Rupa Wong M.D.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME AN OPHTHALMOLOGIST... (Below is for ophthalmologists in the U.S.) Ophthalmologists must complete a 4 year undergraduate college degree, fulfilling pre-med requirements. Then, like other physicians, they go to 4 years of medical school, after which they complete a 4 year residency in ophthalmology. Many also complete optional fellowships after residency (which is what I did). Areas include pediatric ophthalmology/adult strabismus, cornea, refractive surgery, oculoplastics, ocular oncology, ophthalmic pathology, neuroophthalmology, uveitis, glaucoma, and retina (surgical or medical). One year after completing residency, residents are eligible to sit for the American Board of Ophthalmology examination. There is a written exam and if passed, then an oral exam 6 months to a year later. Both must be passed to obtain board certification. Truth to be told - neither hubby nor I display our diplomas in our office anymore. I had to dig these out from behind the couch at the office. After 15 years, patients truly don't seem to care where I went to school (though it might impress them initially). My relationship with them, diagnostic acumen, surgical skills and the amazing STAFF we have at our office are much more meaningful. #ophthalmologist #doctor #ophthalmology #eyesurgeon #healthcare #surgeon #residencylife #medstudent #medical #surgeon #doctorsoftiktok

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