Residency
Overview
We are delighted that you are interested in our residency program. Each year we match 4 residents. Applications are submitted through the central application service (CAS) of the San Francisco Matching Program (SF Match).
Requirements
Applications are accepted annually. Interviews will be conducted virtually in early December. Our deadline for receipt of all materials from SF Match is October 15. We do not accept supplemental information.
To be considered, all candidates will require a personal interview at our department. All applicants must be eligible for a Florida Medical License. Florida licensure or registration requires satisfactory completion of a PGY-1 (internship) in the United States or Canada.
Eligible applicants:
- Graduates of Medical Schools in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
- Graduates of colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
- Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada who meet one of the following qualifications: have received a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or have a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a United States jurisdiction.
- Graduates of medical schools outside the United States who have completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME accredited medical school.
Program Overview
At the University of South Florida, our Ophthalmology Residency Program offers a dynamic and comprehensive training experience designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in eye care. Located in the vibrant Tampa Bay area, our program provides residents with access to cutting-edge technology, diverse patient populations, and a collaborative academic environment.
Residents at USF benefit from:
- Robust Clinical Training: Gain hands-on experience in diagnosing and managing a wide spectrum of ocular diseases across multiple subspecialties, including retina, glaucoma, cornea, oculoplastics, pediatrics and Neuro-ophthalmology.
- Surgical Excellence: Develop advanced surgical skills through high-volume exposure to procedures such as cataract surgery, laser treatments, and complex anterior and posterior segment surgeries.
- Academic Mentorship: Work alongside nationally recognized faculty committed to teaching, research and innovation in ophthalmology.
- Research Opportunities: Engage in clinical and translational research projects with support for presentations at national conferences and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Train in a multidisciplinary setting with access to affiliated institutions such as Tampa General Hospital, James Haley VA Hospital, John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital and Morsani Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Our program fosters a culture of inquiry, collaboration, and innovation. Whether your goal is academic medicine, private practice, or subspecialty fellowship, USF Ophthalmology equips you with the tools and experiences to succeed.
Contact Information
Visas and Immigration:
Prospective students and trainees with questions related to visas and or immigration should contact the USF Office of International Services.
Program Information:
Marianne Duggan
dugganm@usf.edu
2025 AAO Meeting
Past and present Ophthalmology residents and Dr Ramesh Ayyala attend the 2025 AAO Meeting in Orlando.