Meet Our Alumni

Our research is at the forefront of developing new methods for diagnosis and treatments of eye diseases and disorders. In addition to educating the leaders of tomorrow, we are committed to serving the San Diego and global community.

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Medical Student Alumni

While ophthalmology is a competitive field to match in, our department has a strong track record of mentoring UC San Diego medical students interested in pursuing a career in ophthalmology. Many of them have obtained positions in the top residency training programs in the country.

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Fellow Alumni

The UCSD Department of Ophthalmology strives to deliver the highest caliber and most suitable  ophthalmology fellows. Each program places a high emphasis on providing subspecialty training for clinical ophthalmology and research. We take pride in the education and bond created.

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Residency Alumni

Shiley residency alumni have utilized their top-notch training to launch successful careers across many areas, including clinical practice, research, education, and advocacy. Below are a few examples of recent alumni accomplishments, and a longer list of alumni testimonials.

Heed Fellows and Heed Retreat participants
Medi Eslani, MD (2023) Marissa Shoji, MD (2023Christopher Toomey, MD, PhD (2020)James Walsh, MD, PhD (2020)Sally Baxter, MD, MSc (2018)Lilangi Ediriwickrema, MD (2018)Tommy Korn, MD (2000)

Leaders in Medical Education
Kyle Godfrey, MD (2017) - Ophthalmology Residency Program Director, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York Presbyterian HospitalJeffrey Lee, MD (2009) - Ophthalmology Residency Program Director, UCSD Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology and Shiley Eye Institute

Research Award Recipients
Christopher Toomey, MD, PhD (2020) - 2023 Research to Prevent Blindness Career Development Award Sally Baxter, MD, MSc (2018) - 2020 NIH Office of the Director Early Independence Award

Leaders in Advocacy
Diane Shiba, MD (2009) - President of the California Academy of Eye Physicians and SurgeonsLeaders in Industry David Kuo, MD (2021) - Genentech Abigail Huang, MD (2016) - Verily Life Sciences

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