Selection of Residents

University of Pittsburgh

Department of Ophthalmology

Policies and Procedures:

Selection of Residents

Revised on:
February 12, 2009
REC approval:
Pending

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Purpose
This document outlines the policy of the Department of Ophthalmology in the selection or residents. In addition to the criteria listed below, the resident selection policy will follow all institutional policies. 

Applicants for residency must be pending graduates or graduates of at least one of the following:

An LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education) accredited medical school

An AOA (American Osteopathic Association) accredited medical school

A medical school listed in the World Health Organization Directory of Medical Schools

Completion of a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school

 

The use of the SFMatch Central Application Service (CAS) is mandatory for applicants.

 

While the typical successful applicant to our program has demonstrated excellence in undergraduate training and medical school, there are no hard criteria or cut-offs used in the resident selection process. The program values cultural diversity and has accepted candidates from all parts of the United States and abroad. The program values the broad range of experiences that our residents bring to the program.

 

The applicant typically meets with the Chairman, the Residency Program Director and several members of the faculty comprising the Appointment Committee In addition applicants also meet with other residents and faculty members involved in departmental educational programs. Candidates are also taken on a tour of the facilities. Each interviewer evaluates the candidate using the following criteria:

 

After all interviews are complete, the Appointment Committee meets and each application is reviewed and ranked. The Program Director then draws up the ‘rank list’ based on this review.