The dream remains alive and well ππΎ
New department photo for the new journey!
ALSO: my department offers a fellow-discount on LASIK/PRK. Please reach out if youβre living in the bay and are interested!
We are proud to once again be ranked among the nation's best by @usnews! The 2024-25 Best Hospitals rankings recognized us at #6 for the second year in a row, the highest-ranking of an eye program in the Midwest. πποΈ
First case of fellowship:
1.)Anterior orbitotomy to dissect the infraorbital nerve (Yes, I was scrubbed for this too π)
2.)Anterior lamellar keratoplasty
3.)Corneal neurontization
We did all of this for 1 case. It was amazing π
Two (of many) monumental mentors whoβve shaped me into the clinician and surgeon that I am today ππΎ
Grateful for their guidance throughout my time in residency. While Iβm not going into plastics or retina, Iβll always incorporate their teaching!
I surgically repaired two traumatic open globes in one day.
Please please PLEASE wear eye protection when working with machinery/tools involving metal on metal contact.
One mistake can result in a lifetime of vision loss.
You can use sponge spears to boost posterior pressure during #DMEK surgery. Dr. Chris Sales demonstrates in this 1-Minute Video. https://t.co/qdIs8KR6Pw #cornea
Truly a transformative and inspirational weekend attending the 18th annual Heed Ophthalmic Foundationβs Resident Retreat! Honored to have been chosen from @uiowaeye to attend!
Honored to be named the 2024 recipient of the Robert A. Copeland Jr. Advocacy Education Award. I hope to continue my work in advocacy, recruiting a diverse workforce of ophthalmologists, and training future generations of eye surgeons! @aao_ophth@uiowaeye
Congratulations to Chief Resident, Dr. Aaron Dotson on being named the 2024 recipient of the Robert A. Copeland Jr. Advocacy Education Award, a joint effort of @aao_ophth's OPHTHPAC Committee and @NmaEye!
May the warmth of this joyous season fill your hearts with love, laughter, and endless happiness. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas filled with cherished moments and beautiful memories! ππ #MerryChristmas#HappyHolidays
Congratulations to our current Yale Ophthalmology residents who matched with top tier fellowship programs! We are so proud of your success, and wish you nothing but the best!
#SFMatch#matchday#fellowship