Courses and Rotations

Overview

The goal of the senior selective experience is to equip the student with skills necessary to master obtaining an appropriate ocular history and demonstrating the clinical skills required for a complete eye evaluation. From the history and clinical findings, the reader should be able to diagnose and manage or refer common ocular disorders. There will be an opportunity to observe ophthalmology faculty and residents performing examinations, consultations, minor procedures, laser procedures, and major operative surgeries in several subspecialties of ophthalmology.

The student will participate in all education activities as delineated on the program monthly calendar including conferences, Grand Rounds, and workshops.

Attire

Unless otherwise stated, scrubs should be worn in an operating room environment or during call hours. Under no circumstances may scrubs be worn during clinics or for any academic-related activities. Exceptions may be made, but as a general rule, the student should always ask their faculty advisor before wearing any non-professional attire.

Call

While this is not required, taking first ophthalmology call is highly encouraged as it is an excellent example of ophthalmology resident duties. We encourage all medical students to discuss this with their faculty mentor and a first- or second-year resident.

Course Information

Location: UT Health San Antonio
Length of Rotation: 4 or 8 Weeks
Period(s) offered: All
Max Students Per Rotation: 1 per faculty member
Instructors: K. L. Anderson, MD, PhD; C. L. Fry, MD; D. A. Johnson, MD; M. P. Schatz, MD; F. Scribbick, MD

Faculty Director

Lilian Nguyen, M.D.
Assistant Professor/Clinical
Assistant Program Director