Rush University Medical Center Ophthalmology Residency

Program #:
2401611050

Sponson:
Rush University Medical Center

1725 W. Harrison, Suite 906
Chicago, IL 60612

Residency Coordinator/Contact:
Judith L. Linquist - Judith_I_Linquist@rush.edu
Phone: 312-942-4734
Fax: 312-942-3969

Residency Director:
Jack A. Cohen, MD Jack A. Cohen, MD - Phone:
Fax: 312-942-2140

Key Residency Information:

Residency Description:

Residency training in ophthalmology at Rush University Medical Center is a three-year program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Each year, two residents are appointed to begin their ophthalmology training following a pre-ophthalmology transitional year.

The Rush Ophthalmology residency program is small, with only two residents training each year, but therein lies its strongest advantage: Rush residents become true comprehensive ophthalmologists on July 1st of their first year, with the ability to follow their own patients throughout the entire residency. Few academic programs offer this continuity-of-care. The small size also allows a very large surgical volume, with residents averaging 125 to 150 cataract procedures, one of the highest volumes in the Midwest. Finally, a true family atmosphere between the residents and dedicated faculty exists, creating an unparalleled training experience. The department seeks applicants who are equally dedicated to the learning challenges, and who have strong personal and ethical principles.

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