Dr. Valery Medina

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Valery Medina, OD, completed his Doctor of Optometry at UC Berkeley in 2023. He has a residency in Medical Contact Lenses and Anterior Segment Ocular Disease from the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Medina is passionate about rehabilitating patients with contact lenses and expanding healthcare access in underserved communities. His previous experiences include participating in eye clinics abroad, where he developed a commitment to serve diverse populations. Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Medina enjoys spending time with his fiancée and their pet rabbit, Nacho Bunny. In his leisure time, he likes hiking, watching his favorite shows, and traveling whenever possible.

Research Interests

Medical Contact Lenses Anterior Segment Ocular Disease

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.