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…

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…