Medical Students UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and the Department of Ophthalmology offer an elective to introduce third and fourth-year medical students to the clinical diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders, as well as to the subspecialties of retina, glaucoma, pediatrics, neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastics, uveitis and cornea. Home Education Medical Students Ophthalmology Electives The UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and Department of Ophthalmology offer an elective to introduce third- and fourth-year medical students to the clinical diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders as well as to the subspecialties of retina, glaucoma, pediatrics, neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastics, uveitis and cornea (650A elective.) This course is available to UCI School of Medicine students as well as to applicants from medical schools in the United States, Canada and elsewhere. Fourth-year medical students who have completed the introductory course may also work with individual subspecialty faculty members by special arrangement (650B elective.) A research elective is also available to UC Irvine medical students only (699H elective.) Application information UC Irvine medical students, please email Medical Education or call 714.456.5176 to make an appointment. U.S. and Canadian students must apply through the Visiting Students Application Service (VSAS). To schedule an elective, go to the VSAS site. International applicants should email Medical Education or call 714.456.5176 to determine eligibility and schedule electives. For more information, go to the Medical Education Web site. Ophthalmology Rotation Once you have confirmed your rotation, review the elective packet, which includes information regarding the rotation. This curriculum is designed to introduce you to the specialty of ophthalmology, which involves the recognition, diagnosis and management of diseases of the eye and adnexa.