Jamie Dietze
“If you want co-residents or faculty members who are going to support you 100% when you need it, you are going to find it here at WVU.”
Jamie Dietze, M.D., was drawn to a career in ophthalmology because it blends the aspects of medicine that she enjoys most – patient care, research and outreach.
Through completing medical school rotations and job shadowing, Dr. Dietze discovered the field had surgical specialty options, outpatient clinics and research, as well as allowing more autonomy for physicians than some other specialties.
But, it’s the impact on her patients that makes her certain this field is as much a calling as it is a career.
“There are very few medical fields where your patients return so satisfied and so grateful,” Dietze said of ophthalmology. “It’s really awesome to be able to help improve someone’s quality of life so drastically.”
Dietze decided on WVU for her training after searching for couples match residency programs with her husband. WVU ranked highly on both their lists due to its diverse, accredited program options for both of their specialties.
In addition to strong training opportunities, Dietze said the best thing about the university and the state are the people she encounters on a daily basis.
Dietze said her co-residents, team members and the techs are all willing to help anyone in need and don’t hesitate to go above and beyond to ensure the best quality care for their patients.
“Our faculty truly want everyone around them to succeed,” she said. “If a resident is interested in their particular specialty, they are always willing to provide additional guidance and insight to help us.”
Dietze said WVU’s program offers an abundance of opportunities unique to WVU, including access to an on-site refractive laser and a deep bench of team members who cross subspecialties.
Like any field, Dietze acknowledges that here will be hard days, but that WVU’s training program helps its residents through those hard days through a great support network.
“If you want co-residents or faculty members who are going to support you 100% when you need it, you are going to find it here at WVU,” Dietze said.