Acing the Ophthalmology Oral Boards: OphthoGenie’s Testing and Study Bank Features Explained

Now that you’ve found OphthoGenie, I’m sure you’re wondering what’s the best way to use this great tool! We’ve broken it down for you by feature. We know you’re going to find the 200+ cases and realistic format invaluable during…

Eight Things to Consider to Land Your First Job

Landing Your First Job So, you’ve finally finished your training and are looking for your first job – this should be the easy part, right? Unfortunately, many trainees feel inadequately prepared to handle their first job search. Keep reading for…

How to Build a Study Schedule for the Ophthalmology Oral Boards

The Oral Boards have a reputation for catching residents off guard. Not because the material is unfamiliar, but because the format is unlike anything else in your training. Working through 42 clinical cases out loud, under time pressure, in front…

What They Don’t Teach You About Refractive Surgery During Training

Refractive Training in the US If you’ve had the average ophthalmology training in the US, you’ve probably had about the same exposure to refractive surgery as you had to contact lens fitting (read: not much). Minimal attention is paid to…

What to Expect on Exam Day

The Basics The American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) requires successful completion of written and oral board certification requirements within seven years of graduating residency.  The Written Qualifying Exam is offered annually in the fall. You will be eligible to take…