Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Location:	QE II Health Sciences Centre 1276 South Park Street Room 2035, 2 West Victoria Building Halifax, NS B3H 2Y9
Telephone:	(902) 473-4343
Fax:	(902) 473-2839
Website:	ophthalmology.medicine.dal.ca/
Email:	ophthed@dal.ca

Undergraduate Medical Training

Med 1 

• Electives may be available.  Please contact ophthed@dal.ca
• Research opportunities available within RIM Program (3 research awards available in RIM Program)

Med 2

• Electives may be available.  Please contact ophthed@dal.ca
• Ophthalmology represented in the neuroscience curriculum - lecture
• Ocular Anatomy, Approach to Visual System
• Med 2 Night in Ophthalmology
• Centre for Collaborative Clinical Learning and Research - Clinical Skills Workshop
• Research opportunities available within RIM Program (3 research awards available in RIM Program)

Med 3

• Ophthalmology is represented in PIER 1 - 2-day session

Med 4

• Electives available.  Please contact ophthed@dal.ca

In addition:

• Observerships may be available to undergraduate medical students.  Please contact ophthed@dal.ca
• Ophthalmology representation at Shadow-a-Physician day.

Residency Training

An integrated University residency training program is available consisting of a five year postgraduate program with four core clinical years meeting the requirements of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The PGY1 year consists of formative rotations in relevant services including twelve weeks of Ophthalmology. Clinical activities are carried out in the facilities of the QEII Health Sciences Centre, the IWK Health Centre, and selected community based locations. The program contains a mandatory research component that is supported by a strong faculty.

For additional information on the Residency Program, please visit: https://medicine.dal.ca/departments/department-sites/ophthalmology/education/residency-programs.html

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