Ophthalmology Residency

Choosing a BronxCare Ophthalmology Residency means joining a collegial program rooted in diversity and dedication. BronxCare offers a unique training environment. Residents benefit from exposure to a wide range of cultures and languages as patients present from all over the world. Ophthalmology services rely on active resident participation, and graduates achieve among the highest surgical volume numbers on the east coast. Residents graduate with solid hands-on skills and the ability to lead in decision making as compassionate and thorough surgeons. It is noteworthy that BronxCare Ophthalmology residents have matched to excellent fellowship programs in areas of their choosing (see our alumni list).

We seek ophthalmology residents who thrive in a team-oriented environment and are motivated active learners. Successful residents are creators—utilizing opportunities to prepare case reports, write review articles, and develop quality projects. Residents are also encouraged to network with experts throughout New York City. BronxCare’s faculty covers many ophthalmology subspecialities and has experience working in a variety of settings including private practice, academia, and the health care industry.

BronxCare’s Ophthalmology residency offers unparalleled exposure to a wide spectrum of ophthalmic conditions. The Bronx is a community shaped by its immigrant heritage, artistic movements, Fordham University, Lehman College, the Botanical Gardens and Bronx Zoo, Arthur Avenue Italian Restaurant District, and the New York Yankees, among numerous other attractions.