At OU Health Dean McGee Eye Institute, 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 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 OU Health 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 four 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
• 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 Chair of the Dean McGee Department of Ophthalmology.

Why Choose Dean McGee Eye Institute for Ophthalmology Residency

The OU Health Dean McGee Eye Institute/ University of Oklahoma ophthalmology residency program was ranked 8th in the nation among academic departments affiliated with a public university by Doximity’s 2025-2026 survey. The program was 19th overall. In U.S. News & World Report’s latest review of the country’s academic eye centers, which was also released in July 2025, DMEI/OU was 11th among public institutions and 24th overall. The other nine universities also among the top 12 public institutions in both surveys were the University of Iowa, University of Utah, University of Michigan, University of California, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, respectively, Oregon Health and Science University, University of Texas Southwestern, and University of Illinois.

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.