Education:

• Undergrad: Washington University in St. Louis
• Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Class Acts: Alexandra Zdonczyk

Medical student focused on health equity in vision care

“I entered medical school not knowing about ophthalmology,” said Zdonczyk, who soon expects to earn a medical degree and a master’s in clinical investigation from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. In July, Zdonczyk will begin her residency in ophthalmology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. “I’ve never worn glasses. I had no personal perspective on how vision impairments can affect quality of life or stymie brain development and function, especially in kids.” She stumbled upon ophthalmology by way of another passion: advocating for health equity. 

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