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What Training does a Ophthamologist
Require?
OpOphthalmologyis
the branch of medicine that
deals with the anatomy, physiology and diseases of the eye. AnOphthalmologistis
a specialist in medical and surgical eye problems. Since
ophthalmologists perform operations on eyes, they are considered
to be both surgical and medical
specialists.
In the United States, four years of residency training after
medical school are required, with the first year being an
internship in surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, or a
general transition year. Optional fellowships in advanced topics
may be pursued for several years after residency. Most currently
practicing ophthalmologists train in medical residency programs
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical
Education(ACGME) and
are board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Some
physicians that train in osteopathic medical schools may hold a
Doctor of Osteopathy("DO")
degree rather than an MD. The same residency and certification
requirements for ophthalmology training must be fulfilled by
osteopathic physicians. Completing the requirements of
continuing medical education is mandatory for continuing
licensure and re-certification. Professional bodies like the AAO
and ASCRS: The American
Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
organize
conferences and help members through continuing medical
education programs to maintain certification, in addition to
political advocacy and peer support. Wikipedia.org
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