Dr. Ruth Shoge Receives Theia Award of Excellence

Dr. Ruth Shoge Receives Theia Award of Excellence

The Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science is proud to share that Dr. Ruth Y. Shoge, OD, MPH, FAAO, Associate Professor of Health Sciences and Chief Diversity Officer, has been awarded the 2025 Theia Award of Excellence in Education by Women In Optometry.

Reflecting on this work, she shared, “I have been an optometric educator for nearly 20 years, during which I’ve had the privilege of teaching more than 2,000 students. What continues to excite me most are those pivotal early moments—when students begin their journey in their first year and when they see their first live patients in clinic. Their nervous energy, curiosity, and genuine enthusiasm for learning reignite my own passion for teaching. These experiences not only motivate me to be a better educator but also remind me of the importance of remaining a lifelong learner myself.”

Congrats, Dr. Shoge!

Learn more at https://optometry.berkeley.edu/dr-shoge-receives-theia-award-of-excellence/