Emily Gum

Dr. Emily Gum is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry. She graduated from Truman State University with a major in Exercise Science and a minor in Biology before earning her Doctor of Optometry degree from UMSL with honors. Dr. Gum completed a residency in Ocular Disease and Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

• Education: Truman State University (B.S. in Exercise Science, minor in Biology)
• Doctor of Optometry: University of Missouri-St. Louis
• Residency: Ocular Disease and Low Vision Rehabilitation at Kansas City VA Medical Center

Her research and practice focus on ocular disease, low vision rehabilitation, and medical mission work. She participated in an eyecare mission to Haiti in 2018 with a multidisciplinary team. Dr. Gum is actively involved in professional organizations, including the American Optometric Association, Missouri Optometric Association, and Saint Louis Optometric Society.

Scientific awards include the Missouri Optometric Foundation Award for Excellence in Clinical Skills. She is also a member of the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society and Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society.