Alison Jenerou, OD is the current Pediatric and Binocular Vision Resident at Michigan
College of Optometry. She completed her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Chemistry
at Central Michigan University in 2007. She then attended NOVA Southeastern University
in Ft. Lauderdale, FL where she obtained her Doctorate in Optometry in 2011, receiving
Honors and was awarded the Pediatric and Binocular Vision Clinical Excellence Award.
She has completed interships at Aker Kasten Laser Center in Boca Raton, FL and Easton
Eye Care in Oakland Park, FL. Following her residency, Alison would like to work in
private practice emphasizing children's eye care and vision therapy. AlisonJenerou@ferris.edu
Nathan Schlotthauer, OD, or Nate as he goes by, is the current Cornea and Contact
Lens resident at the Michigan College of Optometry. In 2007, he received his bachelor’s
of science degree in Biology with minor in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin,
La Crosse. He graduated from the Michigan College of Optometry in May of 2011. During
school, Nate completed clinical rotations at the Michigan College of Optometry, Duane
Waters Hospital in Jackson, and the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit. He was also involved with the MOSA, AOSA, Optometric Student Government,
and was the student liaison for the Michigan Foundation for Vision Awareness. Upon
completion of his residency, Nathan would like to use his contact lens specialization
in the private practice setting or academia. NathanSchlotthauer@ferris.edu
Tiffany R. Humes, OD, a Michigan native, is the current resident at TLC Eyecare of
Michigan, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease. In 2007,
she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Xavier University of Louisiana,
in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was inspired to Eye Care after serving her community
in post-Katrina New Orleans, recognizing the dearth of eye care for the underserved
population. She continued her studies in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania College
of Optometry, at Salus University, completing a Doctorate of Optometry in 2011. Tiffany
has served in several national leadership positions in the National Optometric Student
Association and the American Optometric Student Association, and is also active in
Delta Sigma Theta sorority. She completed externships in ocular disease at the Braverman
Eye Center in Hallandale Beach, FL, specialty contact lens at Five Points Eye Care
in Athens, GA., hospital and inpatient care at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Hospital
in Muskogee, OK and primary care at the Heitmeier and Armani Surgical Eye Care in
New Orleans, LA. After residency, Tiffany eagerly anticipates benefitting the underserved
and underrepresented populations through private practice, academic and community
health center volunteerism. She can be reached at tiffany.humes@tlcmi.com.
Dr. Steven Koning is currently completing the Ocular Disease and Primary Care residency
at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated
with honors from Pacific University College of Optometry in May of 2011. While in
optometry school, Dr. Koning was an active member of the American Optometric Association,
Washington Optometric Association, Colorado Optometric Association, Fellowship of
Christian Optometrists and Beta Sigma Kappa optometric honor society. Through his
affiliation with AMIGOS Eye Care/VOSH, he participated in charity food drives, service
events and fund raising activities. He also provided eye care to underserved patients
in Honduras and volunteered his time to Habitat for Humanity in Kentucky, New Mexico
and Georgia. . Dr. Koning looks forward to participating in additional medical mission
trips following completion of his residency training program.
Dr. Ryan Gustus is currently completing the Ocular Disease and Primary Care residency
at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He graduated
with honors from Indiana University (IU) School of Optometry in May 2011. While in
school he received several awards and grants, including the IU School of Optometry
Dean’s Research Scholar grant and Eschenbach Low Vision Award. After completion of
the Research Scholar grant, he served as a research associate, co-authoring several
scientific posters (AOA 2009, 2011) and papers (ARVO, 2009). In 2008, Dr. Gustus founded
the IU Optometric Private Practice Club, which has grown steadily, and now boasts
a membership of over 180 students. He subsequently participated in fund raising efforts,
and used the proceeds to develop the IU School of Optometry Business Resource Center
(a library of books, journals, videos and other resources on various business topics).
Dr. Gustus enjoys teaching, and has served as an associate instructor for several
undergraduate and graduate courses while attending IU. More recently, he has become
involved at the national level with instruction of ophthalmic technicians at the Southern
Educational Congress of Optometry (2011 and 2012). Dr. Gustus is a member of the American
Optometric Association, the American Academy of Optometry, the American Optometric
Society, the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, and the College of Optometrists
in Vision Development. He has participated in several vision screenings for local
elementary schools and for the Indiana Special Olympics. Following completion of his
residency, Dr. Gustus plans on opening his own practice in addition to continuing
to practice in a hospital based setting.
Brian McDowell OD, is the current Primary Care resident at Henry Ford OptimEyes in
West Bloomfield, Michigan. In 2006 he completed his bachelor’s degree in Biomedical
Sciences with a minor in Chemistry from Western Michigan University. Dr McDowell graduated
from the Michigan College of Optometry in May 2011. During optometry school, he completed
clinical rotations at Henry Ford OptimEyes – West Bloomfield, Duane Waters Hospital
in Jackson and the Battle Creek VA Medical Center. Dr McDowell also served as the
president of the Optometric Student Government and was active in MOSA, AOSA and AAO.
Following his residency Dr McDowell would like to either join a private practice or
start his own, with interests in contact lenses and disease. bmcdowell@optimeyes.com
Carla Gilbertson OD, is the current Ocular Disease resident at Battle Creek VA Medical
Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. In 2007 she completed her bachelor’s degree in Applied
Biology from Ferris State University. Dr Gilbertson graduated from the Michigan College
of Optometry in May 2011. During optometry school, she completed clinical rotations
at National Naval Hospital – Bethesda, MD, Battle Creek VA Medical Center, and EyeCare
Associates – Lee’s Summit, MO. Dr Gilbertson also served as class officer and was
active in student government, MOSA, AOSA, AAO, and SVOSH. Following her residency
Dr Gilbertson would like to either join a private practice or stay in the VA system,
with interests in primary care, low vision, and disease. carla.gilbertson@va.gov
Rebecca Johnson, O.D., is currently completing her Ocular Disease residency at the
Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. In 2007, she completed her
associate’s degree in Applied Biology from Ferris State University. She obtained her
bachelor’s degree of Vision Science in 2008. Dr Johnson graduated from the Michigan
College of Optometry in May of 2011 with highest distinction. During optometry school,
she completed clinical rotations at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, Duane Waters
Hospital in Jackson, MSU’s Department of Neuro-Ophthalmology, Holt Eye Care, and Rosenbaum’s
Eye and Laser Center in Lansing. Dr Johnson was an active member of the MOSA and the
AOSA and is currently a member of the MOA and the AOA. Following her residency, Dr
Johnson would like to either join a private practice with a focus on ocular disease
and primary care or practice in the VA system. rebecca.johnson5@va.gov
