Mission Statement

The primary purpose of the program is to produce superior clinical, surgical and academic ophthalmologists who are trained in all areas of modern clinical and surgical skills.

The residents are afforded a rich clinical and surgical experience due to the volume and diversity of ophthalmic diseases at Rhode Island Hospital and the Veteran’s Administration community.

The clinical and surgical experience of the program is complemented by a rigorous academic lecture schedule designed to promote resident advancement in medical and surgical knowledge and to develop fine presentation skills. The residents are urged to pursue research and scholarly activities and to participate in the development of new knowledge, learn to evaluate research findings and develop habits of inquiry as a continuing professional responsibility. The responsibility for establishing and maintaining an environment of inquiry and scholarship rests with our faculty.

The residents’ growth should parallel their personal development. During their training, many will form lifelong relationships both professionally and socially. We encourage our residents to pursue their extracurricular interests to bring about compassionate and well-balanced physicians.

The ophthalmology training program will provide each resident the support and resources needed to help maintain and develop these relationships, to meet family obligations and handle personal issues they may encounter during their three years with us.

The quality of education offered by the Brown program ranks highly among its peers, yet a committed faculty continuously searches for new ways to improve upon its structure. Your participation and feedback regarding your experience is welcome.