Education
Empowering Tomorrow’s Ophthalmic Surgeons and Specialists
5 New Residents
Each year, up to five residents begin the four-year program to prepare for a career as a physician, surgeon, or contributor to the profession.
4 Clinical Fellows
Each year, up to four clinical fellows begin the fellowship program with the Dean McGee Department of Ophthalmology, training for a specific subspecialty.
Advancing Education and Clinical Excellence
The University of Oklahoma’s ophthalmology program at the OU Health Dean McGee Eye Institute ranks among the top in the nation. Renowned for its world-class faculty and exceptional clinical depth, residents and fellows come here to receive the education needed to become elite leaders in ophthalmic care and research.
As a philanthropic supporter of the Dean McGee Department of Ophthalmology, the Dean McGee Eye Institute Foundation provides the funding and support required to keep the program strong.
Ophthalmic Education at the OU Health Dean McGee Eye Institute
Through intentional giving and the help of our supporters, DMEIF supports the Department of Ophthalmology’s top-rated residency programs, robust fellowship programs, and medical student programs.
Residency Program
Consistently ranked among the top programs in the nation, this expansive four-year residency offers extensive surgical, clinical, and research opportunities. Residents benefit from hands-on training under dedicated faculty, preparing them for elite careers in both academic and private ophthalmic practice.
Fellowship Program
Designed for subspecialty training, these advanced programs offer immersive clinical and surgical experience in fields such as cornea, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, and surgical retina care. As a major referral center, training here exposes fellows to a massive volume of both complex and rare cases.
Medical Student Program
This program provides clinical shadowing, case-based lectures, and hands-on skills workshops for third- and fourth-year medical students at the OU College of Medicine. It also features an immersive, four-week Advanced Ophthalmology Clerkship for fourth-year students pursuing an ophthalmology residency.
Establishing a Foundation for Career-Long Success
The impact of the Dean McGee Department of Ophthalmology’s educational experience extends beyond daily rotations to support physicians throughout their entire professional journeys. By maintaining an elite standard of training and fostering intentional post-graduate relationships, the department effectively equips trainees for lifetime leadership throughout the ophthalmic community.
Education Awards
OU Health DMEI/Dean McGee Department of Ophthalmology holds a distinguished history of national recognition for its standards, earning honors that validate its position at the forefront of medical training. This standard benefits every physician trained within the department.
The Acers Society
Established by alumni to support training, the society bridges the gap between education and practice. By joining and connecting with alumni, residents and fellows gain opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.
