Message from the Vice Chair of Education
I am pleased to introduce this website, which we hope will enable you to stay connected to your academic home.
Our education program has trained more than 200 ophthalmology residents and fellows practicing in 45 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and two countries.
Here you will find the latest alumni news and program updates, as well as information on how to support continued educational excellence.
Rachel G. Simpson, MD
Vice Chair for Education, John A. Moran Eye Center
Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Utah
Moran Glaucoma Fellow 2018
EDUCATION PROGRAM AND ALUMNI NEWS
Education Newsletter Summer 2025
Recent news from Moran's nationally ranked education program.
No. 1 Ranking for Residency Program
Doximity’s 2025-2026 Residency Navigator has ranked the Moran Eye Center's residency program No. 1 in the West and No. 6 nationwide.
Supporting Student Scientists
The Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation of Utah is celebrating 15 years of advancing innovative research at Moran.
Alumni give back
The future of ophthalmology is only as good as its next generation of physicians.
Your contribution will help us purchase surgical training equipment and educational materials and support top-tier training, ensuring alumni are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle the most pressing eye health issues.
Contact Us
University of Utah School of Medicine
Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
John A. Moran Eye Center
Academic Office
65 Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Phone: 801-585-3719
Fax: 801-581-5806
Rachel G. Simpson, MD, Vice Chair of Education
Phone: 801-581-2352
rachel.simpson@hsc.utah.edu
Griffin J. Jardine, MD, Associate Program Director
Phone: 801-581-2352
griffin.jardine@hsc.utah.edu
Sravanthi Vegunta, MD, Associate Residency Program Director
Phone: 801-581-2352
srav.vegunta@hsc.utah.edu
Roya Garakani, DO, Associate Residency Program Director
Phone: 801-585-3071
roya.garakani@hsc.utah.edu
Meghan Johnson, Programs Manager, Academics
Phone: 801-213-4044
meghan.johnson@hsc.utah.edu
Chandler C. Thompson, Administrative Manager, Academics
Phone: 801-581-3023
chandler.thompson@hsc.utah.edu
Alexandra Ruiz, Academic Services
Phone: 801-215-6701
alexandra.m.ruiz@hsc.utah.edu