Residency Program in Ophthalmology Department of Small Animal Medicine College of Veterinary Medicine University of Georgia
Residency Program in Ophthalmology
Department of Small Animal Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
Program Overview
The ophthalmology service at the University of Georgia is excited to offer a 3-year ophthalmology residency training program beginning July 15, 2024. The objectives of this residency are to provide a non-degree, advanced clinical training program in companion animal ophthalmology and to offer experience in clinical ophthalmic research and teaching. Candidates must be highly motivated and have previously completed a one-year rotating internship or its equivalent in practice experience.
The University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine is located in Athens, Georgia. Athens is a community of approximately 125,000 residents located 65 miles northeast of Atlanta. The College’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital was built in 2015 and provides out-patient and hospital accommodations for the medical and surgical treatment of companion animals. Complete clinical, diagnostic, and pathologic facilities permit the intensive diagnostics and care for hospital patients, and our hospital is staffed with specialists in all veterinary specialties including surgery, internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, oncology, emergency and critical care, dermatology, anesthesia, diagnostic imaging, anatomic and clinical pathology, and zoological medicine. In addition, the integrated ophthalmology team at UGA includes 3 ophthalmology faculty members, 3 ophthalmology residents and 1 ophthalmology technician. We have a busy caseload that includes a large equine component. Applicants must be comfortable handling and treating horses although case management is shared with the large animal internal medicine service.
Program: 3-year Residency in Comparative Ophthalmology
Starting Salary: $36,615
Application requirements: Please email the following to Dr. Kathern Myrna at kmyrna@uga.edu by Monday November 13, 2023 12pm EST. Please include in the subject line: UGA Ophthalmology Residency Application, LAST NAME
· Curriculum vitae
· Cover Letter
· Three letters of reference
A subset of individuals will be invited to interview and the position will be offered following the ORCA guidelines 2023-2024.
Please refer to the following website which includes answers to most frequently asked questions as well as additional information about our program: https://vet.uga.edu/education/intern-residency-programs/intern-residency-programs/
Please email for further information on this program or refer to the Department’s website (https://vet.uga.edu/education/academic-departments/small-animal-medicine-and-surgery/)
The UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMIR0Ayz6ys&feature=youtu.be
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities. The UGA College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to enhancing the diversity, equity and inclusion of the College and the Veterinary Profession.
House Officers (Residents/Interns) at the University of Georgia are classified as graduate students, and thus for the purpose of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program are not considered to be full time employees. The University of Georgia does not participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please consider this information if you desire to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness or other loan repayment programs.
Questions about the program should be directed to:
Dr. Kathern Myrna
Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602-7390
kmyrna@uga.edu
706-247-3701