School of Medicine

Department: Ophthalmology

Instructor: Drs. Cowan, Lustbader, Pillai, Wilson

Contact: Meghan Scheifele

Phone: (202) 444-4968

Location: Georgetown University Hospital/Veterans Affairs

Duration: Four Weeks

Max Students: Three to four per time period

Description: The objective of this elective is to provide the future physician with solid confidence and competence in the diagnosis and disposition of all common ocular disorders and emergencies.  Each student will be assigned to faculty members on ophthalmology and will be individually instructed.  The elective directs specific attention toward familiarization with diagnostic ophthalmic instrumentation and procedures.  General ophthalmology clinics include glaucoma testing, refraction, neuro-ophthalmology, and uveitis work-ups.  In surgery the student will experience cataract, corneal transplant, retinal detachment, glaucoma and strabismus procedures.  Attendance is required in clinic, the Operating room, at Grand Rounds, and at special conferences.  Students are required to either make a presentation at Wednesday afternoon conference or submit a five page paper covering one Ophthalogic subject.