EDUCATION PROGRAM AND ALUMNI NEWS
Education Newsletter Summer 2025
Recent news from Moran's nationally ranked education program.
No. 1 Ranking for Residency Program
Doximity’s 2025-2026 Residency Navigator has ranked the Moran Eye Center's residency program No. 1 in the West and No. 6 nationwide.
Supporting Student Scientists
The Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation of Utah is celebrating 15 years of advancing innovative research at Moran.
Alumni give back
The future of ophthalmology is only as good as its next generation of physicians.
Your contribution will help us purchase surgical training equipment and educational materials and support top-tier training, ensuring alumni are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle the most pressing eye health issues.
Contact Us
University of Utah School of Medicine
Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
John A. Moran Eye Center
Academic Office
65 Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Phone: 801-585-3719
Fax: 801-581-5806
Judith E.A. Warner, MD, Vice Chair of Education
Phone: 801-581-2352
judith.warner@hsc.utah.edu
Griffin J. Jardine, MD, Residency Program Director
Phone: 801-581-2352
griffin.jardine@hsc.utah.edu
Sravanthi Vegunta, MD, Associate Residency Program Director
Phone: 801-581-2352
srav.vegunta@hsc.utah.edu
Roya Garakani, DO, Associate Residency Program Director
Phone: 801-585-3071
roya.garakani@hsc.utah.edu
Chandler C. Thompson, Administrative Manager, Academics
Phone: 801-581-3023
chandler.thompson@hsc.utah.edu
Meghan Johnson, Programs Manager, Academics
Phone: 801-213-4044
meghan.johnson@hsc.utah.edu
River McKenzie, Executive Assistant
Phone: 801-585-0811
river.mckenzie@hsc.utah.edu
Alexandra Ruiz, Academic Services
Phone: 801-215-6701
alexandra.m.ruiz@hsc.utah.edu