Program Overview
Ophthalmology deals with the structure, function, diagnosis and treatment of the eye and the visual system. It provides patients with total eye care using medical, surgical and rehabilitative services. Ophthalmologists typically work with a broad range of patients and usually over a long period of time.
The program is designed to provide a broad foundation in all of the subspecialties of ophthalmology in a 4-years curriculum which combines a structured clinical science course in didactic presentations, clinical conferences and independent study. The department adheres to the ethical standards and practice guidelines as set forth by HMC and by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International (ACGME-I).
Goals and Objectives
The central goal of the residency is to produce well-trained ophthalmologists who possess comprehensive and accurate ophthalmic knowledge and surgical competence and who perform their duties with professionalism and high ethical standards.
The Ophthalmology residency program is a 4-year training program. The first year is an Integrated Clinical Base Year where residents spend the first 7-months in Internal Medicine, General Pediatric, Family Medicine, Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), Emergency Medicine, and Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and the remaining months of this year as well as the three following years (PGY-2 to PGY-4) residents will spend in different specialties of ophthalmology.
The program objectives:
- Provide care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of the patient’s ophthalmologic problems and the promotion of both eye health and general health.
- Acquire and utilize the broad range of basic science and clinical knowledge needed for management of ophthalmic disease.
- Enhance the care provided by seeking additional knowledge and evidence from peers, mentors, and the scientific literature.
- Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills that result in effective information exchange and that build collaboration and respect with patients, patient’s families, and professional associates.
- Develop proficiency in basic ophthalmic procedures: residents should become proficient in performing basic ophthalmic procedures such as eyelid surgery, cataract surgery, and glaucoma surgery.
- Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.
- Develop an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and demonstrate the ability to interact effectively with system resources to provide optimal care of patients.
Clinical Training and Key Rotations
The Ophthalmology Residency program is a 4-year ACGMEI-accredited program leading to Arab and Qatari Board certification. The rotation schedule is consisting of 13 blocks per academic year, one of which is a vacation block; each lasts for 28 days.
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Key Rotations
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First Year:
2 Internal Medicine blocks
1 General Pediatric block
1 Family Medicine block
1 Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) block
1 Emergency Medicine block
1 Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) block
1 Orientation & Introduction block
2 Ophthalmology ED shadow block
1 Ward Shadow block
1 General Clinic/Refraction block
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Second Year:
2 Ward blocks
1General clinic/Refraction block
1General clinic block
2 Retina blocks
2 Pediatric blocks
2 Glaucoma blocks
2 Cornea blocks
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Third Year:
2 Neuro blocks
2 Uveitis blocks
2 Pediatric blocks
2 Retina blocks
2 Oculoplastic blocks
2 Ward blocks
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Fourth Year:
2 Comprehensive Cataract blocks
2 Ward blocks
1.5 Glaucoma block
1.5 Cornea block
2 Oculoplastic blocks
1.5 Retina block
1.5 Pediatric block
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Contact Information
Program Director:
Dr. Huda S. Hussain Al Mahdi
Associate Program Director(s):
Dr. Adeya Mohd A M Al Harami
Program Coordinator:
Ms. Amal Nasser
Program Email:
NCHEKKALICHINTAVIDA@hamad.qa
