Max Rady College of Medicine

Department of Ophthalmology

The Department of Ophthalmology provides extensive elective opportunities to the University of Manitoba and visiting out-of-province medical students. Depending on your area of interest and specialists available, an overview is given encompassing cornea, retina, glaucoma, pediatrics, ocular plastics, main OR, minor OR, oncology, neuro-ophthalmology and non-surgical office visits.

The Department of Ophthalmology at UM performs approximately 12,000 eye surgeries a year at Misericordia Health Centre’s dynamic Eye Care Centre of Excellence—the most comprehensive surgical and treatment program in Western Canada. Nearly 32,000 patients visit our ambulatory eye clinics for other assessments and treatments.

A broad spectrum of ophthalmological expertise

Enthusiastic and friendly teaching staff with an excellent representation of subspecialty interests define our department.

Wide-ranging opportunities

Our large catchment area results in high surgical volumes and an excellent case mix. Explore local, national and international elective opportunities.

What we offer

The Department of Ophthalmology at UM offers a broad range of practical and theoretical-based programs.

Ophthalmology Fellowships

Our advanced fellowships, available for one or two years, are designed for those who are ready to dive deep into the diagnosis and management of glaucoma and complex retina cases. These fellowships offer a unique opportunity to refine your skills and contribute to groundbreaking work in ophthalmology.

department Research

For more information about research in our department, contact:

Michael Richards
Research director
204-787-8500
michael.richards@umanitoba.ca

Undergraduate Research Awards

Each year, the University of Manitoba provides a multitude of unique learning opportunities through the undergraduate research awards. This program allows undergraduate students to interact with the best minds and research leaders in their fields. This experience opens them up to new possibilities for a research career in either government, academic or industry sectors.

Faculty and staff

Our team

Our faculty provide the highest quality education, employing a population-based approach to health and health care. All of our staff and faculty members work to uphold our mission: create, preserve and communicate knowledge about the health of populations, making a healthier world.

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