BSBryce Shonka
@bryceshonka
Ophthalmology resident and clinician-scientist focused on corneal research and patient care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a resident physician in ophthalmology with a strong research background in corneal endothelial disease, retinal outcomes, and clinical ophthalmology education. I have authored case reports and tutorials for EyeRounds.org, contributed to peer-reviewed research including randomized clinical trials, developed CRISPR-based cell models, and presented at ARVO and regional research meetings.
I combine clinical training with translational lab experience and medical education leadership, having mentored students, organized community and parent-focused programming, and volunteered in vision screening and habitat-building efforts. I seek roles where I can advance patient care, publish impactful research, and contribute to trainee education.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
USMedical Student Researcher
University of Iowa Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Conducted chart reviews and literature analyses on retinal detachment outcomes and participated in manuscript preparation; studied ocular surface outcomes after intravitreal injections and co-authored related research.
Medical Student Researcher
Iowa Lions Eye Bank
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Investigated SOD2 and ferroptosis in corneal endothelial cell models of Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy, developed SOD2 knockout cell lines with CRISPR-Cas9, and analyzed mitochondrial function for manuscript drafting.
EYMedical Student Researcher
EyeRounds.org
Mar 2023 - Jan 2024 (10 months)
Authored clinical case reports and educational articles for medical student audiences, including a published torpedo maculopathy case and Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy tutorial; created study materials and Anki decks used for ophthalmology education.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Iowa Internal Medicine
Sep 2016 - Mar 2020 (3 years 6 months)
Studied post-transcriptional responses in diseased and developing heart and brain tissues, generated DNA plasmids for gene manipulation, and analyzed gene expression via fluorescence microscopy and immunoblotting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LSLouisiana State University Health Shreveport
Resident Physician, Ophthalmology
Resident Physician in the Department of Ophthalmology with anticipated completion in June 2028.
UMUniversity of Iowa – Carver College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
Activities and societies: Research Distinction; presentations at ARVO and regional meetings; multiple publications on ophthalmology topics.
Completed Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree in May 2024 with research distinction.
USUniversity of Iowa – College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Science, Biology
2016 - 2020
Grade: 3.8/4.00
Activities and societies: University of Iowa Presidential Scholars Program; Dean's List; undergraduate research in internal medicine and ophthalmology-related labs; volunteer and mentorship roles.
Completed Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Spanish and a cumulative GPA of 3.8.
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