At Bascom Palmer, we regard the education of our ophthalmology residents and fellows as one of our highest priorities. This tradition of excellence has been instrumental in earning the Institute world recognition as a premier teaching, research, and patient care facility. The Institute serves as the department of ophthalmology for Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and the residency program has been ranked best in the nation by Ophthalmology Times and by Doximity.com, the largest online physician network. In addition to offering residency and fellowship training, our Global Center for Ophthalmic Education offers a robust calendar of educational programs for physicians. Read more about our medical, educational, and scientific advances in our latest Images magazine.
We invite you to learn more about our specialized training programs listed below.
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Moving to Miami.
Building a diverse patient-base.
Opportunity of a lifetime.
Advancing the field of ophthalmology.
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Since opening our doors in January 1962, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has been dedicated to providing the best possible ophthalmic care and finding new ways to treat vision problems and prevent blindness. We invite you to learn more about what makes Bascom Palmer special, explore its many achievements and envision our future accomplishments.
Meet our exceptional group of 2023-2024 residents and fellows.
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