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ID: 2401121042
University of Florida Program
Gainesville, FL
Data Last updated: 3/28/2025
Overview
Program & Work Schedule
Overview

The University of Florida ophthalmology residency program provides the best clinical ophthalmology residency experience in the nation. Our residents are very experienced and graduate at the top 1% of the nation in cataract surgery numbers. Our research division solves important clinical problems including creating viral vectors and studying diabetic retinopathy. Our residents are exceptionally well trained and match in prestigious fellowship programs if they decide to pursue further training.
Information
Program best described as
University-based
Primary teaching site
Shands Hospital at the University of Florida-Gainesville
Accredited length of training
3
Required length
3
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2025-2026 No
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Program start dates July 1
Participates in ERAS® No
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Jonathan Hu MD
University of Florida College of Medicin
Box 100284
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610-3003
Tel: (352) 273-8778
Fax: (352) 273-7402
E-mail:
Person to contact for more information about the program: Christie Little
Univ of Florida Miller Health Ctr
Dept of Ophthalmology
Box 100284 JHMHC
Gainesville, FL 32610-0284
Tel: (352) 273-8778
Fax: (352) 273-7402
E-mail: cllittle@ufl.edu cllittle@ufl.edu
Survey Received: 5/31/2024

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Location

University of Florida College of Medicin
Box 100284
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610-3003

Sponsor

University of Florida College of Medicine
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610

Participant(s)

Shands Hospital at the University of Florida-Gainesville
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610-0326

Naval Hospital (Jacksonville)
2080 Child St
Jacksonville, FL 32214-5000

Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Lake City)
619 S Marion St
Lake City, FL 32025-5898

North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System
1601 Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32602