Ophthalmology Residency Program

1. Applicants must graduate from a Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)-accredited medical school in the United States or Canada.
2. Applicants must satisfactorily complete an approved internship in medicine or surgery.
3. Applicants must satisfactorily complete United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Part 3.
4. Foreign medical graduates may be considered with appropriate Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) documentation.
5. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must have an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) J-1 clinical visa.
6. A California Medical Board Postgraduate Training Authorization Letter (PTAL) or California Medical License is required.

The UCLA Stein Eye Institute Ophthalmology Residency provides comprehensive training in general ophthalmology and ophthalmic subspecialties, combining clinical care, surgical training, research, and academic education. Residents train at multiple major medical centers, including the Stein Eye Institute, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, and Veterans Affairs healthcare centers. Training progresses from foundational ophthalmic examination and medical management in the first year to advanced subspecialty, surgical, teaching, and patient-care responsibilities in later years. Residents begin surgical training during the first year and progressively develop independent surgical skills, while research is an integral part of the program.

1. Applications are submitted through the Ophthalmology Matching Program (OMP).
2. The Central Application Service (CAS) distributes applications to the programs selected by the applicant.
3. Only applications received directly through the Central Application Service (CAS) are considered.
4. Applications must be received by September 24.
5. Applicants selected for interviews are notified by phone beginning October 30.