What are the educational requirements to become an Ophthalmologist?

The educational program required to become an Ophthalmologist is very rigorous. First, one must complete a college bachelor’s degree. This is followed by obtaining a medical degree from either an Osteopathic Medical Program (D.O. degree) or an Allopathic Medical program (M.D. degree) which takes four years to complete. After medical school, one must match into an ophthalmology residency training program that lasts three years but is preceded by an intern or transitional year of training. After ophthalmology residency, individuals have the option of completing a one to two year fellowship in a subspecialty field of study.

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