Welcome to McMaster Ophthalmology

Excellence, innovation and collaboration is our key focus. Within the McMaster ophthalmology residency program we have developed a strong reputation for excellence. Our program aims to provide the highest quality comprehensive clinical and surgical ophthalmology training and ophthalmic research to residents to become an effective clinician, advocate, academic leader and researcher devoted to excellence in patient care. With strong commitment to teaching and first class patient care, the McMaster program creates an atmosphere for residents to explore an academic and/or community career development through service, teaching and clinical research.

The McMaster ophthalmology program gives residents a broad comprehensive ophthalmology background and opportunities to gain experience in the different subspecialties. This is supported by a dedicated, outstanding faculty who teach, mentor and form lasting relationships with residents in our enhanced tertiary training and referral centre for ophthalmology within the Hamilton region.The faculty offers expertise in most areas of specialization and research in ophthalmology. With increasing focus on research, the program creates opportunities with dedicated protected time to develop independent and/or collaborative research projects of special interests in basic science, clinical and public health ophthalmology within McMaster, Canada and internationally.

At the completion of the outstanding clinical training at McMaster, graduates of the program will be confident of having received the best possible training in ophthalmology to prepare them for the career challenges ahead and be among the best of their peers in the country and internationally. The accomplishments of our residency graduates so far demonstrate this training philosophy.

The McMaster ophthalmology residency program seeks to attract a diverse group of individuals who are committed to the practice of ophthalmology and using the knowledge and skills acquired to provide first class, excellent eye care and be a future leader in our field. The program offers innovative learning opportunities and resources to foster outstanding residency education and development that allows residents to pursue their specific professional development interests and passions that meet their career goals in a collegial environment. Collaboration is central to our process of program advancement.

Explore the possibilities of a career with lifelong education with us at McMaster ophthalmology.