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About the Program
The Ophthalmology Residency Program in the Cullen Eye Institute at Baylor College of Medicine provides outstanding clinical and surgical training with extensive exposure to every ophthalmic subspecialty. Our nationally renowned and fully ACGME-accredited program offers a wide array of training opportunities in one of the most advanced medical centers in the world.
Program Details
- The program admits six trainees per year for a total of 24 ophthalmology residents (postgraduate years 1-4).
- The program includes an integrated internship program that provides incoming residents with a broad PGY1 experience, including 4 months of dedicated ophthalmic education.
- Residents work in multiple and varied clinical settings, including Baylor's Alkek Eye Center, Ben Taub General Hospital, the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Texas Children's Hospital, St. Luke's Medical Center, and Houston Methodist Hospital.
Mission
The mission of the program is to provide residents with superb education in all aspects of ophthalmology, empowering them to pursue the career of their choice - comprehensive or subspecialty ophthalmology in an academic or private practice setting.
Program Curriculum
The curriculum offers depth of clinical and surgical training, and exposure to a diverse patient population, including:
- Didactics
- Surgical training
- Call schedule
- Research
- Mentorship and evaluations
Training Sites
The program has affiliations with leading research and healthcare institutions in and around the Texas Medical Center, providing access to an exceptionally diverse array of people and resources.
Resident Wellness
Resident wellness is an important aspect of the program, including safety precautions related to COVID-19. The program provides information about wellness programs and benefits.
Life in Houston
Houston, the nation's fourth-largest and most diverse city, offers all the benefits of a big city at a significantly lower cost of living than other major cities.