Department of Ophthalmology Call Scheduling. The Ophthalmology residency program is considered home heavy call and is paid a home heavy stipend. Call will not exceed one (1) in three (3) averaged over a three-month rotation, even in cases of prolonged resident absence. Remaining call will be covered by staff. Call periods will be scheduled with one resident covering home heavy call for the period of either Monday through Thursday night consecutively, with post-call days available at the resident’s professional discretion OR Friday through Sunday night consecutively, with post-call days available at the resident’s professional discretion.
