Ophthalmology Education
Our department offers competitive Residency and Fellowship programs, as well as training for medical students. In addition, we also provide continuing education opportunities through conferences, events, grand rounds, and an annual symposium.
The Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center offers opportunities for medical students, including ophthalmology electives, research opportunities, and visiting rotations.
Student Rotations
CU Medical Students
Medical students currently enrolled at the University of Colorado School of Medicine may sign up for an elective Ophthalmology rotation by registering for OPHT 8000 Ophthalmology. Electives are also available for OPHT 8002 Pediatric Ophthalmology and OPHT 8003 Neuro-ophthalmology.
Visiting Medical Students
The visiting medical student program offers cohorts of students the opportunity to complete a one-month ophthalmology away rotation through the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Each year, the department welcomes about a dozen medical students to experience what it might be like to be a Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center resident. During the rotation, students spend two weeks at UCHealth, one week at Children's Hospital Colorado, and one week at Denver Health working alongside faculty and residents to develop a foundation of fundamentals that will help them transition into a residency program. Over the course of the four weeks, medical students are introduced to various ophthalmology subspecialties with the goal of deepening their interests and opening their eyes to future possibilities in the field.
Medical students at accredited U.S. medical schools interested in an Ophthalmology elective in our department should become familiar with the requirements set forth by Student Affairs and apply through VSLO. Rotation availability is limited.
Medical students share their first-hand experiences working at the Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center.
Courses
CU Medical Student Electives
Ophthalmology 8000 is offered as an introductory elective for University of Colorado School of Medicine students interested in pursuing ophthalmology as a career. 8000, 8002, and 8003 are also available to students who will not be pursuing ophthalmology as a career but want to learn more about the eye.
OPHT-8000 - Ophthalmology
OPHT-8002 - Pediatric Ophthalmology
OPHT-8003 - Neuro-ophthalmology
OPHT-8004 - Ophthalmology - Glaucoma
OPHT 8100 - OPHT Elective Away
OPHT-8600 - Research Ophthalmology
OPHT 8630 - OPHT Research Away
More course information is available on the Ophthalmology page on the CU Anschutz Academic Catalog.
Undergraduates
Undergraduate students living in Colorado who are interested in healthcare professions can find more information about opportunities at the CU Undergraduate Pre-Health Program.
Resources
Director of Medical School Education
Daniel J. Ozzello, MD
Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology
Education Coordinator
