Information for Ophthalmology Residency Candidates

• Introduction to our program
• The Eye Clinic at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
• Interviews and open house
• Policies and agreements

Introduction to our program

It is highly recommended that you spend some time reviewing the information below so that you have a clear picture of the interview process. We also recommend reviewing our program website which contains a general overview of the program including sample rotation schedules, conferences, and educational goals by PGY. This is for your benefit, as we want your interview time with each faculty member to be efficient and productive, and reviewing this information will allow you to have more directed interactions with the faculty and residents.

If you have questions or concerns, please email Jordyn A. Stephens, Residency Program Coordinator at jordyn.a.stephens@hitchcock.org.

The Eye Clinic at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

The location of the eye clinic within Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center provides an ideal learning experience for new residents. Centrally located within the main campus of the hospital, the eye clinic is just a short walk from all that Dartmouth has to offer. Being only a few steps from our in-patient towers, ICUs, Children’s Hospital, and Emergency Department makes seeing and following up with patients and consults while on-call far more convenient; therefore, enabling you to see a variety of patients and interact with other services readily. In addition, our many dining options (Cravin’s, Sbarro’s, The Works Cafe, and our café and cafeteria) are just down the hall. All of our specialties are collocated within the clinic along with all of our diagnostic testing. The consolidation of resources allows for facile interactions with faculty from each sub-specialty. This enables expedient, cross-disciplinary patient care and allows for a comprehensive learning experience. We encourage you to watch this brief video tour of the facilities in and around the Eye Clinic at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Interviews and open house

This year’s interviews will be conducted on Webex Video Conference software. There are 2 sessions available each day: A (8 to 11:30 am) and B (12 to 3:30 pm). Please note that interview times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Each session will begin with a brief welcome from the Program Director, Dr. Donald Miller, leading into interviews with faculty. Interviews with faculty will be 20 minutes each with a 5 minute break in-between each interview. At the conclusion of faculty interviews, there will be a 30 minute Q&A with our current residents.

The interview day will end with a farewell from the Program Director, at which time candidates will be allowed to leave or ask questions of the coordinator. Here is a sample itinerary (PDF).

We are hosting an open house on Thursday, January 18th from 3 to 7 pm at our main campus in Lebanon, New Hampshire. We invite you to join us to tour our facilities, meet with program leadership, and experience the Upper Valley with our current residents. Please register by Thursday, January 11th through SF Match if you plan to attend.

Policies and agreement

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requires that each applicant to an accredited residency program be provided with the institutional policies regarding eligibility requirements and selection process along with a sample copy of the current residents and fellows agreement of appointment in force during interview season.

Please familiarize yourself with each of the documents and policies linked below. You will be asked to sign off indicating you received a copy of these policies and documents prior to your interview day. Your signature is a requirement to be eligible for ranking.

• Eligibility Requirements
• Selection Process
• Sample Resident Agreement of Appointment (PDF)
• Visa Policy and ECFMG Certification Policy
• Information about institutional benefits

Please sign and send the Required Documents Statement (PDF) form to Jordyn A. Stephens prior to your interview day.

We look forward to your interview in the near future!