Research

All residents must take part in clinical or basic science research during their training. The exceptions are during the Post Graduate Year 1 and 5 when residents are exempted from a formal research project. Post Graduate Year 2 to 4 residents can choose to participate either in a different small project each year, or in a major project which is ongoing. The residents are strongly encouraged to choose projects that incorporate their interests and their previous educational background. Residents present their ongoing or completed research at the annual Ophthalmology Research Day. The department has a Research Coordinator who chairs the Research Committee, made up of faculty members. All projects are carried out in conjunction with faculty supervision and must be approved by the Research Committee. The Research Coordinator acts as a resource for all aspects of research, with the goal of publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at national and international conferences.