Ophthalmology Advanced Clinical Rotation (ACR)

4 units

On the Ophthalmology Advanced Clinical Rotation, medical students will rotate on the ophthalmology adult consult service, the University Eye Service clinic, and the subspecialty clinics of the full time faculty of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics, neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology). Students will care for patients of all ages and backgrounds, and ophthalmic diseases seen will range from common eye conditions to complex diseases requiring subspecialty care. In clinic and on consults, students will perform the ophthalmic history and physical examination and also develop their ability to diagnose, manage, and treat common ophthalmic conditions. In the operating room, students will participate in all phases of perioperative patient care and learn basic ophthalmic surgical principles and techniques. Academic curriculum for the rotation will include weekly case presentations with ophthalmology faculty, resident lectures and conferences, and weekly departmental grand rounds. Each student will also present a case at grand rounds during the final week of the rotation with the assistance of a resident mentor. Students will participate in ophthalmology call approximately one evening per week. During that time, the medical student is expected to be present to work with the primary call ophthalmology resident.