Medical Students
- Courses and Rotations
- Early Application to UTHSCSA Ophthalmology Residency Program
- Medical Students Ophthalmology Club
Courses and Rotations
Three ophthalmology courses are offered to medical students at the UTHSCSA. For more information, please visit the UTHSCSA Office of Student Affairs website, http://som.uthscsa.edu/srselect/vscourses.asp.
| Permission | Yes |
| Selective | No |
| Contact | Debbie Schifanella Phone: (210) 567-8406 Room: 4.102-1 McDermott Bldg. Email: schifanella@uthscsa.edu |
| Faculty Director | Steven Chalfin, M.D., F.A.C.S. Professor/Clinical &Acting Chair |
| Location | UT Health Science Center at San Antonio |
| Length of Rotation | 4 weeks |
| Period(s) Offered | All |
| Maximum Students per Rotation | 2 |
| Course Instructors | S. Chalfin, MD; Kent Anderson, PhD, MD; Constance Fry, MD, Martha Schatz, MD |
Course Description |
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Participation: The goal of the senior selective experience is to help the student learn how to perform an ophthalmological examination using external examination techniques, Schiotz,and applanation tonometry, the direct and indirect ophthalmoscope, gonioscopy, and refraction, and to become familiar with the common systemic disorders which have ocular manifestations. The student will learn to recognize and understand the treatment of the most frequently encountered ocular diseases. If the student has taken the Ophthalmology Clerkship during the third year surgical subspecialty rotation, then he can expect to expand his knowledge and advance his clinical skills.
Mandatory Sessions / Conferences: Grand Rounds, Morning Conferences |
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| Permission | No |
| Selective | No |
| Contact | Debbie Schifanella Phone: (210) 567-8406 Room: 4.102-1 McDermott Bldg. Email: schifanella@uthscsa.edu |
| Faculty Director | Steven Chalfin, M.D., F.A.C.S. Professor/Clinical & Acting Chair |
| Location | UT Health Science Center at San Antonio |
| Length of Rotation | 4 or 8 weeks |
| Period(s) Offered | All |
| Maximum Students During Period | 1 per faculty member |
| Course Instructors | R. Glickman, PhD; J. Kiel, PhD; D. Johnson, MD; Constance Fry, MD; Martha Schatz, MD; Steven Chalfin, MD, FACS; Kent Anderson, PhD, MD |
Course Description |
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The student will design and carry out a clinical project, review literature, perform chart review, etc., with approval and guidance of instructor.
Mandatory Sessions / Conferences: Will participate with faculty instructors in seeing private patients, observing surgery, attending scheduled teaching conferences and Journal Club. |
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Permission: |
No |
Selective: |
No |
Contact: |
Debbie Schifanella |
Faculty Director: |
Steven Chalfin, M.D., F.A.C.S. |
Location: |
UT Health Science Center - San Antonio |
Length of Rotation: |
4 or 8 weeks |
Period(s) Offered: |
ALL |
Max Students Per Rotation: |
1 |
Course Instructor(s): |
J. Harrison, PhD; R. Glickman, PhD; J. Kiel, PhD; Constance Fry, MD; Steven Chalfin, MD FACS |
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Course Description |
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Participation: The student will actively participate in research activities within the Department of Ophthalmology at The University of Texas Health Science Center. The student is expected to carry out a research project, which may be clinical or involve laboratory research. A logical and step-wise approach to research will be emphasized, from literature review, collection of data to analysis and a reporting of the results. Some time may also be available for exposure to clinic patients and performance of ophthalmological examinations.
Mandatory Sessions / Conferences: Grand Rounds, Morning Conferences |
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Early Application to UTHSCSA Ophthalmology Residency Program
If you are considering ophthalmology as a future career, you should know that residencies in this field are very competitive. Preparations should begin early in your medical school career. Emphasis is placed on academic performance, evaluations from clinical rotations, involvement in research and extracurricular activities.
Prospective residency applicants must contact the San Francisco Matching Program for submission of all applications. For advice and guidance, you can contact our Education Coordinator, Debbie Schifanella. In addition, attendance to Ophthalmology Club meetings is highly recommended.
Medical Students Ophthalmology Club
Our Goals
- To introduce you to the field of Ophthalmology.
- To provide opportunities for exposure to Clinical Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Research.
- To assist in the application process should you choose Ophthalmology as a career.
Participating Faculty:
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Steven Chalfin, M.D., F.A.C.S. Professor and Acting Chair Comprehensive Ophthalmology (210) 567-8411 |
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Constance L. Fry, M.D. Associate Professor and Program Director General Ophthalmic Oncology, Orbital Surgery and Oculoplastics (210) 567-8421 |
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Kent Anderson, Ph.D., M.D. Assistant Professor and Associate Program Director Interim Medical Director, UT Medicine Eye Clinic at UCCH and Director of Resident Clinics Cornea (210) 567-8421 |
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Randolph Glickman, Ph.D. Professor and Director of Basic Science Electrophysiology & Biochemistry (210) 567-8420 |
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Daniel A. Johnson, M.D. Associate Professor Chief, Cornea and Uveitis Services Medical Director, UT Medicine Eye Clinic at the MARC Cornea and Anterior Segment Surgery Ocular Inflammatory Disease (210) 567-8417 |
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M. Stephanie Jardeleza, M.D. Assistant Professor Diseases and Surgery of the Retina and Vitreous (210) 567-8421 |
Participating Staff:
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