The Duke Ophthalmology residency program is one of the most highly regarded ophthalmology programs in the nation, training highly competent and ethical physicians who can contribute to their field either as comprehensive ophthalmologists or as subspecialists. During their time here at Duke, residents enjoy a supportive environment in which to develop their knowledge and skills at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, one of the country’s most livable cities. Here you will find some of their great adventures!
During their downtime, residents spend time hiking in the beautiful North Carolina mountains!
Residents participate in training session on rheology, anatomy, patient assessment, and technique with a variety of filler and toxin technologies with Oculofacial and Orbital Surgery Division Chief, Julie Woodward, MD.
Yuxi Zheng, MD practicing cataract surgery on the Eyesi surgical simulator at the Durham VA
Residents visiting our neighbors at UNC for a joint wet lab session - practicing strabismus surgery, corneal transplants, and trabeculectomies on pig eyes under the guidance of enthusiastic attending
All African American rockstar team (Glaucoma Chief Leon Herndon, MD, fellow, resident, and 2 med students) in the OR!
On the PGY3 Glaucoma rotation, the resident spends three days in the operating room and two days in high-volume surgical glaucoma clinics. They also participate in weekly Socratic Rounds with our program director, Dr. Challa, and review and discuss videos of surgical glaucoma cases with Dr. Herndon.
Our PGY3s at the VA help take care of veterans for a variety of eye needs, including cataract evaluations. The PGY3s also act as clinic chiefs, which means they help examine the patients and provide recommendations to the PGY1s and PGY2s. Priya Gupta, MD's favorite thing about the VA? "The veterans! They are some of the kindest people around and often share very interesting life stories."
Throwback to 2019, when the members of the Class of 2022 (posing with the 7th member of their class, the consult bag) were still PGY2 first year ophtho residents and taking primary call.
The Duke ophtho residents take primary call their first year in ophthalmology (PGY2). The second year residents (PGY3s) take back up call, and during the last year of residency, the PGY4s don't take call.
Duke residents spend time with faculty at the 2023 Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium! They gave fantastic poster presentations.
Duke residents at the 2022 American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in Chicago, IL!
Duke residents and cornea fellows attend the 2022 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Meeting in Washington D.C.
