Education and Professional Training
Residency: Ophthalmology, National Capital Consortium, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 
2019-2022
 
Internship: Transitional Year Internship Program, National Capital Consortium, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 
2018-2019

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine; Doctor of Medicine
2014-2018
 
Loyola University Chicago; Masters of Science, Medical Physiology
2013-2014

Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Ml; Bachelor of Science, Biology 
2009-2013

Leadership  
Advocacy Ambassador for Society of Military Ophthalmologists. American Academy of Ophthalmology Mid-Year Forum. Washington, D.C.
April 2022
 
Chief Resident, Dept of Ophthalmology, National Capital Consortium, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 
2021-2022
 
Intern Class Treasurer. Transitional Year Internship Program, National Capital Consortium, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 
2018-2019

Practice Interests
Cataract Surgery-Multifocal and EDOF IOLs 
Corneal Refractive Surgery - Alcon Wavelight FS200 and EX500, J&J iFS and VISX certified ICL Implantation - STAAR Visian ICL certified 
Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery - iStent and Hydrus certified 
 
Honors and Awards
2014-2018 - Health Professions Scholarship Program
2015 - Student Training in Research Scholarship
2012 - Den Ouden Research Fellowship 
2010-2012 Calvin College Summer Research Fellowship
2011-2013 - Pool Family Scholarship 
2010-2013 - Calvin College Mentoring Scholarship
2009-2013 - Faculty Honors Scholarship 
2010 - Kroger Academic Scholarship 
2009 - Nick Werhling Memorial Scholarship

Publications
Stoddard AR, Koetje LR, Mitchell AK, Schotanus MP, Ubels JL "Bioavailability of antioxidants applied to stratified corneal epithelial cells." J. Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2013 Sep; 29(7): 681-7. 
 
Research Experience 
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Charles Bouchard MD. "Topical Linezolid for the Treatment of MRSA Keratitis"
2017

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Felipe de Alba MD. "Impact of Axial Length on Diabetic Retinopathy"
​2015-2017 
 
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Bruce Gaynes OD. "Risks Associated with Ocular Vitamin and General Multivitamin Regimens in Patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration" 
 
Calvin College, Biology Department, John Ubels PhD. "Evaluation of Dry Eye Formulations using Hydroxypropyl-Guar and Hyaluronic Acid", "Bioavailability of antioxidants applied to stratified corneal epithelial cells" 
2011-2013 
 
Community Service
Sunday School Teacher, Washington DC Christian Reformed Church
2019-2020

Tutor, Step 1 Stritch 
            Assisted 2nd Year Medical Students in preparing for their USM LE Step 1 examination.
2016-2017

Volunteer, Catholic Charities Health Fair; Chicago, IL. 
            Organized and assisted in glaucoma screenings for medically underserved communities. 
2014-2016

Tutor, Chicago Jesuit Academy; Chicago, IL. 
2014-2015

Volunteer, Blodgett Hospital Emergency Department; Grand Rapids, Ml.
2013

Medical Assistant Volunteer, Oasis of Hope; Grand Rapids, Ml. 
2011-2012