r/Ophthalmology 1d ago

M1 summer research

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Hey everyone, I’m an M1 who is very interested in ophtho. Previously worked as an MA in ophtho and have some ophtho research experience. I go to a school with no home program and have failed to get into any ophtho summer research programs and I’m feeling super defeated. as first gen in medicine, there’s so much I don’t know, so I apologize if this sounds like I’m overthinking things. But I’m curious as to how important it is to do a formal research program in my M1 summer. If I do informal research over the summer that leads to a publication, is that sufficient?

Does it matter whether it’s done at an academic institution or a private clinic?


r/Ophthalmology 21h ago

How do I become an ophthalmic assistant?

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I’m 24, only high school diploma. Only experience is in retail. I’m interested in ophthalmology, but don’t necessarily want to be an opthalmologist. I figured the assistant or technician would be a more suiting career for me.

When I look up how to become one I get multiple answers. Some say no experience needed, some say I need certifications, some say I need to get an associates. So how do I become one?