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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the course aimed at?
- Ophthalmology Residents and fellows
- Vision science students
- Practicing ophthalmologists seeking refresher
What topics are covered?
- Clinical ophthalmology (~80%): eye development and anatomy, retina, cornea, refractive surgery, ophthalmic optics and refraction, presbyopia, oculomotor system, muscle surgery, myopia, glaucoma, imaging, cataract surgery, epidemiology, trauma, among others)
- Basic science: (~20%): genomics, photoreceptors, electrophysiology
What labs are included?
- Ultrasound (1/2 day)
- Glaucoma dry labs (1/2 day)
- Refraction workshop (1 day)
- Phacoemulsification (1 & 1/2 day)
- Cadaver head dissection (1 day)
- Pathology review (1 day)
Do I need any supplies for lectures or labs?
- No – all materials are provided.
Is this an OKAP prep course?
- Although relevant materials and concepts are covered, the course is not designed specifically for this purpose.
What does registration include?
- All lectures
- All workshops, wet labs and dry labs
- Opening and closing social mixers
- Coffee/snacks
- Vouchers for breakfast/lunch
What if I am an international registrant?
- Generally, this is an F1 Visa which can be applied for depending on your country of origin
- Assistance can be obtained from Columbia’s International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO)
What are housing options?
- Dormitory style housing is available through our website at Bard Hall
What about housing costs?
- These are born by the registrant and not included in the registration fee.
How do I get to the course if I stay off-site?
- The Columbia Medical Center can be reached by Subway (A and 1 lines) from 168th St. station
Is it a safe neighborhood?
- It is considered one of the safest neighborhoods in NYC, which is overall one of the safest large cities in the USA. Attendees should nevertheless observe reasonable cautions.