In this episode, I chat with Dr. Nimesh Patel. Dr. Patel is a vitreoretinal surgeon in adult and pediatric retina at Mass. Eye and Ear and Boston Children's Hospital. He is also a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School

We discuss Dr. Patel's path to ophthalmology and his experiences completing his residency and fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Patel was instrumental in developing Bascom Palmer's Instagram page and explains why social media is an excellent educational platform. He also shares key insights into the residency interview process from the selection committee's perspective and general advice for applicants. Finally, we discuss Dr. Patel's take on post-training considerations and his recent job search experience.

You can follow Dr. Patel on Instagram and Twitter @Nemo_Patel_MD.