GME Profiles
Keke Liu, MD, - Co-Chief Resident
Q: What drew you to Duke Eye Center for residency?
A: I was drawn to Duke for the opportunity to work with and learn from world-class faculty, as well as the legacy of outstanding physicians who have trained here. The program offers exceptional breadth and depth in both surgical and clinical training. On a personal level, Durham also provides a great quality of life—with minimal traffic, excellent restaurants and entertainment, and convenient access to a major airport.
Q; What has been the most rewarding part of serving as a chief resident?
A: The most rewarding part has been advocating on behalf of the residency program and helping ensure that residents have the support and opportunities they need to perform at the highest level during their training.
Q: What’s one lesson from your training that you’ll carry into your career?
A; One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is to care for your patients, care for yourself, and care for your staff. Building a culture of respect and teamwork ultimately leads to better care for everyone involved.
Jinwon (Terry) Lee, MD, - Co-Chief Resident
Q: What has been the most rewarding part of serving as a chief resident?
A: One of the most rewarding parts of being a chief resident is being intimately involved with teaching junior residents. It has been incredible teaching and guiding PGY2s brand new to ophthalmology and watching them grow to be proficient in handling tough cases on call, managing busy resident clinics, and doing their first 2 cataract surgeries!
Q: What drew you to Duke Eye Center for residency?
A: Having done medical school at Duke , I knew that the Duke ophthalmology residency was a great fit for me. It offered a great balance of supervision and autonomy with early exposure to procedures on call and in clinic as well as an early start on operating in the OR. At the same time it offered endless opportunities to advance the field through cutting edge research and an opportunity to learn from so many faculty who are all at the forefront of their subspecialties.
Renee Wynne - Director of Education and Special Events
Q: What brought you to Duke Eye Center and to the world of GME?
A: My previous role was with a healthcare management organization, and I was eager to further develop my career working directly with physicians in an academic medical setting. Joining Duke provided the ideal opportunity to expand my experience in healthcare management while contributing to a world‑class institution committed to excellence in education, research, and patient care.
Q: What part of your role as program coordinator do you find most meaningful?
A: I truly enjoy working with our trainees daily however, the most meaningful aspect of my role is seeing their growth long after they leave Duke. Watching them become leaders in the field of ophthalmology and hearing from them years later reminds me how impactful these training years are. Their continued kindness, gratitude, and professional accomplishments are very rewarding, and I am humbled to have played even a small part in their journey.
Q: What’s one tradition, event, or moment in the program that you look forward to annually?
A: I always look forward to our annual graduation banquet. It is often the first time I have the privilege of meeting the trainees’ families, and in recent years, the faculty mentors have created thoughtful presentations that trace each graduate’s path from childhood to the present. Learning the personal stories behind their achievements makes the celebration especially meaningful and memorable.