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Hi Everyone,
I have seen some threads in which people provide really specific advice about residency applications, interviews, etc. Since many students applying to the match this year will be starting their away and home program ophthalmology electives soon, I wanted to try to create an updated advice thread for just that. Especially as I will be performing 2 away rotations this Sept/Oct. I have read several times the general advice of being nice/normal, being early & staying late, being "on," working hard, coming prepared, being interested, etc.
What I am really hoping people who have been there before can comment on, is 1) resources to use (books, websites, apps, etc.) 2) specific ways to be helpful in the OR/Clinic (either that you did or have seen done) 3) any other ways to really set yourself apart, and 4) anything you wish you had known or done before, during, or after your elective.
I have read many threads already and consolidated the following info:
-Resources: OphthoBook (a must), EyeRounds, EyeWiki, wills eye manual (just as a reference text)
-Way to shine: Asking good questions; Helping your resident figure out the refraction on a pair of glasses while he/she does the BCVA; Try to find out the faculty that carry the most weight in terms of residency applicant decisions; Read the papers the faculty you work with have published
Anything you can add to build upon this would be great. I think number 2) & 4) above are the ones that would be the most helpful to comment on. But any advice/opinion you can provide is very much appreciated!
I have seen some threads in which people provide really specific advice about residency applications, interviews, etc. Since many students applying to the match this year will be starting their away and home program ophthalmology electives soon, I wanted to try to create an updated advice thread for just that. Especially as I will be performing 2 away rotations this Sept/Oct. I have read several times the general advice of being nice/normal, being early & staying late, being "on," working hard, coming prepared, being interested, etc.
What I am really hoping people who have been there before can comment on, is 1) resources to use (books, websites, apps, etc.) 2) specific ways to be helpful in the OR/Clinic (either that you did or have seen done) 3) any other ways to really set yourself apart, and 4) anything you wish you had known or done before, during, or after your elective.
I have read many threads already and consolidated the following info:
-Resources: OphthoBook (a must), EyeRounds, EyeWiki, wills eye manual (just as a reference text)
-Way to shine: Asking good questions; Helping your resident figure out the refraction on a pair of glasses while he/she does the BCVA; Try to find out the faculty that carry the most weight in terms of residency applicant decisions; Read the papers the faculty you work with have published
Anything you can add to build upon this would be great. I think number 2) & 4) above are the ones that would be the most helpful to comment on. But any advice/opinion you can provide is very much appreciated!