Seeing Clearly: Jason Greenfield’s Vision for His Future
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Jason Greenfield’s career path was always crystal clear. Growing up, he shadowed his father, a professor of ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Jason saw firsthand the profound impact a physician can have on patients living with glaucoma. These early shadowing experiences didn’t just spark his interest in ophthalmology. They cemented his passion for patient care.
“It was there where I would get an early insight into the clinical and personal side of medicine,” Greenfield said. “That early exposure would have a lasting effect, leading me to eventually follow in my father’s footsteps not only in medicine, but as an ophthalmologist.”
Value of Medicine and Business
At Washington University in St. Louis, Greenfield majored in biology. He decided to minor in finance to gain a deeper understanding of the business side of medicine. For medical school, he chose to return to South Florida, home to the nation’s top-ranked eye hospital, Bascom Palmer.
“Being from Boca Raton, I was well aware of the opportunities the Miller School has to offer,” Greenfield said. “Apart from the school’s robust, new NextGenMD curriculum, I understood I would have access to a plethora of research opportunities at places like Bascom Palmer, service opportunities through the Mitchell Wolfson Sr. Department of Community Service (DOCS) and live in a diverse environment.”
He also knew that the Miller School is one of the few programs in the country to offer a four-year M.D./M.B.A. degree.
“Having a strong foundation in business and leadership is critical for shaping the future of health care,” Greenfield said. “I also love how my classes weren’t just about spreadsheets and accounting. The curriculum emphasized the intersection between business and medicine, building a lot of transferable skills in leadership and teamwork.”
A Second Chance
As Greenfield thrived in his medical education journey, his goal of being an ophthalmologist was almost cut short in 2022 when he was struck by a car, which fled the scene of the accident. He was rushed to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he had rotated just hours earlier as a medical student. Now, he found himself under the care of the very team he had worked alongside.
A long recovery and extensive rehabilitation changed Greenfield’s perspective about himself and medicine.
“I learned a lot about myself through this accident and my ability to persevere despite challenges,” Greenfield said. “It’s all about how one chooses to overcome obstacles outside their control while not sweating the small stuff. I also gained a deeper understanding of the patient’s perspective, how they ought to be treated and their struggles. This experience has allowed me the chance to be an even better doctor.”
Ophthalmology Pursuits
With a renewed passion for life, Greenfield dove back into his medical school coursework and extracurriculars. Additionally, he reinforced his commitment to health care outreach by participating in a mission trip to the Galápagos Islands through Bascom Palmer and DOCS, and expanding his eyeglass recycling initiative, Eye See You See Vision Project.
In collaboration with Bascom Palmer, Greenfield developed his research interests in his first year of medical school with Carol Karp, M.D., professor and Richard K. Forster Chair in Ophthalmology. Under her mentorship, Greenfield gained insight into ocular surface tumors and the impact of compassionate care. Inspired by this experience, he dedicated a research year to developing AI-driven diagnostic tools for ophthalmology, supported by the Research to Prevent Blindness / Schlink Foundation Medical Student Fellowship.
“I love creating things and have a deep passion for innovation,” Greenfield said. “Our startup, ForeVision AI, will expand the use of AI to autonomously identify anterior segment eye diseases, providing accurate diagnoses to individuals without access to institutions like Bascom Palmer.”
As Greenfield prepares for Match Day, he is confident that his medical education and research experience at the Miller School have set him up for success.
“Saving someone’s vision is something that I found extremely rewarding and fulfilling,” Greenfield said. “I’m grateful for the opportunities I’ve had in Miami and the incredible mentors who have guided me along the way. I’m excited for myself, my family and my mentors to see where all my efforts lead.”
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