Current Residents
Class of 2026
Hometown: Leawood, KS
Undergrad: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: University of Kansas, School of Medicine
Career Plan: Likely comprehensive ophthalmology, but will consider all subspecialities with an open mind throughout residency
Hobbies/Interests: Golf, drums, travel, spending time with friends and family
Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Undergrad: Hendrix College
Medical School: University of Arkansas College of Medicine
Career Plan: Undecided at this time. Ideally, I would love a role that involves teaching and mentorship.
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with family, exploring new places, cooking, knitting, and researching new topics. I have plans to self-publish a book in the coming years.
Hometown: Cape Girardeau, MO
Undergrad: University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO
Career Plan: Grow my skills in both the clinic and OR, while serving the people who call Kansas City home!
Hobbies/Interests: Bread and Pizza baking, 3D printing, beer brewing, hiking, scuba diving and traveling!
Class of 2027
Hometown: Wichita, KS
Undergrad: University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita, Wichita, KS
Career Plan: Undecided on subspecialty. Very interested in global Ophthalmology and mentoring future generations
Hobbies/Interests: Coffee, KU, and KC sports, spending time my family.
Hometown: Spring, TX
Undergrad: Texas A&M University
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Career Plan: Interested in pediatric ophthalmology and/or oculoplastics but subject to change! Want an emphasis on working with underserved populations and teaching/mentoring future physicians.
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, volleyball, online gaming, movies, viola, and Houston Sports!
Hometown: Wichita, KS
Undergrad: Oklahoma State University
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Career Plan: Undecided on subspecialty vs comprehensive practice but aim to emphasize increasing access to ophthalmic care for Kansans.
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends, recreational league basketball, wood working, travel, and cheering on OSU sports and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Undergrad: Baylor University, Waco, TX
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Career Plan: I am interested in comprehensive ophthalmology, though I am looking forward to leraning more about each subspecialty throughout residency. I plan to participate in both local and global ophthalmology outreach efforts.
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends, hosting dinner parties, skiing, Pilates, pickleball/tennis, crochet/knitting and restoring furniture.
Class of 2028
Hometown: Fort Collins, CO
Undergrad: University of Tulsa, Tulsa, OK
Medical School: Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Career Plan: I am still undecided about subspecialty vs. comprehensive practice but I would like an emphasis on working with underserved populations. I am also interested in global ophthalmology!
Hobbies/Interests: Running, soccer, hiking, pickleball, trying new restaurants, baking, reading, traveling, learning new languages, watching sports and spending time with friends.
Hometown: Liberal, KS
Undergrad: University of Missouri - Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
Medical School: University of Missouri – Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
Career Plan: I’m undecided on a subspecialty, but I want to provide care to underserved communities and become a mentor for others!
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, traveling, exploring new restaurants, reality TV and New York Times mini-games.
Hometown: Overland Park, KS
Undergraduate: University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS
Career Plan: I am undecided at this time, but early interest in global health and mentorship opportunities.
Hobbies/Interests: Swing dancing, video games, workout classes, tabletop gaming and Japanese.
Hometown: Born in Kansas City but grew up in Columbia, MO
Undergraduate: Columbia University, New York City, NY
Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO
Career Plan: Undecided but currently interested in uveitis. I would like to center my career on reducing disparities in vision care and advocating for representation and diversity in the next generation of ophthalmologists.
Hobbies/interests: Hiking, cooking, baking, musicals and traveling.
Class of 2029
Hometown: Olathe, KS
Undergrad: University of Northwestern, St. Paul
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Career Plan: Undecided on subspecialty vs. comprehensive but planning on some level of global health involvement.
Hobbies/Interests: Rock climbing, running, weightlifting, snowboarding, mountaineering, cooking, and playing Bananagrams.
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Undergrad: Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Career Plan: I am undecided if I want to specialize at this time, but I am interested in working with underserved communities, both locally and abroad.
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, traveling, exploring new restaurants, going to movies and concerts, and spending time with my family, friends and corgi!
Hometown: Norman, Oklahoma
Undergrad: University of Oklahoma
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Career Plan: Goal is to be a global ophthalmologist, open to subspecializing in any field I think may help me in doing so the best. Want to serve as a mentor for future physicians as well.
Hobbies/Interests: Love all things animals, basketball, football, pickleball, hiking, traveling, and being with my family, friends, and cats.
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergrad: Northwestern University
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
Career Plan: Foster strong relationships with patients, mentor aspiring physicians, and work with underserved communities on the local and global levels.
Hobbies/Interests: Figure skating, hiking, cooking, painting, and playing field hockey.