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BCSC Course

For the month of January, PGY-2 residents are sent to a Basic Science Course in Ophthalmology. In prior years our residents have attended a course in Houston, Texas. In 2020, 2023, 2024 and 2025 the residents attended the in person course at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. At the Basic Science Course, they attend over one hundred hours of didactic lectures led by more than 80 renown clinicians and scientists as well as participate in various practical sessions including an orbital dissection, anatomy and histology laboratories, a phacoemulsification wet lab, and workshops in oculoplastics fillers and facial rejuvenation, ultrasound and Pentacam imaging, retinoscopy, refraction, and micro-invasive glaucoma surgery. During this month, residents are relieved of their call duties and clinical responsibilities by the PGY-I residents.

2025

Four BCSC students stand in front of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center in New York City.  Four BCSC students at an outdoor ice skating rink.

2024

Program year two residents in New York City  Program year two residents pose for selfie in New York  

2023

Program year two residents at basketball game   Program year two residents at dinner