As the 2025-2026 academic year came to a close, we celebrated the accomplishments of our graduating ophthalmology residents and fellow. Throughout their training, these physicians made meaningful contributions to our department through their dedication to patient care, education, research, and service. We are proud of their accomplishments and excited to see the impact they will make as they continue their careers and advanced subspecialty training.

Ophthalmology Residents

Eleanor M. Burton, MD

• Ophthalmology Resident 2023–2026
• Next Step: Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Ryan T. Duong, MD

• Ophthalmology Resident 2023–2026
• Next Step: Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship with Retina Group of Washington and Georgetown University in Washington, DC.

Samuel D. Levant, MD

• Ophthalmology Resident 2023–2026
• Next Step: Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship at the University of Colorado.

Simon Mogendi, MD

• Ophthalmology Resident 2023–2026
• Next Step: Glaucoma Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania.

Fellows

Noreen Z. Khan, MD

• Glaucoma Fellow 2025–2026

Resident Awards

We are also proud to recognize the residents who received departmental awards for their achievements and contributions to UVA Ophthalmology.

Anne L. Brodie Resident Clinician Award

• Eleanor M. Burton, MD

VSEPS 2026 Kenneth Tuck Resident Advocacy Award

• Ryan J. Madsen, MD

Resident Service Award

• Sedona F. Rosenberg, MD

Resident Teaching Award

• Ryan T. Duong, MD

Departmental Awards

Debbie Perry Award Winner

• Rocky Carlson

Teacher of the Year Award

• Albert S. Jun, MD, PhD

We thank our graduating residents, fellow, and award recipients for their contributions to UVA Ophthalmology and wish them every success in the years ahead.