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Indiana University School of Medicine
Indiana University School of Medicine
Ophthalmology

Residency Training

The Ophthalmology Residency program at IU School of Medicine was founded in 1908 and is a three-year ACGME-accredited program that provides excellent educational experience across clinical and surgical subspecialties of ophthalmology. Residents enjoy increasing levels of responsibility within the field as they progress through the program. The fully integrated ophthalmology residency program offers six positions annually and supports residents through all four years of training.

Ophthalmology residents are responsible for the examination and evaluation of clinic patients in a diverse range of settings, as well as the pre- and post-operative management of surgical patients. They also assist with procedures, studies and interpretations, including computerized visual fields, diagnostic ultrasonography, fluorescein angiography, fundus and slit-lamp photography, and tonography. All residents become well-trained in all aspects of ophthalmic surgeries, including laser surgery.

Residency at Indiana University

Find more information about IU School of Medicine’s Graduate Medical Education program, including details on stipends, benefits, policies and more.

Pathway to Indiana Visiting Elective Program

The Pathway to Indiana Visiting Elective program supports fourth year or qualified third year medical students whose backgrounds, experiences or perspectives promote improved health for all Hoosiers including those from medically underserved communities.

Program Highlights

  • IU School of Medicine has the only ophthalmology residency program in the state of Indiana.

  • Approximately 40% of IU School of Medicine trainees stay in Indiana to practice.

  • More than 50% of department trainees go on to do a fellowship.

  • We have trained more than 500 residents and fellows.

  • Residents receive training in a variety of settings, including the VA, a university hospital, a county hospital, a children’s hospital and in private practice.

  • Glick Eye Institute houses the Eyesi Surgical Simulator and HelpMeSee

  • Indianapolis is home to 11 professional sports teams, including the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Fever and Indiana Pacers, and hosts the Indianapolis 500 each May, which is the largest single-day sporting event in the world.

  • The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is the world’s largest children’s museum.

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Admission Requirements

Current medical students and/or medical school graduates interested in applying to the Department of Ophthalmology Residency Program must do so through the SF Match website. A completed application and all required supporting documentation must be submitted in order to be considered for an interview. 

In addition, non-U.S. medical graduates must provide an ECFMG certificate, proof of U.S. clinical experience within the last three years and three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a preceptor during their U.S. training.

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Ophthalmology Resident Resources

Explore resources and links for new ophthalmology residents at IU School of Medicine.