Alex Kilgore, MD

Education:

Undergraduate Education:
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Summa Cum Laude (2014–2016)

Arkansas State University – Mountain Home, AR
Associate of Arts, Summa Cum Laude (2012–2014)

Medical School:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
Doctor of Medicine, 2020
Class Rank: 1 of 178, Cumulative GPA: 4.0

Postgraduate Training:

Internship:
Unity Health, Searcy, AR
Transitional Year Internship (2020–2021)

Residency:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
Ophthalmology Residency (2021–2024)
Chief Resident (2023–2024)

Board Certification:
Eligible – American Board of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology Written Board Exam – Scheduled September 2024

Licensure:
Medical License – Arkansas

Society Memberships:
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
American Academy of Ophthalmology
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
International Society for Eye Research
American Medical Association
Arkansas Medical Society

Honors and Awards:
Chief Resident of the Year – UAMS Department of Ophthalmology (2024)
John P. Shock, M.D. Student Award for Community Service in Ophthalmology (2018–2020)
Kerr Medical Student Scholarship (2016–2019)
Barton Foundation Scholarship (2016–2019)
Presidential Scholar Award – UCA (2014–2016)
McMullin Outstanding Student Scholarship – ASU-MH (2013)

Publications:
Dr. Kilgore has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications in leading ophthalmology journals, including Orbit, Journal of AAPOS, Ophthalmic Genetics, and Case Reports in Ophthalmology.

Research & Presentations:
He has presented over 20 clinical case studies and surgical topics at grand rounds, resident research days, and academic conferences at UAMS and affiliated institutions.

Volunteer & Outreach Work:
Dr. Kilgore has served as a student coordinator for community-based eye care clinics including Sight Savers and Hispanic Diabetic Retinopathy Clinic in Little Rock, AR. He has participated in surgical and medical mission trips to Honduras and Guatemala.