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EyeGuru was founded to make the steep learning curve in ophthalmology training just a little easier. Everyone remembers the first year of starting ophthalmology residency as the most challenging, and exciting, time in their careers. Within the span of 12 months, you're transformed into a specialist in the field of extraordinarily small scale, delicacy and subtlety.

Philosophy

EyeGuru was created to re-invent the way ophthalmology trainees learn the field. We provide articles which are designed for rapid learning that are specific to the existing level of knowledge that residents have. You get no more and no less information that exactly what's needed. Our flashcard deck very closely follows the course outline of the Academy of Ophthalmology Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC), so you know that all testable content is well represented.

Here to Pave the Way

EyeGuru makes it easy to learn ophthalmology in an efficient manner. For example, check our essential articles for starting your ophthalmology residency. Take a look at the residency knowledge card deck, the most efficient way to learn ophthalmology.

Meet The Founders

Shawn is a 3rd year ophthalmology resident at UCLA. Prior to medical school, he was a nationally recognized high school biology teacher with Teach for America. During this time, he completed a Master’s in Education with a focus on mastery tracking and learning retention. He has launched ventures in both the healthcare device and information spaces, and has a technical background in web platforms and growth. He completed his MD / MBA at Stanford with a focus in healthcare leadership.

Ben has over a decade of experience in web development and has built sites for both local businesses and non-profit organizations. He is currently a 4th year medical student at UCLA where he started numerous student-led initiatives to expand teaching opportunities available to medical students. He is most interested in leveraging new teaching modalities to bolster traditional lecture-style didactics. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and is applying to ophthalmology residency.

David earned his M.D. from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. Always passionate about teaching, he founded and led multiple student organizations related to community health and ophthalmology. He has engaged in grant supported scholarly works in ophthalmic imaging, authored numerous first author publications, consulted for the ophthalmic pharmaceutical industry, and founded several independent ventures in the healthcare arena. He is currently an ophthalmology resident at the Jules Stein Eye Institute.

Meet The Team

Juliet earned a BS in biology at Stanford University. She graduated with an MD from Columbia University College of Physician and Surgeons with distinction as an AOA recipient. She has a passion for mentorship and service to underserved communities. She is a cofounder of Corporate Minority, a career resource site dedicated to providing minorities with the tools needed to succeed in their professional career. Juliet is currently an ophthalmology resident at the Jules Stein Eye Institute.

Special Thanks

Special thanks to Dr. Robert Chang from the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University for his committed support during the early stages of this project.