Ophthalmology with a public health perspective
What is the Global Ophthalmology Distinction track?
The Global Ophthalmology Distinction Program (GODP) is a 2.5-year companion training program undertaken by select ophthalmology residents at the Emory Department of Ophthalmology. The track integrates traditional residency training with teaching modules and practicums that focus on the ethical, compassionate and professional delivery of eye care to under-resourced populations and geographies. Residents graduate with a Residency Distinction in Global Ophthalmology certificate.
Who should apply for this program?
The GODP track enrolls Emory Department of Ophthalmology residents during their second year (PGY2) and continues until the end of residency (PGY4). Application to the program should be made during the first part of a resident's PGY2 year.
How should residents apply for the GODP?
This program is only open to current Emory ophthalmology residents. At the beginning of the second year of residency (PGY2), interested residents should ask the residency program director about openings in this program.
What are the educational components of the GODP track?
The curriculum for the Residency Distinction in Global Ophthalmology track includes the following:
Three times a year, residents in this track will meet to explore new research methods, program implementation and ophthalmic epidemiology
GODP residents attend a series of 12 lectures covering blindness prevention topics
GODP residents participate in at least four Saturday clinics at the Clarkston Health Center each year
GODP residents take an active role in at least 2-4 outreaches a year
During their PGY3 year, GODP residents attend quarterly meetings with global health track residents from multiple department in the Emory School of Medicine.
During their PGY4 year, GODP residents attend monthly Emory Department of Medicine lectures covering various topics related to global health, medical education, and ethical dilemmas
Each GODP resident completes a research project evaluating disparities in care in a population of their choosing. This may be completed in concert with faculty mentors
Each GODP resident is eligible to participate in a one-month international elective with GO-Emory partners
Completion of two online courses at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Eliminating Trachoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity: Practical Approaches to Prevent Blindness
How does this program align with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)?
The Global Ophthalmology Distinction track was designed to meet and exceed the standards set by the ACGME. Find out more