Opportunities for Students
At the heart of the Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program is a dynamic team of ophthalmologist mentors dedicated to supporting students on the path to becoming competitive ophthalmology residency applicants.
Students selected to participate are given the opportunity to:
- Connect with enthusiastic ophthalmologists who support students academic and career development
- Explore the field of ophthalmology and gain hands-on experience with ophthalmic technology
- Learn how ophthalmologists positively impact community health by preventing vision loss from diseases such as diabetes and glaucoma
- Discover why ophthalmologists enjoy rewarding work and report high career satisfaction
- See how ophthalmologists are passionate about protecting sight and empowering lives
Who Should Apply
Underrepresented in medicine (URiM) students include those who identify as Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, and/or Native American (American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian).
We are seeking students who will be in their first or second year of medical school during the 2021-22 academic year; or pre-medical students planning to enter medical school in 2022 (for example, college seniors, post-baccalaureate students or students taking a gap year for research).
Apply Online
Apply online for the Class of 2021. The final deadline is June 16, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. PT.
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact mentoring@aao.org.