At Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI), we are proud to be at the forefront of medical research and innovation in the field of ophthalmology. Our residency program conducted in affiliation with the University of Oklahoma (OU) Department of Ophthalmology is one of the most challenging and rewarding in the country. We encourage our residents to become experienced, accomplished leaders in their fields and to develop the tools and expertise they need to succeed.

About Our Ophthalmology Residency Program

At DMEI/OU, our faculty pledge is to provide medical residents in our ophthalmology residency program with the best quality training to prepare them for careers in either private clinical practice or in an academic environment and help them achieve their full potential as a physician, surgeon, and contributor to the profession.  Our residency program is three years long and has five residents per year. Patient care is provided in every practice area of ophthalmology, including:

• Comprehensive Ophthalmology and cataract surgery
• Corneal and external diseases
• Glaucoma
• Low vision rehabilitation
• Neuro-ophthalmology
• Ocular oncology
• Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
• Retina and vitreous disease
• Uveitis

Andrew T. Melson, MD is the Residency Program Director and R. Michael Siatkowski, MD, MBA is the Chief Executive Officer of the Dean McGee Eye Institute and the Chair of the OU Department of Ophthalmology.

Why Choose Dean McGee Eye Institute for Ophthalmology Residency

In 2022 and 2023, the DMEI/OU ophthalmology residency program was ranked in the top 20 residency programs in the nation in the US News & World Report/Doximity survey. Among programs that were associated with a public university, we ranked in the top 10 nationally both years. These rankings are a reflection of the national reputation of DMEI in fulfilling our mission of medical education, patient care, and vision research. We encourage you to explore our website to learn more about why you should choose DMEI for your residency.

Living in Oklahoma City, OK

When you choose DMEI/OU for ophthalmology residency, you will get to enjoy life in vibrant Oklahoma City (OKC). Whether you love sports, exploring the great outdoors, fine dining and breweries, arts and culture, or live music, there is something for everyone. All of this in a city with one of the lowest costs of living in the country. Learn more about OKC here.