Ophthalmology Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold a medical degree and submit a complete residency application through SF Match.
2. A curriculum vitae, Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean’s Letter), personal statement, medical school transcript, United States Medical Licensing Examination or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination transcripts, and recent photograph are required.
3. At least three letters of recommendation are required, including one from an ophthalmologist.
4. International medical graduates must have at least one month of direct, hands-on Internal Medicine clinical experience at a United States or Canadian teaching hospital accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
5. International medical graduates must have graduated from medical school within the preceding six years.
6. United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge must be passed on the first attempt. A first-attempt pass on Step 2 Clinical Skills is required if applicable.
7. Eligibility for an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate is required; the certificate must be submitted through SF Match by February 1.
8. Applicants must demonstrate spoken and written English proficiency and meet applicable visa requirements.

Yale School of Medicine, located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States, is a renowned academic medical institution dedicated to medical education, patient care, and scientific research. Its Ophthalmology Residency Program provides three years of specialized clinical and surgical training in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and vision disorders. Residents gain practical experience in cataract surgery, glaucoma, retinal diseases, corneal disorders, pediatric ophthalmology, neuro-ophthalmology, and ophthalmic plastic surgery through clinical rotations at Yale New Haven Hospital, the Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, and affiliated clinical facilities. The program emphasizes comprehensive patient care, surgical skill development, research, faculty mentorship, and subspecialty education to prepare graduates for independent ophthalmic practice and further fellowship training.

1. Applicants must register with SF Match and submit their complete application through its online platform. Applications sent by email, fax, or postal mail are not accepted.
2. The application must include a curriculum vitae, Medical Student Performance Evaluation, at least three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, medical school transcript, examination transcripts, and a recent photograph.
3. For international medical graduates, the additional clinical experience, graduation recency, examination, English-language, and certification requirements must be satisfied. Visa eligibility is reviewed by Yale’s Graduate Medical Education office and the program director.
4. The program page lists September 12 as the application deadline and interviews during November and December. Applicants should verify the dates for the relevant recruitment cycle before applying.