Providing an Exceptional Learning Experience in Ophthalmology
The Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine and the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences provide excellence in teaching, research, and clinical expertise to train tomorrow’s physicians and ophthalmologists. Each year, faculty from the John A. Moran Eye Center’s nationally recognized education program provide training to 50-60 medical students from the University of Utah, medical schools from across the country, and visiting residents.
Ophthalmology Student Electives
The following four courses are offered annually as medical student electives. If you are interested in a career in ophthalmology, please see electives 7590 and 7600 for a more rigorous elective. See individual courses for specific requirements.
- Course #7595: Introduction to Clinical Ophthalmology
- Course #7590: Research in Ophthalmology
- Course #7600: Clinical Preceptorship in Ophthalmology
- Course #7700: Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology
More Information
Alexandra M. Ruiz, Administrative Assistant Academics
John A. Moran Eye Center
65 Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132
Telephone: 801-215-6701
Fax: 801-581-3357
Student Affairs Program Coordinator
Student Affairs Office, Dean's Office/School of Medicine
University of Utah Health Sciences Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132
Telephone: 801-581-5599
Additional Education Program Resources
Learn More About Our Residency Program
Education Focus Annual Reports
Past Education Focus Reports
- Education Focus 2024: Next Generation Experts
- Education Focus 2023: Making the Rounds with Our Ophthalmic Hospitalist
- Education Focus 2022: Supporting and Connecting Trainees
- Education Focus 2021: The Next Chapter
- Education Focus 2020: Leading Change
- Education Focus 2019: Honing Surgical Expertise
- Education Focus 2018: One Step Ahead
- Education Focus 2016: Explore and Expand in a Top 10 Residency Program
-
Education Focus 2015: The Best Kept Secret in Ophthalmology Education
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
Rachel G. Simpson, MD, Vice Chair of Education
Phone: 801-581-2352
rachel.simpson@hsc.utah.edu
Griffin J. Jardine, MD, Associate 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
Meghan Johnson, Programs Manager, Academics
Phone: 801-213-4044
meghan.johnson@hsc.utah.edu
Chandler C. Thompson, Administrative Manager, Academics
Phone: 801-581-3023
chandler.thompson@hsc.utah.edu
Alexandra Ruiz, Academic Services
Phone: 801-215-6701
alexandra.m.ruiz@hsc.utah.edu