Ophthalmology Alumni
Connect with fellow alumni and faculty and learn about upcoming events at the Kellogg Eye Center.
Your affiliation with the U-M Medical School Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences puts you in the company of some 544 active alumni members representing our tradition of excellence.
Connecting Our Community
If you haven’t had a chance to return to Ann Arbor for a conference, reunion, or a Michigan football game, we warmly invite you to visit.
Explore our calendar of events and choose the ones that interest you most. We’d be delighted to give you a tour of our labs, share the latest departmental updates, and introduce you to our newest residents and fellows.
Finally, we invite your continued support of the Department. Your contribution to vision research, to the residency training program, or to other educational programs can make the difference in sustaining Kellogg's position as a leader in world-class ophthalmology.
Contact
777 E. Eisenhower Pkwy., Suite 650
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3268
Alumni Advisory Board
Our Alumni Advisory Board was formed in 1992 to assist with the alumni relations and fundraising efforts of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. The Board helps to formulate strategy by seeking input from other alumni(ae), referring physicians, and members of the community
- Tony Adamis
- Rich Garfinkel
- Gary Gutow
- Adam Hassan
- Bithika Kheterpal
- Gary Lelli, Jr.
- Thellea Leveque
- Paul Lichter
- Ken Musson
- Omondi Nyong’o
- Dolly Ann Padovani-Claudio
- Mike Petersen
- Jim Ravin
- Jeff Zink
Annual Events
Fall Reunion Day & Football Game
Fall Alumni Day at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is a celebration of our community and accomplishments. Alumni, faculty, and trainees come together for an inspiring day of updates on cutting-edge research, highlights of clinical innovations, and engaging presentations. It’s a unique opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, share stories, and experience firsthand the latest advances shaping the future of ophthalmology.
You will also have the opportunity to share in the excitement and camaraderie surrounding a football Saturday in Ann Arbor.
Alumni Reception at AAO
Join us at the annual W.K. Kellogg Eye Center Reception at American Academy of Ophthalmology. Reconnect with longtime friends, engage with our faculty on shared research interests, and forge new connections at our annual alumni reception.
Find up-to-date information about the next annual meeting
Alumni Reception at ARVO
Join us at the annual W.K. Kellogg Eye Center Reception at The Associate for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Catch up with old friends, check-in with our faculty about shared research interests, and make new connections at our annual alumni reception.
Give the Gift of Sight
Your gift helps our doctors and scientists save sight and advance treatments for common and rare eye diseases. Contributions accelerate research, expand access to care, and train the next generation of eye care leaders, ensuring that we continue to improve lives both in Michigan and around the world.
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