Acers Society
Honoring Thomas E. Acers, MD
Benefitting Ophthalmology Resident & Fellow Education
Established in the spring of 2004 by the alumni of the University of Oklahoma Department of Ophthalmology, the Acers Society honors the department’s first full-time chair, Dr. Thomas E. Acers. The Society exists to support and further the highest quality of resident and fellow education.
By ensuring tomorrow’s ophthalmologists receive world-class training and supervised clinical experience, the Acers Society protects the future of the profession and the patients it serves—a commitment shared by every member.
Building Professional Connections
In addition to supporting the next generation of ophthalmology professionals, members have the opportunity to build lasting professional and mentoring relationships. Acers Society members, including both alumni and current residents or fellows, can share their knowledge, advice, and experiences during the annual Acers Reception and other events.
Supporting Initiatives
To encourage an appreciation of medical literature and scientific methods, the OU Department of Ophthalmology encourages residents to produce at least one original project per year through the residency research initiative.
These residents present their research at the annual Resident and Alumni meeting in June. Following a vote by the faculty, the resident with the winning presentation is awarded the Dr. and Mrs. T.E. Acers Resident Honor Award at the Acers Reception.
Acers Society Membership
Membership in the Acers Society is open to graduates of the ophthalmology program at the University of Oklahoma, as well as interested supporters of the program.
If you are interested in joining the Acers Society, please contact the Dean McGee Eye Institute Foundation.
Life Member (Age 40 and Over)
An initial donation of $1,000 to enter. Life Membership at this level will be billed at $1,000 per year for the remainder of your $10,000 pledge.
Life Member (Age 39 and Under)
An initial donation of $500 to enter. Life Membership at this level will be billed at $500 per year for the remainder of your $10,000 pledge.
Annual Member
An initial donation of $250 to enter. Annual Membership will be billed at $250 per year and will be cumulative toward a Life Membership.
Current Resident or Fellow
An initial donation of $100 to enter. Annual Membership will be billed at $100 per year during residency or fellowship, and will be cumulative toward Life Membership.
Acers Society Committee Members
William S. Clifford, MD, MBA
Chair
Garden City, KS
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Ann Acers-Warn, MD, MBA
Lawton, OK
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Evan J. Allan, MD
Twin Falls, ID
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Donald E. Beahm, MD
Great Bend, KS
Retired
P. Lloyd Hildebrand, MD, FACS
Las Vegas, NV
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James H. Little, MD
Norman, OK
In Loving Memory
Annie Moreau, MD, FACS
Oklahoma City, OK
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W. Stanley Muenzler, MD
Oklahoma City, OK
In Loving Memory
Roland A. Walters, MD
Oklahoma City, OK
Retired
Help Us Sustain a Lasting Legacy of Excellence
The Dean McGee Eye Institute Foundation values every Acers Society member’s dedication to the advancement of ophthalmic education. Your support, both through membership and dedicated donations, allows us to fund the specialized resources, training, and fellowships required to maintain premier training standards—making ongoing advancement possible.
Thank you for supporting the future of clinical and academic excellence that Dr. Acers established!