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The third year resident should continue to develop the clinical and surgical
skills appropriate to the rotations encountered. By the end of the third
year, the resident should have learned enough to be a confident and caring
physician and surgeon who can offer excellent care to his patients under
all circumstances. The resident should understand thoroughly the
conventional approach to clinical problems and also be familiar with
recent innovations and the research which has led to their development.
He/She should be familiar with the ophthalmic literature. The third year
resident should have the ability to teach and supervise the junior residents
along with the attendings.
E. Board Certification
Each resident is responsible for arranging timely application to take the
American Board of Ophthalmology qualifying examination. Part I, the
written qualifying examination is, usually held in April of the year
following completion of residency training. Therefore, the graduating
resident is responsible for submitting the necessary application in August,
immediately following completion of residency training, whether or not
fellowship training is sought. Please note that the recommendation of the
department chairman is required. Applications forms are available from
the American Board of Ophthalmology, 111 Presidential Blvd., Suite 241,
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.
III.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Values and standards are difficult to evaluate, but common sense dictates
certain behavioral expectations for any serious student and physician. Residents
are required to be on time and appropriately prepared for all scheduled
educational sessions, and complete assigned tasks in all areas of training in an
appropriate and timely manner. Residents must always behave courteously,
tactfully and empathetically towards patients and their families. Similarly, they
should be cooperative and supportive to staff, fellow residents, paramedical staff,
patients and others. Proper dress, grooming and deportment are expected when in
patient care areas. Residents are expected to provide appropriate medical and
surgical care, according to the level of skills, and to communicate with the staff
about patient care so that appropriate and necessary supervision and guidance
may be provided. Continuity of care must be ensured with both staff and fellow
residents for any patient for which the resident is responsible. Accurate written
patient records must be maintained. Each encounter with a patient must be
documented in the patient record. Residents are expected to adhere to the
published rules and regulations of the Academy of Ophthalmology and
familiarize themselves with the AAO Code of Ethics (copy provided in manual).
Finally, residents are expected to communicate in an honest and candid manner
with the staff. This is fundamental to the kind of relationship which is necessary
to both education and patient care in our Department.
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