A Chat with Thomas Oetting MD, MS

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Thomas Oetting MD, MS. Dr. Oetting is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Iowa where he serves as Program Director of the Ophthalmology Residency Program, the Rodolfo N. Perez Jr, MD, and Margaret Perez Professor in Ophthalmology Education, and Deputy Director of the VA Medical Center Surgical Service We talk about his background in engineering and his time in the military, the idea of being the "Captain Of Your Own Ship" at the University of Iowa and what that means, the faculty who are dedicated to the education of the residents, the ability for residents to get involved in writing for UIowa's own EyeRounds.org, the culture of residents of being a tight-knit team, the patient care experience as a premier training center in the state of Iowa, and what kind of person Dr. Oetting is looking for to train at the University of Iowa, a top-ranking residency program annually. Be sure to checkout EyeRounds.org to find case reports from morning rounds, images, videos and tutorials. EyeRounds is a world-renowned resource for students, residents, physicians, and patients at every level of education. The site is visited by viewers from over 40 countries daily. You can follow Dr. Oetting on Twitter @cataractsurgery and you can also follow the Department's own Twitter account @UIowaEye to learn more about the University of Iowa. On Instagram, you can follow the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences @UiowaEye. Like, comment, subscribe, and share if you enjoy what I am doing. Be sure to drop a comment if you have any feedback for how I can make these chats a better listening or viewing experience for you. You can follow my own journey on Twitter @bilal_1712 and on Instagram @honestlybilal.