Duke Resident Experiences

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.

VA group photo

Residents at Durham VA staffing with Duke Glaucoma fellow (also a former resident), Lucy Hui, MD> 

 

Residents with Dr. Woodward

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. 

Residents at duke chapel

Residents at Duke Chapel

Retina wet lab

Vitrectomy and surgical retina wet lab with Sharon Fekrat, MD, FACS, FASRS

residents with guest lecturer

Residents with guest lecturer (and former trainee) John Berdahl, MD

residents break room

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. 

Alcon cse course

Residents at CSE course at Alcon in Washington, D.C.

Residents at aao

Duke residents at the 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in Chicago, IL!