Cat Burkat, MD, FACS, a professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin—Madison School of Medicine and Public Health formally received the inaugural appointment to the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin Professorship at a special celebration at the Health Science Learning Center in Madison, WI on May 12, 2025.
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Excellence in Ophthalmology Resident Education: Spotlight on Essential Oculoplastics
For nearly two decades, the three-part Essential Oculoplastics course has played an instrumental role in helping ophthalmology resident trainees at the University of Wisconsin—Madison (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health hone their craft.
Visiting Resident Reflects on Her New University of Wisconsin-Madison ‘Family’
Dr. Yvette Sioson, a third- year ophthalmology resident at Santo Tomas Hospital in the Philippines, reflects on her recent four-week residency research and clinical observership with the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
UW Eye Surgeons Help Patient With Rare Disease Fight For Her Sight
Dani Hansen has repeated the same phrase over and over, thousands of times, in her head: “I want to be like a sunflower so that even on my darkest days I will stand tall and find the light.“ Over six years and nearly a dozen eye surgeries, the mantra has kept her going.
Pre-Med Students Receive Hands-On Introduction to Ophthalmology
Faculty and residents gave students from UW-Madison’s AHANA-MAPS Pre-Health Society – an organization for black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students interested in the health professions – a peek into the world of ophthalmology.
DOVS Faculty, Learners Team Up to Teach Ophthalmology to Local Students
Faculty and residents teamed up to put on a half-day learning opportunity – all about eyes – for local high school students from three schools. The second annual “Odyssey Into Ophthalmology” course, created by Cat Burkat, MD, FACS, took place on Friday, April 7 at the Health Sciences Learning Center.
Cat Burkat, MD, Honored at UW-Madison’s Outstanding Women of Color Awards
Outstanding. That’s the newest way to describe Cat Burkat, MD, FACS of the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. During a ceremony on March 3, Dr. Burkat was recognized with an Outstanding …
Funds Distribution Committee Supports New Projects
The Funds Distribution Committee has announced a new round of projects selected to receive funding: Clinical Eye Research Unit’s purchase of an Optos Widefield Camera, $50,000 Ismail Zaitoun, PhD, and Nader Sheibani, PhD, for their …
Patient Sight Series: Hope for Corneal Health
Imagine that the nerves leading to the cornea (clear windshield) of your eye have been damaged. Perhaps the damage was due to a viral infection, contact lens use, diabetes or even head trauma. Without the …