Ken Terrill Senior Solutions Executive and Program Manager
From the beginning of the residency program the residents develop their teaching and presentation skills. The residents assist in teaching the junior and senior medical students during their surgical electives through a series of lectures and in the clinical setting at each hospital.
Residents routinely present cases at the weekly grand rounds and monthly fluorescein conferences.
Mission Activities
- Restoring Sight in Zambia: Dr. Janie Yoo '06 Pioneers Eye Health - PDF
The Loma Linda University faculty members are actively involved in mission related activities. Residents are encouraged to participate in a surgical mission trip, typically during their senior year of training. Past resident mission trip destinations have included Zambia, Guatemala, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, and Fiji. Two weeks are allotted for a mission trip, which can be extended with vacation time if desired. Funding is provided through the Robert Shearer MD Mission Fund and the Dorothy McNeil Walker Residency Fund.
Physicians in the Field: Narratives of International Medicine, Dr. Janie Yoo '06 from Alumni Association, LLUSM on Vimeo.
Recent Graduates
Where do our residents go after graduation?
- LLU Residency Graduates - 1st Work Location - PDF
What do our recent graduates have to say about the program?
- LLU Resident Graduate Responses
- Ji Kwan Park MD – 2020 Graduate
- Abby Vercio MD – 2020 Graduate
- Kaitlyn Pearson MD – 2020 Graduate
Surgical Training / Practice Facilities
Residents routinely record their surgeries on the Apple computers stationed in all of the OR facilities. The iMovie program is used to record and edit video for "real time" review in the OR or for subsequent self-study or conference presentations. The residents can practice surgical skills in the VA wet lab where a surgical microscope as well as phaco-emulsification / vitrectomy machines are dedicated for resident practice.
Residency Oral Board Examination
Since 2006 the residency program has hosted an annual American Board of Ophthalmology " style " oral examination that mimics the exam graduates must take to achieve Board certification. Residency alumni and regional practitioners are recruited to serve as examiners. This invaluable experience is a highlight of the residency program.
The residency held its annual Oral board preparation examination on Sunday February 10, 2019.
Shown in the photo are the physicians serving as examiners: Back Row L — R David Gano, Gintien Huang, Andrew Chung, Steven Zane, Bill Gruzensky , Peter Bekendam, Joseph Kim , Michael Rauser ( Chair) Front Row L — R: Leila Khazaeni ( Associate Program Director), Jack Carlson , Keith Tokuhara, Anshul Varshney, Kenneth Houchin , Rosalind Vo, Samantha Perea ( Residency Director)
Residents 2018-2019
Top Row: John Pyun, Ji Kwan Park, Abby Vercio, Charles Maddux, Kaitlyn Pearson, Ryan House Bottom Row: Julia Angkadjaja, Stephanie Terrill, Caleb Ng, Justin Dredge, Nicholas Norton
Call Schedules
Residents provide call coverage for Loma Linda University Medical Center and the affiliated training sites. Residents receive extensive experience in the management of acute ocular emergencies, including ruptured globe repair. Call coverage days are divided equally between all residents. PGY-2 residents spend the majority of their call days as the first call resident, whereas the PGY-4 residents provide primarily backup call. PGY-3 call days are an equal mix of first and backup call.
Amenities
Loma Linda is a quiet residential community of 20,000. Located 60 miles east of Los Angeles in the San Bernardino Valley. The narrow valley is surrounded by the picturesque San Bernardino Mountains, which rise to over 11,000 feet. One of the advantages of living in the San Bernardino area is its proximity to a wide variety of recreational areas. The beach, mountains, and desert are all within one hour's drive.
To the north lies the San Bernardino National Forest. In addition to many ski resorts, Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear offer water skiing, swimming, hiking, mountain biking, boating, and camping.
To the east is Palm Springs with its world famous golf courses, natural spas, and exotic shopping.
To the west are sunny, spacious Southern California beaches such as Malibu and Laguna. Los Angeles offers many others nationally known recreational areas such as Disneyland, Magic Mountain, and Knott's Berry Farm. San Diego, a 90-minute drive to the south, offers the world famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World, beaches, and temperate weather.
Closer to home, Lake Perris is 20 minutes away and offers fishing, wind surfing, water skiing, and sailing.
The Drayson Center provides residents with indoor sports facilities including, basketball courts, a weight room, volleyball courts, racquetball courts, table tennis, and floor hockey. Outdoor facilities include tennis courts, football, and soccer fields. An extensive intramural sports program promotes friendly competition in softball, volleyball, football, soccer, and basketball. Classes and training are available in many outdoor and recreational activities including rock climbing, camping, tennis, and marathon race training.
Salary
Residents are paid competitive salaries according to the LLUMC stipend and benefits page.
Residency Benefits
In addition to the salary and benefits provided by LLUMC, department and alumni support allows for an additional benefit package to be provided.
- LLU Eye Institute Residency Benefit Summary - PDF
We are grateful to the alumni for their generous support of our program.
Vacations / Conference Attendance
Residents receive four weeks of vacation each year, one week during each quarter for their PGY3 and PGY4 years. During the PGY2 year they receive three weeks of vacation and one week for travel and on boarding (first week of July). Residents also receive one week per academic year for attendance at major conferences or review courses.
Residency Application Process
Applications are accepted only through the SF Match. The SF matching program usually begins distributing applications the first of July. Our deadline for receiving applications from SF matching program is the end of September (allow at least two weeks from the date material arrives at the SF matching program to the date we receive the application). Applications that are incomplete by the deadline will not be considered.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the residency: graduation from an LCME-accredited medical school in the United States or Canada, possess or be eligible for a California medical license, satisfactory completion of a PGY-I year in an accredited program in the United States or Canada, which includes a minimum of six months of broad experience in patient care, and in certain circumstances, graduates of foreign medical schools may be considered for the residency.
Interviews
Applications are carefully reviewed, and 30-36 candidates are invited for an interview. Interviewees will have an opportunity to meet faculty and residents, tour the training facilities, and learn about the program. Interviews are held in early November, and are conducted by the members of the resident selection committee on an individual basis.
For more information, please contact:
Jason Polanco, Residency Program Coordinator SR - jpolanco@llu.edu
Loma Linda University
Eye Institute
11370 Anderson, Suite 1800
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: 909-558-2182
Ken Terrill Senior Solutions Executive and Program Manager
Source: https://lluh.org/health-professionals/gme/resident-fellow/ophthalmology-residency-fellowship/ophthalmology-residency