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Gift Accounts
The Department of Ophthalmology annually receives donations from a variety of friends, patients and alumni towards several open accounts. These can receive contributions throughout t the year and serve specific functions. Please see below for details.

Alumni fund
This fund provides needed resources to address a variety of departmental needs …

AAO Alumni Reception
Each year at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Department hosts a reception supported by alumni. This tradition in an informal atmosphere, serves to connect old friends…..

The Resident Research and Education Fund
This fund provides books, educational materials and covers expenses for off-site educational opportunities. The fund also supports research by providing lab supplies and funding travel to present research projects at local and national meetings.

The McDonald Foreign Mission Fund
This fund was named in honor of James E. McDonald, MD, Loyola Ophthalmology chair emeritus and co-founder of FOCUS Inc. (Foreign Ophthalmologic Care from the United States). Through his many years of service in Haiti and Nigeria Dr. McDonald established our tradition of service to those most in need. This fund supports residents and faculty on mission trips around the world. The fund offsets travel expenses and pays for clinical supplies.

For more information on making a gift please contact:

Shawn Vogen
Assistant Dean for Development
Office of Development and Alumni Relations
Stritch School of Medicine
2160 South First Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 216-5642
e-mail

Gift Accounts
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