Guide to Ophthalmology Education and Training

There's more than meets the eye in ophthalmology education and training

By Nikki Davis

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Pursuing ophthalmology education and training can be a costly endeavor in terms of monetary amount and time necessary to commit to the field. As a profession, that education investment should pay out in the end for those who can not only practice the ophthalmology trade but can act as a businessperson as well.

You might ask what else you would need to know besides eyes when it comes to ophthalmology education. The answer is that if you plan to open your own practice you need to know or have a support system that can help you with securing a location, running a business, files management, privacy matters, billing, paying of staff, human resource capabilities, providing insurance to your works, paying the rent... the list goes on and on.

To find the right ophthalmology education for you:

1. Ask yourself if the name of the institution is what is important to you or the affordability of the ophthalmic schools.

2. Factor distance from home into your decision of schools of ophthalmology.

3. Assess the time availability you can commit to your training in ophthalmology. This will be a long term endeavor to prepare yourself for.

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Be informed about the industry before pursuing ophthalmic training

Before you jump in to investing in ophthalmic training, look at background information on the industry to make sure that it is the right decision for you.

I recommend: Since ophthalmology involves surgery of the eye, check out the Physicians and Surgeons section of the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics website. Look at the "Practical Guide to Ophthalmology as a Career Choice" from the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Find out what the Association of American Medical Colleges has to say about the career choice.

Find ophthalmology schools in your area

You can find a number of ophthalmology schools in each region of the country. Ophthalmic education is a long term commitment that should not be taken lightly, and finding the right school will be imperative to your success at the institution.

I recommend: Check out the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University. Find out about the Ophthalmology program from the School of Medicine at Tufts University. Look at the ophthalmology training program at the Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. You can find even more information on ophthalmology education from the Ophthalmology Department at Mt. Sinai.

Find a variety of ophthalmology courses through a multitude of institutions

Graduate studies in ophthalmology education are available through a multitude of learning institutions.

I recommend: Find out more about the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science - Yale School of Medicine. Another choice is the Indiana University School of Medicine: Department of Ophthalmology. You can also look to the University of Texas Medical School at Houston Ophthalmology and Visual Science Department, or the Mayo Clinic's graduate program in ophthalmology.

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Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

Keep in mind that in state tuition is going to cost you less than out-of-state or private school tuition. Factor accordingly when working on your ophthalmology education budget.
Make sure that your ophthalmology courses also include those of business development as well.

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