Madison Gross

Employed as an optometrist beginning in June 2025 (role ongoing).

Completed a residency in ocular disease with emphasis in glaucoma, managing a clinic with ~50% glaucoma cases and conducting weekly low-vision exams, journal clubs, and interdisciplinary rotations to improve diagnostic and management skills.

Provided independent case management in a rural Indian Health Service setting, handled complicated and trauma ocular cases, and performed ancillary testing to support diagnosis and treatment.

Managed complex ocular disease cases including binocular vision and neuropathic ocular conditions, engaged in weekly education and grand rounds, and gained billing/coding and precepting exposure.

Provided patient care including pediatric exams and ancillary testing interpretation, utilized Spanish for history-taking and counseling, and participated in optical services like frame selection and lens verification.

Managed patient care independently as the sole student clinician, performed specialty contact lens fittings, utilized OCT/HVF/topography/wavefront technology, and gained basic billing and coding experience.

Developed foundational eye exam skills, performed optical tasks including frame selection and glasses verification, and provided exams in basic Spanish while coordinating clinic schedules with peers.

Interpreted OCT and HVF testing independently for diagnosis and management of complex cases, increased comfort with difficult patients, and supported optical services and clinic scheduling.

Independently fit contact lenses and improved efficiency in comprehensive eye exams while collaborating with another student to manage clinic flow.

Activities and societies: Clinical rotations at community health centers, VA, and specialty clinics; Spanish-language exam experience; optical and contact lens training.

Doctor of Optometry program with clinical rotations across community health centers and specialty sites, emphasizing ocular disease, contact lenses, and patient management.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology, focusing on foundational biological sciences and pre-health coursework.