Anne Louise Coleman [1] is an American ophthalmologist. She is currently the Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Director of the Stein Eye Institute at University of California, Los Angeles.[1][2]
Anne L. Coleman | |
|---|---|
| Born | Richmond, Virginia |
| Occupation(s) | Chair & Director, Stein Eye Institute Affiliation Chair, Doheny Eye Institute |
| Academic background | |
| Education | BSc, chemistry, Duke University MS, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles MD, VCU School of Medicine |
| Academic work | |
| Institutions | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Main interests | Glaucoma Specialist |
| Website | https://www.uclahealth.org/news/meet-dr-anne-coleman-director-of-the-ucla-department-of-ophthalmology |
During her tenure at UCLA, Coleman was the first director of the Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care and was involved in the development of the IRIS (Intelligent Research in Sight) Registry. She also chaired the Interspecialty Education Committee, the Knowledge-Base Glaucoma Panel, Quality of Care Secretary, and the Pyott Glaucoma Education Center.
Early life and education
editColeman was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, and graduated from Duke University with her bachelor's degree in chemistry.[3] She then moved to the west coast and enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for her graduate degrees. From there, Coleman completed her medical degree from VCU School of Medicine, her fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and residency at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System.[4]
Career
editUpon completing her formal education, Coleman was encouraged to accept a faculty position at UCLA by M. Roy Wilson.[5] During her tenure at UCLA, Coleman was the first director of the Hoskins Center for Quality Eye Care and was involved in the development of the IRIS (Intelligent Research in Sight) Registry, the nation's first comprehensive eye disease registry for improved clinical care. She also chaired the Interspecialty Education Committee, the Knowledge-Base Glaucoma Panel, Quality of Care Secretary, and the Pyott Glaucoma Education Center.[6] In 2012, Coleman became the director of the Mobile Eye Clinic and the Jules Stein Eye Institute Center for Community Outreach. While serving in this role, she oversaw the collaboration between the Jules Stein Eye Institute and First 5 LA towards the UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic.[7]
In recognition of her academic achievements, Coleman was elected a member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) alongside colleague Kelsey Martin.[8] Her UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic was also honored by the Los Angeles County Medical Association and the Patient Care Foundation of Los Angeles County for exemplary leadership in shaping the future of health care. They were specifically recognized for "improving access to health services and education for children and families in underserved communities".[9] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Coleman became the 124th president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology for a one-year term.[6] In response to the epidemic, Coleman and the Academy leadership issued their first ever statement urging ophthalmologists to cease treatment of patients.[10]
In 2022, Coleman was selected as the Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology,[1] the Director of the University of California, Los Angeles Stein Eye Institute,[2] and Affiliation Chair of the Doheny Eye Institute[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Meet Dr. Anne Coleman, director of the UCLA Department of Ophthalmology". www.uclahealth.org. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ^ a b "Dr. Anne Coleman to lead UCLA Stein Eye Institute | Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health". ph.ucla.edu. Retrieved 2023-02-22.
- ^ "Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD". cecentral.com. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ "Anne Coleman, M.D., Ph.D." people.healthsciences.ucla.edu. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ "5 Questions With Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD". glaucomatoday.com. April 2007. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ a b "Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD, Begins Term as 2020 President of the American Academy of Ophthalmology". aao.org. January 8, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ "UCLA, First 5 LA partner to provide vision services for county's most vulnerable preschoolers". uclahealth.org. UCLA. December 13, 2012. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ "Two UCLA professors named to National Academy of Medicine". uclahealth.org. UCLA. October 17, 2016. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ Schmidt, Elaine (February 1, 2016). "UCLA Mobile Eye Clinic honored for community leadership". newsroom.ucla.edu. UCLA. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ Coleman, Ann Louise (July 15, 2020). "Academy's Response in the Face of the COVID-19 Catastrophe". aao.org. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
- ^ "Leadership". Doheny Eye Institute. Retrieved 2023-02-22.