Celebrating the DOVS Class of 2022
May 24 2022
On June 17, the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences will celebrate the graduation of three resident physicians and three clinical fellows. Residents From left to right: Tyler Boulter, MD. Paige Richards,…
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DOVS Faculty, Learners Team Up to Teach Ophthalmology to Local Students
Apr 20 2022
A group of UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences staff, faculty and learners recently teamed up to put on a half-day learning opportunity – all about eyes – for local students. The “Odyssey Into…
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Alumni Donations Make Allen Eye Library and Learning Lab Refresh Possible
Jan 23 2020
The 2020 Experience, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences as an independent department, commenced with a rededication of the James C. Allen Eye Library and Learning Lab…
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UW Hospitals and Clinics Among Nation’s Top 20
Aug 02 2019
For the first time in the history of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” rankings, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics are listed on the Honor Roll – the 20 most highly ranked hospitals in…
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DOVS Residents Represent Wisconsin Ophthalmology in Washington, D.C.
May 01 2018
More than 400 ophthalmologists gathered in Washington, D.C. on April 18-21, 2018, for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Congressional Advocacy Day and Mid-Year Forum to learn more about politics, policy and practice management and advocate for…
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UW Medical Student Residency Matches 2019
Feb 15 2018
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR UW MEDICAL STUDENTS Our education program fosters growth at every level. We stand proudly with our UW medical students that have chosen to pursue ophthalmology residency programs and have matched at the…
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2017 International Initiative: Aline Martins
Dec 07 2017
There are 5,342 miles between Madison, Wisconsin and São Paulo, Brazil. That is the journey international resident Aline Martins embarked on to further her studies in ophthalmology at the UW-Madison Department of Ophthalmological and Visual…
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A Masterful Ballet of Efficiency and Grace: New Resident Cataract Surgery Curriculum
Dec 01 2017
“Learning to perform cataract surgery requires development of highly specialized intraocular microsurgical skills and application of those skills in high-stakes situations with little tolerance for error,” according to Dr. Stephen Sauer, associate professor of comprehensive…
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Meet Our First Year Residents
Sep 28 2017
BRADEN BURCKHARD, MD Education: BA in Biology, Chemistry at Minot State University in North Dakota MD from University of North Dakota PGY-1 internship at Gundersen Medical Foundation in LaCrosse, WI Why Madison? Madison has the…
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