The Ophthalmology Residency provides an exceptional, collaborative training experience designed to develop skilled, compassionate, and forward-thinking ophthalmologists. Our three-year advanced program combines progressive surgical training, broad exposure to ophthalmic subspecialties, and a strong foundation in clinical excellence, education, and research.
About the Program
Director: Brian Mihok, D.O.
Mission
The Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Ophthalmology Residency Program seeks to produce competent, compassionate, and current ophthalmologists through dedication to self-directed learning, progressive training in advanced surgical skills, and a lifelong commitment to advancement of surgical knowledge. We want to produce ophthalmologists who will improve the lives of patients and colleagues in the communities they serve. The Ophthalmology Program's multi-sub-specialty trained staff and physicians instruct the residents with the goal of achieving proficiency and excellence in services, education, and research. Over the course of their training, each resident develops competency and efficiency in the handling and use of technical equipment, surgical equipment, as well as surgical lab skills under the supervision of qualified faculty and staff.
Program Overview
The WSU BSOM Ophthalmology Residency Program is a 3-year advanced program which takes two residents per year, for a total of six residents
2025-2026 Academic Year - 2 (PGY2), 2 (PGY3), 2 (PGY4)
Program Aims
- Produce ophthalmologists who are highly qualified, competent, compassionate, well-rounded, and ready for a career in community-based surgery.
- Expand our residency to support the local demand for ophthalmologists to care for an increasing patient population.
- Prepare residents to be competitive applicants for fellowships and have the opportunity to pursue a subspecialty interest of their choice.
- Train physicians who are involved in Quality Improvement and aware of how to conduct research in a community-based setting.
- Continue to train and retain the top-notch graduates of the Ophthalmology Residency Program to meet the Boonshoft School of Medicine's overall mission of producing impeccable ophthalmologists in turn improving the quality of care throughout the Dayton area and the State of Ohio.