Osteopathic
Residency Programs
OPHTHALMOLOGY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Sheldon Sirota, D.O. -
Director of Medical Education
Steven Sherman, D.O. - Program Director
Wally Kopelowitz, M.D. - Director of Ophthalmology,
Interfaith Medical Center
3 Years- 6 Positions
The Ophthalmology Residency Program is an AOA accredited
program that began on July 1, 2004. The goal of the program
is to train osteopathic physicians to become proficient
in diagnosing and treating patients with ophthalmic pathology,
both medically and surgically. The osteopathic philosophy
of patient care will be stressed throughout the program.
The residency is 36 months in length and will provide
the resident with the didactic and clinical training
required to become competent and compassionate ophthalmologists.
The program is located at St. John's Episcopal Hospital,
an acute care hospital located in Far Rockaway,
New York, and Interfaith Medical Center, an acute
care hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Residents will spend
time at both facilities and will attend to patients in
the outpatient clinics, operating rooms and emergency
departments at these facilities. The faculty will supervise
the residents at all times. The residents will be expected
to assume increasing responsibilities in ophthalmic care
as they progress through the program.
Training is provided for all fields of ophthalmology
including: Cornea and External Disease; Glaucoma; Retina
and Laser; Pediatric Ophthalmology; Ophthalmic Pathology;
Optics/Refraction; Low Vision and Contact Lenses; Neuro-Opthalmology;
Uveitis; Ophthalmic Surgery; Ocular Trauma; and Oculoplastics.
The residents will be expected to complete the American
Academy of Ophthalmology's Home Study Course in Ophthalmology
as well as taking the OKAP exam in each year of training.
Didactics will be given daily by the faculty and, in
addition, the residents will be required to attend the
weekly Ophthalmology Rounds at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. The residents
will also be required to attend the Greater New York
Ophthalmology Clinical Lecture Series as well as the
OKAP & Board Review Lecture Series, both given in the
evenings in Manhattan. Osteopathic Practice and Principals Symposia are given
at St. John's Episcopal at which resident participation is expected. Residents
are required to participate in independent research projects in order to complete
the program. Finally, residents are encouraged to do intensive journal and textbook
reading.
St. John's Episcopal Hospital and Interfaith Medical Center,
as well as the entire Ophthalmology Faculty, are dedicated
to ensuring that the educational goals of this program
are achieved. Upon successful completion of the Residency
Program, the physician will be qualified to take the Board
Certification Examination given by the American Osteopathic
Board of Ophthalmology.
John’s Episcopal Hospital is an equal opportunity
employer.
Please review this information carefully and mail or fax your application to
us with all supporting documentation. Thank you for your interest in our residency
program.
Opthalmology Residency Application (PDF) |
