Meet Our Residency Class of 2024-2025

It was a day filled with anticipation and excitement as we await our residency placements. For Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) fourth-year Doctor of Optometry student, Daniel Hoffman, the moment of revelation brought a surge of joy and relief as he learned he would be joining the William Feinbloom Vision Rehabilitation Center housed at The Eye Institute (TEI) of Salus University for his low-vision residency for 2024-2025.

Years of hard work and dedication led Hoffman to this moment, where he feels confident his low-vision residency will offer the opportunity for growth, both professionally and personally, and will equip him with the necessary knowledge and skills to provide exceptional patient care to the community at large. 

“The future of low vision is crucial for those who suffer, and I am eager to contribute positively to this profession,” he said. “Being part of this program will not only enhance my skills but also foster valuable connections and opportunities for me in the future.”

For fourth year PCO student, Adi Golan, the decision to pursue a residency at TEI was inspired by her positive experiences during externships and conversations with mentors. Golan’s enthusiasm for joining TEI’s team stems from her belief in the supportive environment and dedicated faculty members who are committed to her growth as a clinician. 

“I believe that I will be working with a team of dedicated, knowledgeable doctors who are invested in furthering my education,” said Golan. “I know from this externship rotation that I will be in a positive, productive environment that will allow me to grow both clinically and professionally." 

Meet our eight residents for the 2024-2025:

• Brian George (Primary Care/Ocular Disease) – Chicago College of Optometry (CCO).
• Samantha Round (Primary Care/Ocular Disease) – Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry.
• Adi Golan (Primary Care/Ocular Disease) – Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
• Lana Toameh (Pediatrics/Vision Therapy) – University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science.
• Jessica Kaplan (Pediatrics/Vision Therapy) – Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry.
• Daniel Hoffman (Low Vision Rehabilitation) – Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
• Heidi Hernandez (Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease/second year) – University of Alabama Birmingham School of Optometry.
• Dhruvi Patel (Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease/first year) - Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry.
• Jenny Dang ‘24OD (Contact Lens/Cornea) – Pennsylvania College of Optometry.

“We are so excited for the PCO Residency Class of 2024-2025. They are filled with brilliant soon-to-be graduates from a variety of optometry schools,” said Dr. Chad Killen, director of On-Campus Residency Programs at TEI “One of my favorite parts of this job is seeing how the group comes together to learn from each other’s experiences and evolves into a gifted group of clinicians.”

As we welcome our new residents, we celebrate their achievements and the diverse talents they bring to our clinical facility.