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Ophthalmology off the Grid

With Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD

Open. Outspoken. It's Ophthalmology off the Grid—an honest look at controversial topics in the field. Blake Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, invite a range of experts to guide listeners through their areas of expertise, inserting thought-provoking questions along the way. From disruptive treatments and technologies to tried-and-true ophthalmic practices, Ophthalmology off the Grid lends a curious perspective to topics new and old for an honest look at ophthalmology today.

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LATEST EPISODE

07.02.26

Inside Residency Training at the Moran Eye Center

Rachel G. Simpson, MD; Ayesha Patil, MD, MPH; Gary Wörtz, MD; and Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH

In this episode of Ophthalmology Off the Grid, hosts Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, continue their residency-focused season with Rachel G. Simpson, MD, and Ayesha Patil, MD, MPH, of the Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah. They discuss what medical students should know about applying to ophthalmology, the importance of mentorship and culture during training, how residents can find support, and what distinguishes Moran’s approach to surgical education.

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