For Sarah Groessl, MD, a 1996 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) ophthalmology residency program, a career in pediatric ophthalmology has brought both intellectual engagement and deeply rewarding …
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UW Ophthalmology Residency Program Rises in National Rankings
The University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health’s ophthalmology residency program continues to earn national recognition, ranking among the nation’s top ophthalmology training programs in Doximity’s 2025-2026 Residency Navigator survey. Based on …
DOVS @ AAO 2026
Join the faculty and alumni of the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in Chicago, IL October 18 – 21 as we connect, share, and advance our mission to save sight.
Hidden Hero: How One Ophthalmology Resident’s Vision Created a Legacy of Service
Some of the most meaningful legacies begin quietly. They are not built for recognition or accolades, but from the simple conviction that one person can make a difference. Over time, those quiet acts of service …
Two Weeks, Four Cities, One Global Mission: Eye Health for All
From Hyderabad to Madurai, then to Chennai and finally to New Delhi, University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) Chair Terri Young, MD, MBA recently spent two weeks traveling throughout India to …
Longest Running Cataract Extraction Training Course Brings Nationwide Learners to Madison
59 medical and veterinary residents, from 11 institutions nationwide participated in the annual 2-day phacoemulsification cataract extraction course at the Health Sciences Learning Center on August 14 and 15, 2026. The event was hosted jointly by the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS), the University of Iowa, and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Dr. Amitha Domalpally Named Director of the Wisconsin Reading Center
Amitha Domalpally, MD, PhD, was named director of the Wisconsin Reading Center (WRC), effective July 1, 2026. In this role, Dr. Domalpally, who most recently served as WRC Research Director, will oversee all operations of …
Dr. Sanbrita Mondal: Improving Vision. Inspiring the Next Generation
For Sanbrita Mondal, OD, FAAO, patient care and teaching have always gone hand in hand. Whether she’s helping someone adapt to vision loss or mentoring the next generation of eye care professionals, her goal is …
Department Chair Steps Into Two of Ophthalmology’s Top Leadership Roles
In the span of just a few months, Terri Young, MD, MBA passed one national leadership baton and picked up another— placing her at the forefront of two of ophthalmology’s most influential organizations. In early …