Volume 1 Issue 1

ARTICLES

Welcome to Pearls in Ophthalmology by Andrew Doan, MD, PhD

Medical School and Internship

How to Survive your General Internal Medicine Ward Months by By Ruben N. Sanchez, MD
Read about tips that will help you survive and excel during your internship.

Residency

Free Online Educational Resources for Eye Care Providers by Andrew Doan, MD, PhD
The internet offers numerous educational resources in ophthalmology. This article lists excellent educational resources for students, residents, and ophthalmologists.

What books do I need for residency? by Andrew Lam, MD
Dr. Lam is the Chief Resident at the Wills Eye Hospital, and he provides book recommendations for residency and board review.

Digital Photography For Residents - For the Slit Lamp and On Call by Andrew Doan, MD, PhD, Michael Boland, MD, PhD, and Thomas Oetting, MD
Armed with a compact digital camera, residents provide better documentation of cases and deliver outstanding presentations for morning rounds. Learn how to use a digital camera to capture slit lamp and clinical photos.

Katrina brings Farzad Jake Khoubian, M.D. to Southern California
Read an interview about a resident who became displaced by Katrina which then led him to the Jules Stein Eye Institute.

Fellowship

Fellowship E&M (Evaluation and Management) for Aspiring Retina Fellows by James G. Howard, MD
Dr. Howard is a retina fellow at the University of Iowa. This article provides insight into retina fellowship for those of you who are aspiring retinal specialists.

Eye Care in India by Sudeep Pramanik, MD, MBA
Dr. Pramanik is finishing his cornea fellowship at the Univeristy of Iowa, and he discusses opportunities in international ophthalmology.

Practicing Ophthalmologists

Oral Board Examination Pearls by Lisa Reaves, MD
Dr. Reaves provides tips and pearls on how to survive and pass the oral boards. If you are taking the oral boards this fall or in the future, then you should bookmark this page.

Finding a job in academic ophthalmology by Michael Boland, MD, PhD
Are you considering a career in academic ophthalmology? Dr. Boland, an assistant professor at the Wilmer Eye Institute, writes about his experiences with searching for an academic position. This article contains pearls helpful in planning your academic career search.

Building your Practice and Reputation by Rob Melendez, MD
This article provides guidelines for young physicians interested in developing a robust practice and solid reputation. Incorporate Dr. Melendez's suggestions, and you will be a better physician for your patients, staff, and colleagues.

What's the diagnosis?

3 year old female referred for evaluation of increased eye size, OS.

The Diagnosis

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