Programs

Pupils Curriculum

The Pupils curriculum (as in the eye and the student) was recently developed to provide students with an ophthalmology curriculum that parallels the JeffMD curriculum.

Mentorship Program

The TDOS Mentorship Program was started to connect 1st and 2nd year medical students interested in ophthalmology with 3rd and 4th year mentors applying to ophthalmology residency to create a supportive community at Jefferson and help students foster professional relationships.

Give Kids Sight Day

For years, Wills Eye Hospital has collaborated with Children First, Essilor Vision Foundation, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, The School District of Philadelphia, and hundreds of volunteers to provide kids with access to free vision care.

The event, held annually in the fall, is for children 17 years and under from Philadelphia and surrounding counties, who have not had, or who have not passed, an eye screening. Wills Eye Hospital provides this free service despite the insurance status of the child. Since 2009, more than 9,000 children have received free eye care services.

This year, the event will be held on October 15, 2022.

https://www.willseye.org/give-kids-sight-day/

https://www.childrenfirstpa.org/resource/give-kids-sight-day/

Annual Slit-lamp Workshop Session

Each year, the residents of Wills Eye Hospital offer their time to provide hands-on experience at the slit lamp for Jefferson medical students.