UAMS Ophthalmology Residency Program

UAMS Ophthalmology Residency Program The UAMS Ophthalmology Residency Program provides a broad educational experience in all aspects of o

07/10/2025

John Shock, M.D., founding director of the Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute, was named one of the inaugural recipients of the Harry P. Ward, M.D. Visiona...

Congratulations Dr. Will Henry & Crew!!! 👏🏻👍🏻🎉
05/22/2025

Congratulations Dr. Will Henry & Crew!!! 👏🏻👍🏻🎉

Congratulations Dr. Will Henry & crew!! 👏🏻👍🏻🎉
05/22/2025

Congratulations Dr. Will Henry & crew!! 👏🏻👍🏻🎉

05/08/2025
Congrats Alex Kilgore!!! 👏🏻👍🏻😀
07/16/2024

Congrats Alex Kilgore!!! 👏🏻👍🏻😀

🌟 Exciting News at Kilgore Vision Center! 🌟

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Alex Kilgore to our team! Dr. Kilgore brings an impressive background and a passion for ophthalmology that will benefit our community greatly.

🔹 Education:
- Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

- Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, graduating top of his class

- Bachelor's and Associate degrees in Biology from the University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas State University, both Summa Cum Laude

🔹 Volunteer Experience:
- Extensive volunteer work in free eye clinics and diabetic retinopathy clinics

- Student Coordinator roles at multiple clinics, showcasing his leadership and dedication

🔹 Certifications and Awards:
- USMLE Steps 1-3 with outstanding scores

- Numerous awards including Ophthalmology Chief of the Year and the John P. Shock MD Student Award

🔹 Research and Publications:
- Published multiple scientific articles in prestigious journals

- Presented at numerous conferences and grand rounds, demonstrating his expertise and commitment to advancing ophthalmology

🔹 Professional Memberships:
- Active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and other esteemed organizations

Dr. Kilgore’s experience, research, and commitment to community service make him a fantastic addition to Kilgore Vision Center. We are confident that his expertise will enhance the care we provide to our patients.

Join us in welcoming Dr. Alex Kilgore to our family! 🎉👁️

PGY-1 onboarding is complete & they are ready to start their new life as Ophthalmology Residents!!!!Welcome to the Jones...
06/28/2024

PGY-1 onboarding is complete & they are ready to start their new life as Ophthalmology Residents!!!!Welcome to the Jones Eye Family Drs. Mitchell, Murphy, Quon & Whaley!!! 😎🤓👍🏻

MOVIN’ on UP!!! Their time in the PGY2 Bunker is coming to an end. Tony, Alex, Sam & Jamal drew for their new offices a...
05/23/2024

MOVIN’ on UP!!! Their time in the PGY2 Bunker is coming to an end. Tony, Alex, Sam & Jamal drew for their new offices and are EXCITED to settle into their own space for the next 2 years. LOOKout PGY3…they are coming for ya!!! 👁️🤗😎

04/04/2024

Most people are familiar with needing glasses for being farsighted or nearsighted. Low vision, however, can’t be fixed with glasses, contacts, or other standard treatments like medicine or surgery. There is a way forward, though, and it starts at the Low Vision Clinic at the UAMS Harvey & Bernice ...

The “old” and the “new”!! 🤓 National Eye Meetings are a GREAT way to reconnect with JEI Alumn!!! Drs. Tony Chacko, Chri...
03/07/2024

The “old” and the “new”!! 🤓 National Eye Meetings are a GREAT way to reconnect with JEI Alumn!!! Drs. Tony Chacko, Christian Ponder and Joe Fong representing us well at the 50th Annual NANOS Meeting in Hawaii!! 🏝️

Congratulations to Drs. Ji, Shakarchi and Georgiou for matching in Retina Fellowships!!!!Dr. Ji-NIH, Bethesda, MDDr. Sha...
12/15/2023

Congratulations to Drs. Ji, Shakarchi and Georgiou for matching in Retina Fellowships!!!!
Dr. Ji-NIH, Bethesda, MD
Dr. Shakarchi-UAMS
Dr. Georgiou-Duke
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Residency Program

The Ophthalmology Residency Program provides a broad educational experience in all aspects of ophthalmology. Residents work and perform research beside experienced comprehensive and subspecialist ophthalmologists. Modern, fully-equipped exam lanes and operating suites are provided at principal rotation sites which include the Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, and the John L. McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital.

The three-year program prepares graduates for the challenge and complexity of future practices in ophthalmology through training in the latest scientific and technological advances. Our comprehensive curriculum allows residents to benefit from a very broad clinical and surgical experience. They develop valuable expertise in different subspecialty areas during their three years of study.

Being the only Ophthalmology Training Program in Arkansas, our residents have excellent volume, and a well-balanced clinical and surgical load of patients. Our extensive faculty of subspecialist ophthalmologists make us the region’s largest ophthalmologic specialty group. We have an active community-based faculty, allowing residents to develop close working relationships with both generalists and specialists.

To apply, a completed application must be processed through the Central Application Service (CAS) and submitted along with your dean’s letter [after September 1.] With the exception of the dean’s letter, we will not accept any material after Sept. 1. For more information, please e-mail OphthalmologyResidency@uams.edu or you may e-mail the Program Director, Ahmed Sallam, M.D., Associate Program Director, Jeffrey Yee, M.D., or the Resident Coordinator, Shelli Madison B.A.,