Katherine Dinh
Chino Hills,CA
Summary
Committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to medically complex and underserved populations, with a strong interest in serving the veteran community. Experienced in caring for diverse patient populations through externships at VA Long Beach Healthcare System, Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital, and the University Eye Center at Los Angeles (UECLA), managing conditions including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and ocular surface disease. Eager to contribute to a collaborative clinical team while applying a patient-centered approach for the management of ocular disease.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Externship
VA Long Beach Healthcare System
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided comprehensive eye examinations for veterans with complex ocular and systemic disease
- Assisted in management of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and ocular surface disease
- Interpreted OCT imaging and visual field testing for disease monitoring
- Collaborated with ophthalmology and multidisciplinary medical teams
Externship
Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital
11.2025 - 02.2026
• Delivered primary and medical eye care in an underserved patient population
• Diagnosed and managed diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, and anterior segment pathology
• Provided follow-up care and monitoring for chronic ocular disease
• Participated in pediatric outreach days providing vision screenings for school-aged children to identify refractive error and ocular disease early in development
Externship
University Eye Center
03.2026 - 05.2026
• Performed comprehensive examinations emphasizing diagnosis and management of ocular disease
• Utilized OCT, visual field testing, fundus photography, and slit lamp biomicroscopy
• Assisted in management of retinal disease, glaucoma, and corneal pathology
- Managed a diverse patient population ranging from pediatric to geriatric patients with a wide spectrum of ocular conditions
Education
Master of Science -
Marshal B. Ketchum University
Fullerton, CA05-2026
B.S. - Biology
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, California2021
Skills
Comprehensive eye examinations
Refraction and binocular vision evaluation
Slit lamp biomicroscopy
Dilated fundus examination
Gonioscopy
Optical coherence tomography interpretation
Visual field interpretation
Dry eye disease evaluation and management
Diagnosis and management of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration
Contact lens fitting including specialty lenses (soft, toric, multifocal, scleral, prosthetic)
Research
Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) Masters in Vision Science Thesis 2022 – present
Pediatric Ocular Surface Research
Investigation of various ocular surface metrics and validating the repeatability of such metrics in normative pediatric populations
Leadership
MBKU Office of Admissions Student Ambassador 2022 – 2025
- Brainstormed virtual and in-person events hosted by MBKU to advocate for the school and host information sessions for prospective students to learn about the school
- Encouraged prospective students to learn about the field of optometry and guide them through the application process to apply to an optometry school
American Optometric Student Association Media and Marketing Chair 2022 – 2025
- Created eye-catching flyers, posters, and digital graphics to promote initiatives, speakers, and events school wide and online platforms
- Designed and maintained the chapter’s website to ensure up-to-date content, intuitive navigation for various chapter events
- Collaborated with executive board members to align promotional efforts with AOSA’s mission and goals
Timeline
Externship
University Eye Center
03.2026 - 05.2026
Externship
Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital
11.2025 - 02.2026
Externship
VA Long Beach Healthcare System
08.2025 - 11.2025
Master of Science -
Marshal B. Ketchum University
B.S. - Biology
University of California, Riverside