Resident Handbook - UC Davis Health System

OPHTHALMOLOGYA. Service GoalsThe goal of this rotation is to prepare a resident to enter practice with the knowledge,attitudes and skills to effectively perform an ophthalmologic evaluation, initiatemanagement and seek consultation on patients with more complex ophthalmologicconditions. (See also Residency Goals and Competencies)B. Service DescriptionC. DutiesThe ophthalmology rotation is integrated into a four-week block in the third year ofresidency along with Urology, Cardiology, and ENT and is designed to expose residentsto the evaluation and management of common ophthalmologic conditions that present inthe ambulatory setting. The experience is based in an ophthalmologist's office practicewith case based, one on one teaching. Where appropriate to accomplish educationalgoals, residents may accompany ophthalmology preceptors into the hospital setting toconsult on hospitalized patients with ophthalmologic conditions. This rotation representsone component of a resident's training in ophthalmology. Substantial training in theprimary care of patients with ophthalmologic conditions is received in the FamilyPractice Center. Responsibility for the medical management of inpatients withophthalmologic complaints occurs throughout residency training.Attendance at the ophthalmologist’s office is scheduled. During this time you will workone on one with an ophthalmologist. Continuity clinic time is maintained throughout therotation at the minimum of four half-days/week. A syllabus of relevant readings on theprimary and hospital care of common ophthalmologic conditions is provided to eachresident and is considered a required component of the rotation.ORIENTATIONThe goal of orientation is to prepare incoming residents for the administrative and patient carerequirements for being a family resident at Mercy Medical Center. For the academic year 2012-2013, orientation begins on June 18th. The following topics, didactics, and courses are coveredduring orientation.TopicSpeakerPage 63 of 153C:\Documents and Settings\dhutak\Desktop\rshb13.doc