Residency Program

Welcome to the ophthalmology residency program at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.  Our program is a high-volume, clinically-focused residency program located in the fourth largest city in the United States. The Texas Medical Center is the largest medical center in the world and provides our trainees with a diverse array of hospitals and patient populations.

Our joint PGY-1 year with internal medicine is designed to provide residents with a well-rounded clinical foundation before beginning ophthalmology-focused training. Throughout the year, residents rotate through a range of internal medicine rotations and electives, building broad clinical skills that support their development as physicians. Ophthalmology rotations are also integrated throughout the year, allowing residents to begin developing subspecialty skills early while easing their transition into PGY-2.

Our program is one of two level one trauma centers in the city of Houston and is the busiest level one trauma center in the country. The high volume comes with a wealth of oculoplastics and ophthalmic trauma experience for our residents. The Lyndon B. Johnson Count Hospital provides robust clinical and surgical experience for our residents. Through recent restructuring of the surgical curriculum, our residents receive early surgical training which has allowed them to graduate with a large number of primary surgeon cases.

We are proud to balance clinical workload with a rich educational environment. Residents spend about half of their training between services at the county hospital and education at the medical center. Our program supports resident research, offers access to two surgical simulators, and includes hands-on wet labs throughout the year. In addition, a half day of lecture time is protected for residents to receive lecture from the attending physicians.

Above all, we are committed to cultivating a collaborative, team-oriented culture where residents feel supported and inspired. We are proud of the camaraderie within our program and remain dedicated to providing both exceptional training and a positive learning environment.

We look forward to getting the chance to meet our future colleagues and thank you for your interest in our program.