ADVISORS : Julie K. Belkin, M.D. Edward N. Burney, M.D. Suber Huang, M.D. Jonathan H. Lass, M.D. Department of Ophthalmology Room 4126 Lakeside University Hospitals (216)844-8577 Michael J. Prokopius, M.D. Department of Ophthalmology MetroHealth Medical Center 2500 MetroHealth Drive Cleveland, OH 44109-1998 |
| DESCRIPTION : This Area of Concentration is intended to permit students to gain a thorough knowledge in the basic science and clinical aspects of ophthalmology. In the first two years a basic understanding of ocular anatomy and physiology will be provided. Opportunities will be available for students to gain a more in depth experience in basic and clinical research in corneal, glaucoma, and retinal diseases. During the last two years the student will develop more advanced clinical skills in ophthalmology including the use of the slit lamp, gonioscope, and indirect ophthalmoscope. The major ocular diseases will be presented by group seminar and patient examinations. The required units in the first two years will take place in a lecture format at University Hospitals. Opportunities in basic and clinical research in cornea, glaucoma, and retinal disease will be available in a number of laboratories on campus, as well as in private physician offices. Early clinical exposure to ophthalmology in physician offices can be chosen at various locations throughout the Cleveland area. In the last two years one month clerkships will be available at a number of hospitals. Research electives will continue to be offered. Enrollment in this Area of Concentration will be limited to l0 students each year. Courses are structured for all students and are not necessarily concentrated in Ophthalmology. |
| REQUIREMENTS : |
| TYPE A ELECTIVES |
| Minimum of 4 required, including Seminar on Ocular Disease (OPTH 5001). |
| Required |
| Other |
| TYPE B ELECTIVES |
| Minimum of 2 required, including Clinical Ophthalmology (OPTH 0101). |
| Category 1 |
| Other |
| OTHER REQUIREMENTS : Research Corneal Research Clinical Research in Retinal Vascular Diseases Glaucoma Research Ocular Pathology Research Retinal Research |