How has COVID-19 changed your program? (Ex. Zoom grand rounds)

COVID-19 has changed several aspects of the program, with the largest impact being the transition to more virtual education. Our grand rounds and the majority of the teaching sessions have been occurring over the Zoom platform. In order to best prepare our residents for the virtual Royal College Exam, our mock department exams will also be following a virtual format this year.

What is the call system like at Dalhousie? (Ex. senior buddy? Less call in PGY5?) (commonly asked)

The call system is a buddy system with a junior resident (PGY2 and 3) paired with a senior resident (PGY4 and 5). There is always a surgical retina staff and a general ophthalmology staff available as well. The Chief resident in conjunction with the program director and education coordinator manage the call schedule to ensure that it is fair and within the guidelines.

Where do your residents end up after they graduate? (Ex. fellowship programs, academic vs community jobs)

Our residents end up in a variety of different positions after they graduate. Some elect to pursue fellowships prior to starting practice and others enter practice right away. Our former residents are represented across the country in various academic programs and communities.

Are there global opportunities available throughout the program?

There are elective blocks available in the PGY4 and 5 years which may be used to pursue an international elective.

Do you have a mentorship program between staff and residents?

There is no mandatory mentorship program between staff and residents. However, some residents will for various reasons request or be assigned a mentor. The program will help match the resident with an appropriate mentor. In addition, numerous informal mentorships exist given the close-knit nature of the department and residency program.

Dalhousie University - Ophthalmology - Halifax

Q: Why your program?/How is it different than other ophthalmology programs?

Dalhousie ophthalmology residency program is uniquely positioned as it is based out of the tertiary eye care center for the Martime provinces. With a large catchment area, our residents are exposed to a wide range of interesting and varied pathology. All ophthalmic sub-specialties are represented at Dalhousie. The relatively small program size enables a high resident-to-faculty ratio, collegial atmosphere, generous operating room availability, and the ability to have a personalized experience through the training program. Unlike many other academic departments, there are only two clinical fellowships at Dalhousie, which enables residents to be heavily involved in sub-speciality ORs and clinics. Dalhousie also prides itself on a strong research mandate and residents get a dedicated half day of research per week throughout their four ophthalmology years.

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Dalhousie University – Ophthalmology – Halifax

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