The Duke University Residency Training Program in Ophthalmology is one of the most highly regarded ophthalmology programs in the nation.  Its longstanding reputation comes from its association with an internationally renowned eye center, state-of-the-art facilities, a full range of clinical and surgical experiences and, most importantly, the sincere commitment of the faculty to resident education.  The Duke program’s goal is to train highly competent and ethical physicians who can contribute to their field either as comprehensive ophthalmologists or as subspecialists.

 

Duke has been training excellent professionals in eye care since the 1940s and has graduated more than 400 ophthalmologists, with many entering into academic positions.  The three-year residency program at Duke includes clinical and surgical training in each of the subspecialty areas as well as in comprehensive ophthalmology.  Residents also rotate through local Veterans Administration Hospitals.  A broad spectrum of intradepartmental and university-wide research opportunities exists for interested residents.