Ophthalmic Education & Surgical Leadership
Elevate
Eye Care.
Define Legacy.
Improving Clinical, Surgical & Business Acumen.
Juliette Eye Academy is the destination for ophthalmologists, optometrists, refractive surgeons, and eye care leaders who demand the highest standard of clinical education and professional growth. Learn more about the programs that we offer. Please see below.
Curriculum
Programs Built for Ophthalmic Excellence
Juliette Eye Academy was born from the Juliette Eye Institute and Dr. Melendez's lifelong passion for education and surgical excellence. The Academy is the dedicated education arm — where clinical mastery, surgical precision, and leadership development converge for the next generation of ophthalmic leaders.
01Surgeon-Leader Formation
Executive Surgeon Fellowship
A 52-week institution-quality fellowship for ophthalmologists who see beyond the OR. Surgery, leadership, business, research, patient experience, and AI — unified into one rigorous framework.
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02Surgical Excellence
Refractive & Surgical Training
Spend a week with us at Juliette Eye Institute to learn and/or enhance your surgical techniques. For ophthalmologists who want to enhance their surgical skills. Tuition: available upon request.
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03Build the Leader Behind the Practice
Leadership Development
For ophthalmologists, optometrists, and practice leaders who want to elevate their ability to lead teams, create outstanding patient experiences, and build thriving premium refractive surgery practices.
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04Strategy & Operations
Leadership Sessions
Spend a week with us to learn strategy and operations for a premium refractive surgery practice and receive content to help grow your practice. Tuition: available upon request.
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05Optometric Excellence
Optometric Residency — OD Program
A 12-month optometric residency based in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM. Built on three pillars — Staff First, Premium Refractive Focus, and Leadership Track. One position available. Cohort: July 1, 2026.
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Founder, Juliette Eye Academy
Surgical Precision Begins with Elite Training.
Juliette Eye Academy was born from the Juliette Eye Institute and Dr. Melendez's lifelong passion for education and excellence in surgical outcomes and a premium patient experience.
Whether you are a refractive surgeon refining your technique, an OD advancing your clinical skills, or a practice owner building a world-class team — we hold you to the standard your patients deserve.
"The desired graduate is not simply a surgeon. The desired graduate is a surgeon-leader who can build teams, serve patients, advance science, and help shape the future of ophthalmology."
— Rob Melendez, MD, MBA
Ready to Elevate Your Ophthalmic Career?
The 2027 cohort is now accepting applications. Selective admission. Limited positions.