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Graduate Med. Education

The three rotations for the third year residents (PGY-4) included a combined cornea/retina rotation, combined glaucoma/general rotation, and another dedicated 4 month block at the VAMC where the resident will be responsible for the more advanced surgical cases as well as a broad spectrum of clinics. During this year, residents fine tune both clinical and surgical skills. With the structure mentioned here there are opportunities to perform cataract surgery on all rotations so that skills continue to develop throughout the year. By the end of these rotations most residents are routinely performing clear cornea surgery with topical anesthesia.   It is preferred for a single senior resident to serve as the chief resident, though as the situation merits it may be divided among two or even all three senior residents.

While refractive surgery is generally performed by Drs. Bogorad and Ambati there can be opportunity for resident performed surgery depending upon how these patients are identified and patient consent. Additionally, the senior residents are typically primary surgeons on trauma surgery.

Each resident must engage in research throughout their tenure here. This research can be focused in the clinical or basic science arena, and the results are presented at the annual Resident-Alumni Meeting. In December of each year the residents will present in an update of their projects during the regular grand rounds time.  It is generally expected that the resident begin a single project during their first year and carry it through to completion during their 3 years. At the Resident-Alumni banquet awards are distributed by the president of the alumni association for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place research presentations.

Each resident position includes a competitive salary and health insurance benefits. Housing and living expenses in Augusta rank among the best in the nation. There are 3 weeks of vacation with 7 scheduled holidays (9 days) per year. For more specifics please visit our graduate medical education weblink. Typically, each incoming resident has been provided with the Academy of Ophthalmology Review series of texts. Second year residents are sent to a week-long review course. Third year residents are sent to an ophthalmic meeting of their choice (subject to certain qualifications). Additionally, if during their 3 year tenure with our department a resident is presenting at a meeting they are granted time and if available necessary travel and accommodation funding for this trip. 

All residents are accepted through the standard procedures of the Ophthalmology Residency Matching Program. Admission is contingent upon the successful completion of an Association of American Medical College (AAMC) accredited or Canadian approved internship. Regarding the content of the PGY-1 post-graduate year we follow the guidelines of the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).  A House Officer's contract is contingent upon consenting to a criminal background check through MCG Division of Public Safety, and upon MCG's approval of the results of that background check.

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June 13, 2006