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SMITH ZACHARY

@smithzachary

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Ophthalmology resident physician specializing in clinical reasoning and AI evaluation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek remote or hybrid roles applying clinical reasoning to medical content review, AI evaluation, and structured feedback in collaborative, evidence-driven teams.

I am an ophthalmology resident trained in comprehensive ophthalmic examination, differential diagnosis, and evidence-based clinical decision-making. I have hands-on experience with slit-lamp exams, OCT, visual field testing, and retinal imaging, and I document findings clearly for multidisciplinary teams.

I regularly analyze and critique complex medical problems, identify logical gaps and inconsistencies in clinical reasoning, and provide structured, actionable feedback. I have participated in clinical teaching, case reviews, and research activities focused on retinal disorders and diagnostic interpretation.

I am comfortable working asynchronously in remote expert-review environments, applying AI-assisted decision-making and medical annotation skills to improve diagnostic accuracy and safety. I aim to contribute precise medical communication and rigorous evaluation to high-quality clinical review projects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Ophthalmology Resident

Current

Wills Eye Hospital / Thomas Jefferson University

Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)

Conduct comprehensive ophthalmic examinations, develop differential diagnoses for complex visual and neuro-ophthalmic cases, and apply evidence-based treatment planning while documenting findings for multidisciplinary care.

Slit Lamp Examination OCT Interpretation Differential Diagnosis Clinical Documentation Epic

Medical Student

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Jan 2020 - Jan 2020 (0 months)

Earned MD with emphasis on clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making, performed research and presented case analyses on retinal disorders and diagnostic frameworks.

Clinical Research Medical Writing Medical Education Data Collection Peer Review

Clinical Rotations (Medical Student)

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 (2 years)

Completed advanced rotations in ophthalmology, internal medicine, and neurology, assisted in exams and triage, and conducted literature reviews to support diagnostic accuracy in retinal disease cases.

Ophthalmic Examination Triage Clinical Documentation literature review Retinal Diseases Neurology Internal Medicine

Undergraduate Student

University of Delaware

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology (pre-med track) with coursework supporting medical training and research preparation.

Biology Scientific Writing Data Analysis Critical Thinking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Doctor of Medicine, Medicine / Ophthalmology

2016 - 2020

Activities and societies: Clinical rotations at Johns Hopkins Hospital; literature reviews on retinal diseases; case presentations.

Completed Doctor of Medicine (MD) with clinical rotations including advanced ophthalmology, internal medicine, and neurology emphasizing diagnostic accuracy and clinical reasoning.