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2020 YO Info Resident Edition

JUN 22, 2020 in Residents

Welcome to ophthalmology! We’re here to support you in your discovery as you start your training. We hope you find YO Info Resident Edition to be a helpful preparatory tool and invite you to collaborate with us on bettering your experience as a new young ophthalmologist, which we call a “YO.”

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3 Standout Resident Resources on the ONE Network

JUN 15, 2020 Written By: Rahul Khurana, MD in Residents

Over 320,000 visitors from around the globe visit every month to access the latest information on patient care — from a wide range of surgical videos and interviews to a number of licensed ophthalmic journals. Here are three ONE Network standouts you don’t want to miss.

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To-Do List for the Young Ophthalmologist

JUN 15, 2020 in Residents

The Academy offers educational programs, practice management resources and professional development catered to each level of training: from residency and fellowship, to early practice and academia. This to-do list will help you along the way.

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Demystifying the Visual Field

JUN 15, 2020 Written By: Natasha Nayak Kolomeyer, MD in Residents

This article provides quick pearls and a framework by which you can conquer interpretation of VFs and points you in the direction of relevant comprehensive resources.

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I Didn’t See That Coming! 5 Dangerous Occult Diagnoses

JUN 15, 2020 Written By: Evan Silverstein, MD in Residents

One of the reasons I chose ophthalmology is that I am able to directly visualize the pathology. Sometimes, however, the cause of pathology is not obvious. Being able to identify and diagnose these occult diseases may allow you to save your patient’s vision or life.

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9 Steps Closer to Surviving Call

JUN 15, 2020 Written By: James G Chelnis, MD in Residents

Being on call as a first-year ophthalmology resident is a trial. Junior residents are exposed to a flood of patient scenarios and information. Here is a primer to make your time on call just a bit simpler.

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Cataract Surgery 101: 4 Pearls for the Beginning Surgeon

JUN 15, 2020 Written By: Nandini Venkateswaran, MD in Residents

When it is time to take the reins as the primary surgeon for your first cataract surgery, you must be prepared with a strong foundation of knowledge. Here we outline four basic yet important pearls that will prepare you and help you excel — all while reducing your stress level.

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Wellness in Residency: How to Work Hard and Play Hard

JUN 15, 2020 Written By: Viraj Jayesh Mehta, MD in Residents

Residency will be the most rewarding experience in your long medical career; however, it will not be without significant challenges. Here are some practical tips for maintaining your physical, emotional and mental health.

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A Program Director’s Thoughts and Advice on Starting Residency

JUN 15, 2020 Written By: Laura K Green MD in Residents

We know that it can be a difficult transition from intern to first-year ophthalmology resident, and we know that more and more of you are in joint or integrated internship programs that are designed to ease this stress and better prepare you to practice ophthalmology. Here are a few tips based on my experience over the past decade working with residents.

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“Collecting” Patients: Why Advocacy Should Be on Your Radar From Day 1

JUN 15, 2020 Written By: Rachel Simpson, MD in Residents

In medical school, my favorite attending warned me there are some patients you carry with you forever. Every year, I add one or two new ones to the group; however, there is one in particular — my very first patient — who will forever hold the highest place in my collection.

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YO Info

The American Academy of Ophthalmology's newsletter for young ophthalmologists (YOs) — those in training as well as in their first few years in practice.

YO Info Editorial Board

James G. Chelnis, MD — Chair
Andrew W. Francis, MD
Viraj Jayesh Mehta, MD
Aaron M. Miller, MD, MBA
Natasha Nayak Kolomeyer, MD
Evan Silverstein, MD
Rachel Simpson, MD
Nandini Venkateswaran, MD

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