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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

10.02.26

Finding the Right Fit in Ophthalmology Residency

Bradford L. Tannen, MD, JD, MBA; Daniel B. Moore, MD; Jackson Laureano, MD; Gary Wörtz, MD; and Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH

Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH, and Gary Wörtz, MD, speak with Bradford Tannen, MD, JD, MBA; Daniel B. Moore, MD; and Jackson Laureano, MD, about ophthalmology residency training at the University of Kentucky. The group weighs what matters beyond a strong application, including authentic research interests, away rotations, and the interpersonal qualities that make someone a good resident. They also discuss early surgical experience, how operative volume builds confidence, and why finding the right fit may matter more than reputation alone.

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