Atlanta GA 30322
TELEPHONE: (404) 778-2264
FAX: (404) 778 5128
EMAIL: jrandle@emory.edu
DATE OF BIRTH: 02/22/1970
BIRTH PLACE: Oskaloosa, IA
CITIZENSHIP: USA
CURRENT TITLES/AFFILIATIONS
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
Assistant Professor, Emory University Department of Ophthalmology
Cornea, External Disease, & Refractive Surgery
CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS:
Staff Physician, Emory University Hospital
Staff Physician, Grady Hospital
Staff Physician, Crawford Long Hospital
PREVIOUS ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:
Assistant Residency Program Director, Emory U. Dept. of Ophthalmology, 2002-2004 Clinical Instructor, Emory University Dept. of Ophthalmology, 2002-2003
Chief Resident, Emory University Department of Ophthalmology, 2001-2002
LICENSURES
Georgia State License # 047826
EDUCATION/ POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
2003-2004 Fellow, Cornea/External Disease/Refractive Surgery
Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, Georgia
1999-2002 Residency in Ophthalmology
Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology
Atlanta, Georgia
1998-1999 Transitional Year Residency (Internship)
Atlanta Medical Center
Atlanta, Georgia
1994-1998 Doctor of Medicine
Texas Tech University School of Medicine
Lubbock, Texas
1992-1994 Graduate Studies, Biology/Chemistry
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas
1988-1992 Bachelor of Arts, Biology-Psychology Major
Columbia College at Columbia University
New York City, New York
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:
NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
Young Physicians and Residents Clinical Committee, American Society of Cataract and
Refractive Surgery, 2004-present
Poster Judging Committee, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery,
2004-present
INSTITUTIONAL
Chair, Service Committee, Department of Ophthalmology Academic Retreat, 2004-2005
Resident Application Interview Committee, 2002-current
Resident Representative, Applicant Interview Committee 1999-2000
Member, Education Committee, Department of Ophthalmology, 2001-current
GME Representative for Academic Affairs, 2001-2002
Student Representative, Education Planning Committee Curriculum Subcommittee, 1998
MANUSCRIPT REVIEWER:
Reviewer for Cornea, 2002-present
Reviewer for American Journal of Ophthalmology, 2003-present
Reviewer for Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2003-present
Reviewer for Ophthalmology, 2003-present
HONORS/AWARDS:
Claes Dohlman Fellow Society, elected 2004
Outstanding Teaching Resident Award, 2001
Alpha Omega Alpha, elected 1997 (Junior)
Merck Pharmaceuticals Quest for Excellence Award, 1998
Endowment Scholarship for Leadership and Academic Excellence, 1996
Beta Beta Beta National Honor Society, elected 1994
Dean's List, Columbia College 1992
Bronze Crown Award for Excellence in Student Leadership, 1992
Columbia College Achievement Scholarship, 1989, 1991, 1992
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:
Cornea Society, 2003-present
American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1999- Present
Georgia Society of Ophthalmology, 1999-Present
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, 1999- Present
International Society of Refractive Surgery, 1999- Present
American College of Surgeons, 1999-Present
American Medical Association, 1994-Present
RESEARCH FOCUS:
I perform clinical research in the areas of cornea, external disease, refractive surgery, and anterior segment surgery, with special emphasis on the identification, management, and prevention of complications after refractive surgery and improving outcomes for resident surgeon training.
FORMAL TEACHING
Medical student teaching, Ophthalmology, 1999-present, Emory University School of Medicine
Teaching Assistant, Gross Anatomy, 1995-1997, Texas Tech University School of Medicine
Teaching Assistant, Introductory Biology, 1992-1994, Sam Houston State University
SUPERVISORY TEACHING
Cornea Fellowship: Fellow training 2004-present, Emory U. Department of Ophthalmology
Residency Program: Resident training, 2002-present, Emory U. Department of Ophthalmology
Resident Lectures Given:
Pathologic Responses in the Cornea
Chemical Injuries
Blepharitis
Adenoviral Ocular Disease
Infectious Crystalline Keratopathy
Penetrating Keratoplasty - Indications & Outcomes
Phacoemulsification course
Corneal Topography/Refractive Surgical Evaluation
Incisional Refractive Surgery
Intacs for Corneal Ectasia
Corneal Argyrosis