Education:
Fellowship
2007 – 2008
Fellow in Cornea, External Disease, Refractive Surgery, and Uveitis
Francis I. Proctor Foundation/University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
Residency
2004 – 2007
Residency in Ophthalmology
Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Internship
2003 – 2004
Transitional Year Intern
Presbyterian Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA
Medical School
2003
Doctor of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, (Philadelphia, PA)
Undergraduate
1997
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Professional Experience:
2012 – Present
Physician, EyeHealth Northwest, Oregon City and Milwaukie, OR
2008 – 2012
Specialist in Cornea and Uveitis, The Permanente Medical Group, Northern California, Oakland and Richmond, CA
Memberships:
2008
The Cornea Society
2008
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive surgery
2004
American Academy of Ophthalmology
1998
American Medical Association
Awards and Honors:
2002
American Medical Association
1998
Bridging the Gaps Award for design and implementation of health curriculum for foster children living in West Philadelphia, PA
1996
Webster Foundation Award for neuroscience research, Amherst College
Licensure and Certification:
2012
Oregon Medical License
2008
American Board of Ophthalmology
2007
California Medical License
Hospital Affiliation:
2011 – 2012
Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA
2008 – 2012
Specialist in Cornea and Uveitis, The Permanente Medical Group, Northern California, Oakland and Richmond, CA
2007 – 2011
Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology, University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, San Francisco, CA
2004 – 2007
Instructor of Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Teaching Activities:
2008-2012
Fellowship Instructor for Fellow in Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery, University of California San Francisco
2011 – 2012
Peer Mentor, Department of Ophthalmology, Physicians Helping Physicians Program, The Permanente Group, Northern California, Oakland and Richmond, CA
2010 – 2012
Ophthalmology Liaison for Kaiser Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (KLIC) Program for Medical Students, University of California San Francisco and Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, CA
Research and International Service Experience:
2008
Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand Participated in a site visit to develop a collaboration between the Francis I. Proctor Foundation and the Chiang Mai University Department of Ophthalmology to study telemedicine diagnosis of cytomegalovirus retinitis in patients with human immunodeficiency virus.
2007
Aravind Eye Institute, Madurai, India Participated in a multi-center international study investigating the use of steroids in the treatment of corneal ulcers as a member of the Francis I. Proctor team.
2004, 2007
Princess Marina Hospital Department of Ophthalmology, Gabarone, Botswana Developed a clinical resident elective in ophthalmology at the Princess Marina Hospital which fosters an ongoing clinical relationship between the Scheie Eye Institute and the Princess Marina Hospital.
2001 – 2001
Research student, Laboratory of Eric Pierce, MD PhD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Studied the molecular basis for retinal degeneration in retinitis pigmentosa.
2002
Research student, Laboratory of Makoto Nakamura, MD, Nagoya University Department of Ophthalmology Investigated genotype-phenotype correlations in retinal degeneration.
2002
Nagoya University Program for Academic and Cultural Exchange, Nagoya, Japan Participated in university cultural exchange program including observership in ophthalmology at Nagoya University Medical Center.
Publications and Abstract Presentations:
Skalet, J.H., Fram, N.R., Hwang, D.G. Use of Anterior Segment Optical Coherence Tomography (ASOCT) to Examine Differential Changes in Graft and Recipient Corneal Thickness After Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK). The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, April 27-May 1, 2008.
Fram, N.R., Skalet, J.H., Hwang, D.G. Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK) in a High-Risk Patient Population. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, April 27-May 1, 2008.
Liu, Q., Lyubarsky, A., Skalet, J.H., Pugh, E.N. Jr, Pierce, E.A. (2003) RP1 is Required for the Correct Stacking of the Outer Segment Discs. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 44(10): 4171-83.
Liu, Q., Lyubarsky, A., Skalet, J.H., Pugh, E.N. Jr, Pierce, E.A. (2003) RP1 is Required for the Correct Stacking of the Outer Segment Discs. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 44(10): 4171-83.
Nakamura, M., Skalet, J., Miyake, Y. (2003) RDH5 Gene Mutations and the Electroretinogram in Fundus Albipunctatus with or without Macular Dystrophy. Documenta Ophthalmologica 107(1): 3-11.
Skalet, J., Liu, Q., Pierce, E.A. Doublecortin Domains in the RP1 Protein Contribute to its Interaction with Microtubules in the Photoreceptor Connecting Cilia. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, May 4-10, 2002.
Oral Presentaions:
Skalet, J.H., Update on Corneal Surgery Techniques. Lecturer for Kaiser Permanente Optometry Continuing Medical Education Program, Oakland CA, January 2009.
Skalet, J.H., Diseases of the Anterior Segment. Guest panelist for resident review course, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand, January 2008.
Skalet, J.H., LASIK Patient Education Seminar. University of California, San Francisco, August 2007.
Skalet, J.H., Ophthalmic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases. Lecturer for Ophthalmic Nursing Program, Princess Marina Hospital, Gabarone, Botswana, March 2007.
Skalet, J.H., Identification and Treatment of Glaucoma. Lecturer for Ophthalmic Nursing Program, Princess Marina Hospital, Gabarone, Botswana, March 2007.
Skalet, J.H., Fungal Diseases of the Eye. Internal Medicine Resident Lecture Series, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, November 2006.
Skalet, J.H., Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: A Case Report. Heed Adler Lecture, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, April 2006.
Skalet, J.H., The Residency Match 101. Lecturer for third year medical students, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, April 2003.
