Education & Training at the Kellogg Eye Center

Ariane Kaplan, MD and Anjali Shah, MD Maize Block M, Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan Health

Educating Future Eye Care Leaders

At Michigan Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, we’re shaping the future of eye care by training the next generation of leaders in clinical care, research, and education.

Education is a core part of the mission at the Michigan Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. We are committed to training the next generation of ophthalmologists, vision scientists, and clinician-researchers through rigorous, hands-on programs that emphasize clinical excellence, scientific inquiry, and compassionate patient care. From medical students and residents to fellows and postdoctoral researchers, our learners gain experience in a dynamic academic environment supported by expert faculty and leading-edge resources.

Our department fosters a collaborative culture where education and mentorship go hand in hand. Trainees are exposed to a wide range of complex eye conditions, innovative surgical techniques, and groundbreaking research. Whether in the clinic, the lab, or the classroom, we prepare our graduates to become leaders who will advance the field of ophthalmology and improve vision care for communities around the world.

Education & Training Opportunities

Medical Student Ophthalmology Education

The Department offers medical students a unique learning experience through direct interaction with patients, faculty, and house staff.

Ophthalmology Residency Program

Our residency program offers broad training, subspecialty exposure, and research support, with seven spots available each year.

Ophthalmology Fellowship Program

Fellowships are offered in all the subspecialties, providing extensive clinical, teaching, and research experience.

Vision Research Training

The Vision Research Training emphasizes educational excellence in a diverse, collaborative environment spanning the full spectrum of vision science.

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Cell death in photoreceptor cells is reversible, study finds

A team of researchers from the University of Michigan found functional mitochondria are key to the recovery of dying photoreceptor cells.
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Uncovering how occludin protein maintains blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers

University of Michigan researchers uncover the role of occludin, a protein that regulates blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers, offering new insight into diabetic retinopathy.
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Poor vision plus unsafe homes drive higher fall risk in seniors

Ways to reduce falls within your home per a recent study with Michigan Medicine and the National Eye Institute.
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Doctors restore patient’s vision with progressive eye disease

Michael Budd was diagnosed with Fuchs’ dystrophy and underwent surgery at Kellogg Eye Center, which fixed his vision issues.
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Improving eye comfort in patients who wear contact lenses

Common difficulties include persistent discomfort, dry eyes, small bumps on the eye surface called corneal infiltrates and inflammation of the upper eyelid. Karen DeLoss, clinical associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at U-M Health discusses how contact lenses work, types of lenses available and treatment options for patients who struggle with wearing them.
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RNA modifications control how stem cells develop into retinal cells

Researchers from the University of Michigan investigated which signals control the development of stem cells into retinal cells. Their findings could help inform future research into creating cells for transplantation and screening promising drugs for retinal diseases.