Postgraduate residency training is a popular means for O.D. students to further their optometric education. Designed to advance your preparation as a provider of patient care services beyond entry-level practice, our residencies include a well-designed mix of self-directed learning, seminar participation, instructional experiences, and scholarship.
A residency:
Must be a minimum of 12 months
Must be composed of appropriately supervised clinical eye and vision care provided by the resident
Should also include a well-designed mix of self-directed learning, seminar participation, instructional experiences, and scholarship
IUSO affiliated residency programs
Residency programs affiliated with the Indiana University School of Optometry are listed below
Cornea and Contact Lens Residency
Indiana University School of Optometry Cornea & Contact Lenses Residency
Indiana University School of Optometry Atwater Eye Care Center 744 E. 3rd Street Bloomington, IN 47405
Mission Statement
The mission of the residency program in cornea and contact lenses is to provide advanced competency in the areas of contact lenses, cornea and anterior segment treatment and management, through education, patient care experiences, and scholarship.
20 days of professional/personal leave (includes sick time)
Therapeutics
Yes
Ophthalmology Service
No
Description of Program
The cornea and contact lens residency is a 53-week program designed to provide intensive clinical, teaching, and research experience in anterior segment disease, contact lenses, and primary care optometry. Clinical teaching is expected to be a part of the residency program, in order to prepare the clinician for the role of clinical educator. Academic leadership and communication skills will be emphasized through case conference instruction, and scholarly writing and speaking through research. Although structured experiences are necessary to ensure consistent quality of the program, specific educational opportunities can be tailored to meet the individual interests of the resident.
The residency begins the last week of June. The work will consist primarily of clinical consulting with student interns, but will also consist of independent patient care. The resident will also be required to be on-call a maximum of every other week.
One half day per week, the resident will see patients and/or consult with an intern at the Indiana University Health Center. This setting focuses on triage and acute care of Indiana University students, faculty, and staff. Another half day per week, the resident will consult with third-year interns in the Primary Care Clinic. This setting enables the resident to maintain primary care skills and to teach optometry students who are new to clinic and patient care. All other times not designated elsewhere, the resident will consult with fourth-year interns in the Contact Lens Clinic. Here the resident will assist the interns in fitting all types of contact lenses and contact lens-related problem solving as the need arises.
Once a week, the resident will hold a case conference seminar for the fourth-year interns to discuss patient care and interesting cases. The resident will be required to observe all students, give a 20-minute case presentation, and organize speakers each week to talk on various topics. The resident is also required to give one 30- to 60-minute presentation at one of the scheduled case conferences.
An academic project is required, and a paper or poster of publishable quality will be written prior to and as a condition of the completion of the residency program. This paper can be a report of original clinical research, case reports, or a literature review, and will be written with the assistance of the residency advisor. It is expected that this paper will be submitted to a scholarly journal for publication. At least one half day per week will be set aside to complete this task.
Resident Responsibilities
In order to meet the educational goals of the program, residents are expected to:
Work 40+ hours per week, including Saturdays, some Wednesday evenings, and on call
Provide optometric care to a large and diverse group of patients in the Indiana University School of Optometry Contact Lens Clinic, with emphasis in contact lenses and anterior segment conditions
Acquire clinical experience in primary, specialized, and advanced contact lens fitting techniques, including toric and bifocal soft contact lens fittings, and aspheric, bitoric, bifocal, keratoconic, post-refractive rigid gas permeable contact lens fittings, and myopia management.
Gain clinical experience in the management of emergency eye care and anterior segment conditions, including dry eye management and an external rotation at the Indiana University Student Health Center’s Urgent Eye Clinic, provision of emergency eye care services at the Contact Lens Clinic, and after-hours emergency on-call responsibility
Acquire proficiency in the use of therapeutic agents used to manage and treat anterior segment conditions
Learn the use of state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment including the latest digital imaging, corneal topography, and computer technology
Clinical and didactic instruction of optometry students including clinical supervision in the Contact Lens Clinic and during various health screenings throughout the year
Give lectures and organize presenters for the weekly Case Conference Seminar for optometry interns
Organize specialized training workshops for advanced contact lens fittings; attendance at lectures and workshops in optometric pre- and post-refractive surgical care
Attend continuing education classes and seminars
Participate in clinical research in contact lens or anterior segment-related conditions, including the completion of a research paper or poster, literature review, or case report of publishable quality by the end of the program
Attend at least one scholarly meeting devoted to specialty contact lens care
Actively participate in the optometric community through membership and participation in optometric organizations
Additional days may be granted for educational purposes
Therapeutics
Yes
Ophthalmology Service
Yes
Additional Information
The ocular disease residency program at Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers (BBEC) is an intensive, office based program that provides a comprehensive experience with both anterior and posterior segment ocular disease, including laser procedures of the anterior segment and minor surgical procedures. BBEC is a secondary and tertiary referral center providing solely medical and surgical eye care services. BBEC has multiple vitreo-retinal surgeons, anterior segment surgeons and residency trained consultative optometrists as teaching faculty. The resident will spend time with each of these services and will be caring for patients with all aspects of eye disease including: retinal disease, glaucoma, uveitis, external and anterior segment diseases as well pre- and post-surgical cataract and refractive surgical care. BBEC has state-of-the-art equipment including OCT, A- and B-Scan ultrasonography, slit lamp photography, fundus photography and fluorescein angiography, Optos Optomap California FA, Orbscan, Pentacam, ELLEX Laser, Ellman unit, IOL Master 700, Nidek specular Microscope, Peschke PXL cornea cross-linking, Humphrey Field Analyzers, CATALYS Precision Laser System, Bausch & Lomb Technolas 217-z excimer laser, VISX S4 excimer laser, Iridex CYCLO G6 Glaucoma Laser System, Iridex OcuLight GL 532nm laser, Lumenis Selecta II SLT and YAG laser. The resident can expect to learn the indications for the use or/and interpretation of the above.
Annual/Personal leave: ½ day (4 hours) for each biweekly pay period (13 days total)
Sick leave: ½ day (4 hours) for each biweekly pay period (13 days total)
Authorized absence for approved continuing education
11 federal holidays
Health & Life Insurance plans available
Liability insurance covered
Program Description:
The program consists of a 12-month period beginning July 1st and ending the following June 30th. Residents will spend the majority of their time providing direct patient care. This schedule may vary according to patient care and training needs. A minimum of 40 hours per week is required. The resident will participate in monthly optometry conferences. Each resident’s tour of duty is 730 A.M. to 400 P.M., meaning they are required to be present in the clinic during this time frame at a minimum. The resident does not have after hour “on call” responsibility however, they will be responsible for all acute care/walk-in patients during normal clinic hours
Most of the VA patient population is comprised of males 60-80 years of age. There is a high prevalence of ocular disease in this demographic. This includes chronic conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, dry eye disease, and cataracts. In addition, there are many instances of acute issues including uveitis, keratoconjunctivitis, trauma, and diplopia.
The optometric staff of Veteran Health Indiana consists of ten full time staff optometrists and two part-time staff optometrists. There are currently two optometry externs with prospective expansions for the upcoming academic year. Optometrists currently staff locations in Bloomington, Brownsburg, Shelbyville, Terre Haute, Lafayette, Martinsville, and Camp Atterbury in addition to the medical center. The Brownsburg location is a new 80,000 square foot facility that will provide care for 20,000 veterans annually. This serves as the headquarters of the Optometry Service and includes 9 full-service exam lanes as well as 3 auxiliary testing rooms. There will be four full-time staff optometrists providing care in this location. Services provided include dilated fundus exam, refraction, automated perimetry, corneal pachymetry and topography, spectral domain OCT, anterior/posterior segment photography, medically necessary scleral contact lens fitting, pre- and post-operative care, minor anterior segment procedures and diabetic tele-retinal screenings. Scleral contact lens fitting is available on site. Low vision and other specialty contact lens services are currently provided primary through community referral.
Secondary and tertiary eyecare is provided by the ophthalmology department located in the RLR VAMC and includes glaucoma, medical retinal, oculoplastic, cornea, and neuro-ophthalmologic specialties.
Letter of Intent: a brief statement detailing your desire to complete this residency
Three (3) letters of recommendation
Selection Criteria and Admission Criteria
Applicants must be U.S. citizens
Applicants must have passed Parts I, II, TMOD & Part III of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) examinations
Applicants must have received a Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE accredited School or College of Optometry by July 1 of the residency year.
Prior to residency completion, the applicant is required to obtain state licensure.
Selection will be made based on the prospective resident’s application and an in person interview
Requirements for Completion
Satisfactory evaluation of performance from clinical preceptors
Attendance and documentation of all scholarly and didactic activities including but not limited to monthly conferences
Complete and document a minimum number of direct patient care encounters in accordance with program goals
Completion of a manuscript of publishable quality or presentation of a scientific poster (or equivalent) at the American Academy of Optometry (or other similar approved venue).
Upon satisfactory performance and completion of all requirements set forth, the resident will be awarded a Certificate of Residency from the Department of Veterans Affairs and a Certificate of Completion from Indiana University School of Optometry.
Eye Surgeons of Indiana 9202 N. Meridian St.Indianapolis, IN 46260
Mission Statement
The Eye Surgeons of Indiana Optometric Residency program is focused on ocular disease and refractive surgery. We partner with Indiana University School of Optometry. Our program will help develop exceptional clinical skills and an extensive ocular disease knowledge base for an optometrist under the guidance of the doctors at Eye Surgeons of Indiana. At the completion of the residency program, the doctor will be confident in treating and managing a broad range of anterior segment and posterior segment ocular diseases. The doctor will have the skills to manage pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative anterior segment surgical cases. In addition, our resident will gain confidence in teaching and public speaking by participating in routine grand rounds presentations.
Eye Surgeons of Indiana Optometry Residency is a 13-month post-graduate ocular disease and peri-operative care program. Our program will help develop exceptional clinical skills and an extensive ocular disease knowledge base for one optometrist under the guidance of the doctors at Eye Surgeons of Indiana. The new optometry graduate will be secured through the ORMatch process. The resident doctor will train at our practice from July 1st to July 31st of the following year. During the first month of the program there will be an overlap between the incoming resident doctor and outgoing resident doctor. The outgoing resident will assist the Eye Surgeons of Indiana faculty and staff in helping the new resident become acclimated with the practice schedule, clinical flow, and electronic health records. The resident doctor will work closely with all the doctors at Eye Surgeons of Indiana, as well as assist in precepting 4th-year optometry externs. During the program, learning will be promoted through instruction during the clinic day and assigned didactic work. Some administrative time will be allotted for the resident as seen fit, but some study time will be required outside of clinic hours. At the conclusion of the program, the resident doctor will be expected to have mastered clinical skills, a broad ocular disease knowledge base, confidence in evaluating anterior segment surgical cases and assisting in developing surgical plans, performing various ocular procedures, managing ocular emergencies, and being a confident public speaker.
Typical Weekly Hours and After-Hours Responsibilities
Our resident doctor will be expected to work 50 hours per week. In addition, the resident doctor will be included in an on-call rotation with other doctors at the practice. This will result in covering on-call-duties approximately six weekends per year.
Salary and Benefits
$60,000
Heatlh Insurance
Professional Liability Insurance
10 days of PTO
Generous allowance for professional memberships and CE expense (registration, travel, lodging, etc.)
Application Materials and Procedures
All program applicants must supply all required materials as requested by the National Matching Service (ORMatch) and the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry.
Contact the Residency Program Director via email letting him know of your intent of applying for the program. Contact information: Nathan Morrow, OD, FAAO (nathan.morrow@esi-in.com)
After reviewing ORMatch application, an in-person visit at Eye Surgeons of Indiana may be requested and coordinated.
Application Deadline
January 31
Requirements for Completion
Complete all clinical duties as requested by the Eye Surgeons of Indiana residency program director.
Demonstrate competent clinical and critical thinking skills by obtaining, at minimum, satisfactory evaluations from the Eye Surgeons of Indiana faculty doctors.
Develop one COPE-approved continuing education course and present it at Eye Surgeons of Indiana-sponsored CE or outside seminar/conference.
Develop at least one publishable quality paper, case report, or poster.
The Optometry residency in Ocular Disease/Glaucoma at the VA Illiana Health Care System in conjunction with the Indiana University School of Optometry seeks to provide the highest quality optometric patient care utilizing the latest diagnostic equipment and current evidence-based standards of care. This one-year residency will foster the development of advanced optometric competency and confidence in the treatment and management of conditions affecting ocular health and vision.
Program Description:
The optometry resident has been an integral part of the Danville VA Illiana Health Care System multidisciplinary health care team since its inception in 1986. The resident is expected to manage his/her own patients, supervise optometry interns, provide continuing education presentations, as well as participate in monthly journal club and grand rounds programs. The resident will also participate in weekly low vision and specialty contact lens clinics and will complete various interdisciplinary rotations throughout the year. The resident will also complete special emphasis curriculum in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma.
The Optometry Clinic at VA Illiana is located in Danville, Illinois and consists of three full-time optometrists, two optometry externs, and three full-time technicians. Greater than 75% of our encounters are for the treatment and management of ocular or systemic disease. The optometry clinic currently has seven complete lanes and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, including digital anterior and posterior segment cameras, an autorefractor/keratometer, Humphrey visual field, A/B/UBM ultrasound, Heidelberg Spectralis HRA+ OCT. The medical center also has an in-house lab and on-site CT, MRI, and vascular lab. The VA Illiana also has a full-time general ophthalmologist.
Danville is close to Champaign-Urbana and the University of Illinois. Danville is centrally located just over one hour from Indianapolis, two hours from Chicago, three hours from St. Louis. Danville boasts affordable housing and access to several local recreation areas.
The dates of the residency program are approximately July 1–June 30 (dependent on federal pay periods). Daily Hours are 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with no on-call duty.
Length of Program
12 months
Number of Positions
One
Salary and Benefits
$43,924
The resident will receive 4 hours of annual leave per biweekly pay period (104 hours per year) and 4 hours of sick leave per biweekly pay period (104 hours per year). There are 11 paid federal government holidays each year. Health care insurance and liability coverage are provided.
Therapeutics
Yes
Ophthalmology Service
Yes
Requirements for Completion:
Provide and document direct patient care to an adequate number of patients commensurate with program goals and in accordance with clinic protocols
Satisfactory evaluation of performance from clinical preceptors and the Residency Program Coordinator
Participation in monthly didactic activities (journal club, Grand Rounds, clinical workshops, etc)
Present at least three lectures during the residency year. Attendees of these lectures could include clinical staff, student trainees, and students at Indiana University School of Optometry in Bloomington, IN.
Completion of one paper of publishable quality
Completion of four or more interdisciplinary clinical rotations
Completion of three or more ophthalmology rotations
Have Questions or to Schedule a Site Visit
Please contact us to set up a telephone interview or, even better, a personal visit to our facility. Please call (217) 554-5321 or email Dr. Beluch or you may also contact the Director of Residencies, Dr. Anna Bedwell .
Gundersen Eye Department Primary Site: Main Ophthalmology Clinic in La Crosse, WI Secondary Sites: Satellite Clinics in Viroqua, WI (1-2 days per month). Vehicle provided.
Program Mission Statement
The primary goal of the Gundersen Health System Optometry Residency is to provide a highly educational experience that exposes the Resident to cutting edge technology in a highly respected Ophthalmology/Optometry Clinic within a large, multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
Optometry Residents will be included in the incoming Medical Resident Class, which includes Internal Medicine, Transitional, Pharmacy, Sports Medicine, and Surgery Residents. Our Optometry Resident will participate in all Resident-activities, including orientation, journal clubs, social activities, and Resident Graduation.
Therapeutics
Yes
Program Description
The Optometry Resident’s education will be the top priority of this program. Residents will have their own schedule and be responsible for the care and management of their patients with the help of attending physicians as soon as they are fully credentialed. Residents will be required to attend lectures on campus, conduct a research project or case study, and attend continuing education conferences in addition to clinical duties in order to instill in them a commitment to lifelong learning and a dedication to the profession of Optometry. Residents will have an opportunity to observe cataract, refractive, glaucoma, oculoplastic, and retinal surgeries and work with our retinal specialists, glaucoma, specialist, corneal specialists, and in our Traumatic Brain Injury/Low Vision Clinic. In addition, Residents will have an opportunity to participate in Interprofessional Education throughout the Residency Year.
Typical Weekly Hours and After-Hours Responsibilities
40 hours a week, Monday through Friday. (no weekends, no on-call)
Application Materials and Procedures
Please apply and submit all required materials through the ORMatch Website. Any questions or concerns about the residency may be addressed to Dr. Reierson at optomres@gundersenhealth.org. All interviews will be scheduled virtually. Dr. Reierson will send detailed videos and information about the residency and schedule a video interview which will allow applicants to meet them and the current resident if available.
Procedure:
Applicants will be ranked through ORMatch
Applicant will be notified of a match through ORMatch
Requirements for completion
Submission of a poster of paper to the AAO meeting or national meeting.
One paper of publishable quality done by the end of the residency (Clinical case report, retrospective study, etc.)
Performance to the satisfaction of the residency coordinators & preceptors
Completion of the required lecture for Optometry Department
Receiving satisfactory evaluations by residency coordinators throughout the residency.
Attendance at scheduled continuing education and/or case conferences.
Seeing adequate number of patients to satisfy the goals of the program.
Engaging in Interprofessional Education throughout Residency
Gundersen Eye Department Primary Site: Main Ophthalmology Clinic in La Crosse, WI Secondary Sites: Satellite Clinics in Viroqua, WI and Prairie du Chien, WI.
Program Mission Statement
The primary goal of the Gundersen Health System Optometry Residency is to provide a highly educational experience that exposes the Resident to cutting edge technology in a highly respected Ophthalmology/Optometry Clinic within a large, multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
Optometry Residents will be included in the incoming Medical Resident Class, which includes Internal Medicine, Transitional, Pharmacy, Sports Medicine, and Surgery Residents. Our Optometry Resident will participate in all Resident-activities, including orientation, journal clubs, social activities, and Resident Graduation.
Therapeutics
Yes
Program Description
The Optometry Resident’s education will be the top priority of this program. Residents will have their own schedule and be responsible for the care and management of their patients with the help of attending physicians as soon as they are fully credentialed. Residents will be required to attend lectures on campus, conduct a research project or case study, and attend continuing education conferences in addition to clinical duties in order to instill in them a commitment to lifelong learning and a dedication to the profession of Optometry. Residents will have an opportunity to observe cataract, refractive, glaucoma, oculoplastic, and retinal surgeries and work with our retinal specialists, glaucoma, specialist, corneal specialists, and in our Traumatic Brain Injury/Low Vision Clinic. In addition, Residents will have an opportunity to participate in Interprofessional Education throughout the Residency Year.
Typical Weekly Hours and After-Hours Responsibilities
Monday–Friday, 7:40–4:40 p.m. with an one hour lunch break from 12:00–1:00 p.m.
Application Materials and Procedures
Please apply and submit all required materials through the ORMatch Website. Any questions or concerns about the residency may be addressed to Dr. Reierson at optomres@gundersenhealth.org. All interviews will be scheduled virtually. Dr. Reierson will send detailed videos and information about the residency and schedule a video interview which will allow applicants to meet them and the current resident if available.
Procedure:
Applicants will be ranked through ORMatch
Applicant will be notified of a match through ORMatch
Requirements for completion
Submission of a poster of paper to the AAO meeting or national meeting.
One paper of publishable quality done by the end of the residency (Clinical case report, retrospective study, etc.)
Performance to the satisfaction of the residency coordinators & preceptors
Completion of the required lecture for Optometry Department
Receiving satisfactory evaluations by residency coordinators throughout the residency.
Attendance at scheduled continuing education and/or case conferences.
Seeing adequate number of patients to satisfy the goals of the program.
Engaging in Interprofessional Education throughout Residency
The optometric residency program in ocular disease offered at the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA medical center, affiliated with the Indiana University College of Optometry, seeks to provide entry-level optometry graduates with advanced didactic knowledge and intense clinical training in the diagnosis and management of patients with ocular disease with emphasis on retina and glaucoma as well as the ocular manifestations of systemic disease.
Length of Program
12 months
Number of Positions
Four
Salary and Benefits
$44,477
Insurance: health and life
Full liability coverage
13 days annual leave
13 days sick leave
Additional days may be granted for educational purposes
Site Specific Additional Prerequisite
United States citizenship is required to qualify for VHA appointment in a paid VA optometry resident position funded by the Office of Academic Affiliations. Reference: VA Handbook 5005/57, Part II, Chapter 3, Paragraph 3.g.(1) & (5)(c), dated June 14, 2012.
Additional Information
The optometric residency program at the Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center offers an intense program focused on the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease and systemically-related ocular disease. Residents provide direct care to patients on an inpatient and outpatient basis as well as on consultative service within the Medical Center. In addition to clinical training, the residents participate in educational conferences including fluorescein and OCT conference, disease conference and weekly lectures. Residents also gain valuable medical experience by rotation through hospital specialty services--including internal medicine, surgery, neurology, emergency services, cardiology, and radiology. Each resident will also spend time rotating through the Low Vision and Medically Necessary Contact Lens Clinics.
The Optometry Service is comprised of twelve fully equipped examination lanes with new lighted phoropters, new Haag-Streit BQ900 slit lamps with teaching tubes, digital acuity charts and auto-refractors. Ancillary equipment includes slit lamp camera, Cirrus 5000 optical coherence tomography with angiography and anterior segment capabilities, humphrey visual field analyzers with a liquid lens, A- and B-scan ultrasonographer, Pentacam with IOL calculations, fundus cameras with autofluorescence as well as therapeutic lasers. Zeiss Forum software is utilized for OCT, HVF, and photo review on computers within the clinic. Each resident will have their own examination lane and will share a resident office with their own individual workstation.
The residents function independently as well as with the attending staff and students. They are given their own examination rooms, computers and dedicated office space. They have full access to clinic equipment, reference materials, and all Medical Center facilities.
Expected Weekly Hours and After-Hours Responsibilities:
The official tour of duty for optometry residents is 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. When assigned to the Eye Clinic, residents are expected to be on the premises at all times during their tour. When on external rotations, the tour of duty may change to reflect the hours and schedules of the respective service through which you are rotating. In addition to the assigned tour of duty, residents are required to take call and be available to examine patients on an emergency basis outside of normal business hours. The on-call resident is also required to be present for one to two hours on Saturday to perform one-day cataract post-operative exams with the cataract surgeon.
Program Requirements
Satisfactory evaluation of performance from clinical preceptors.
Provide and document direct patient care to an adequate number of patients commensurate with program goals and in accordance with clinic protocols.
Present at least four lectures during the residency year. Attendees of these lectures could include clinical staff, student trainees, and students at Indiana University School of Optometry in Bloomington, IN.
Completion of one paper of publishable quality.
Completion of five or more interdisciplinary clinical rotations.
Application Requirements:
All required application materials will be submitted via the National Matching Services Inc (ORMatch). The following documents must be submitted in a PDF format –
Letter of Intent
CV
Optometry School Transcript
Minimum of three (3) letter of recommendation (Note – each letter of recommendation will be uploaded to ORMatch directly by your reference)
Indiana University School of Optometry Atwater Eye Care Center 744 E. Third St. Bloomington, IN 47405
Mission statement
The mission of the Residency program in Ocular Disease is to provide advanced competency in eye care in the areas of ocular disease and primary care, through education, patient care, and scholarship. Upon completion of the program the resident will be qualified to pursue professional opportunities which require a high level of clinical proficiency in the treatment and management of ocular and associated systemic conditions. The resident will also receive training, which will serve to prepare them for careers with emphasis in ocular disease management and as an optometric educator.
40 hours per week including Saturday, some Wednesday evenings and on-call
Salary and benefits
$45,000
Insurance: medical, dental, life (plan booklets)
Indiana University classes fee courtesy
Tax saver benefit
Full liability insurance coverage
Travel Stipend
20 days of professional/personal leave, (includes sick time)
Therapeutics
Yes
Ophthalmology service
No
Residency goals
To provide the highest quality of ocular disease care utilizing currently accepted standards of care, techniques, and technology.
To provide advanced clinical training in ocular disease, including the diagnosis and management of ocular conditions, the management of ocular emergencies and trauma, while also gaining exposure to primary care optometry.
To expose the resident to didactic and teaching experiences which will serve to prepare the resident for careers in advanced areas of optometric practice and/or academics.
To provide the resident with the opportunity to learn about and participate in clinical research in ocular disease.
To stimulate a commitment to service in the resident with active participation in activities such as VOSH international.
To provide administrative support commensurate with the needs of the program and the resident.
To provide adequate record-keeping to help document the performance of the program in meeting the above goals and objectives, as well as any other basic record-keeping requirements of the program.
Indiana University School of Optometry Ocular Care Residency with an emphasis in Primary Care
Indianapolis Eye Care Center 1160 W. Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202
Mission statement
The mission of the Ocular Disease Optometry Residency Program at Indianapolis Eye Care Center is to provide advanced competency in the areas of Ocular Disease and Primary Care Optometry through education, direct patient care experience and management, clinical teaching, scholarly development, and community service.
20 days of professional/personal leave (includes sick time)
Therapeutics
Yes
Ophthalmology Service
Yes
Description
The Ocular Disease residency with an emphasis in Primary Care optometry is a 53-week program designed to provide intensive clinical experience in ocular disease and primary eye care. Located in downtown Indianapolis, this program offers a bustling clinical atmosphere with a diverse patient population. The resident will primarily be responsible for direct patient care, seeing acute and chronic eye diseases, post-operative cataract care, and comprehensive eye exams. The first two months of residency will be dedicated to direct patient care and ophthalmology sub-specialty observations. For the remainder of the year, the resident will serve as a clinical consultant for fourth-year optometry students at a minimum of two half days per week. The resident will be involved in clinical teaching through grand rounds, journal club discussions, and periodic lecturing to the fourth-year students. As part of the Indiana School of Optometry, this clinic offers a variety of optometric specialties, and there may be opportunity to further tailor this residency program to specific interests
Resident responsibilities
Provide high-quality optometric care to a large and diverse group of patients, utilizing the currently accepted standards of care, techniques, and technology
Gain clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic ocular disease conditions, as well as primary care optometry
Acquire proficiency in the use of therapeutic agents, as well as specialized and advanced diagnostic instrumentation used in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of ocular disease
Triage after-hours on-call emergency patients and provide urgent eye care
Provide clinical instruction to fourth-year optometry students including clinical supervision in the primary care clinic and during various health screenings throughout the year
Attend and present lectures during journal club meetings, continuing education, and seminars
Attend at least one scholarly meeting devoted to ocular disease and/or primary care optometry
Requirements for completion
The resident is required to write a paper of publishable quality prior to and as a condition of the completion of the Residency program. This paper can be a report of original clinical research, case report, or a literature review.
The resident is required to submit an abstract for a poster or paper to a national optometry meeting of their choosing.
The resident will give a minimum of two lectures to the fourth-year students on a topic of their choosing.
The resident must receive at minimum satisfactory evaluations by residency supervisors at the final review.
John Kenyon American Eye Institute Ocular Disease Residency
John Kenyon American Eye Institute 9200 Leesgate Rd., Suite 201 Louisville, KY 40222
Mission Statement
The mission of the Residency program is to provide advanced training in the area of Ocular Disease and Ocular Surgery with an emphasis on Refractive Surgery. This will be accomplished through patient care and scholarly pursuits. Upon completion of the program, the resident will be competent in the knowledge and skills to allow them to pursue placement in professional opportunities such as combined OD/MD practices or referral centers. They will also receive training to allow them to pursue optometric educational opportunities as well.
Lexington VA Health Care System 2250 Leestown Road Lexington, KY 40536
Mission Statement
The mission of the Optometry Residency Program at the Lexington Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center is to provide advanced competency in Primary Care to recent optometry graduates through direct patient care and management along with education and scholarly development within a multi-disciplinary setting.
Authorized absence granted for educational purposes
Therapeutics
Yes
Ophthalmology Service
No
Additional Information
The optometry residency at the Lexington VA Health Care System focuses on advanced competency in the clinical skills and scholarly development of the resident by exposing the resident to direct patient care enhanced by lectures, conferences, presentations, and consultation with other medical services. The resident will become proficient in ocular disease diagnosis and management, in addition to comanaging systemic conditions that have ocular manifestations. The resident will also attend weekly Grand Rounds and Fluorescein conference with the University of Kentucky's Department of Ophthalmology during the academic year, which includes opportunities to participate in the department's sub-specialty clinics as well. The resident will participate in daily morning education with the optometry staff and students.
The Lexington VA Health Care System is a dual-division medical center. The Sousley campus, which was established in 1931, accommodates the Optometry Clinic and is on the west side of Lexington. The Optometry Clinic occupies almost 5,000 square feet renovated with new equipment, which includes nine examination lanes, a clinic conference area, and four specialty testing rooms for equipment such as a retinal camera, OCT, two Humphrey visual field analyzer, Pentacam, low vision equipment and several specialty contact lens fitting sets. In addition to comprehensive eye examinations, the Optometry Clinic also provides outpatient low vision/blind rehabilitation, specialty contact lens fittings, and vision therapy services to combat veterans with a history of polytrauma or traumatic brain injury.
University of Kentucky Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences E 300 Kentucky Clinic/740 South Limestone Drive Lexington, KY 40536-0584
Mission Statement
The Residency Program in Ocular Disease at the University of Kentucky Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (UK) provides qualified optometrists with advanced clinical education in the treatment and management of ocular disease in an acute care, hospital based setting that results in the attainment of advanced competencies in clinical eye care. Residents completing the program are uniquely qualified to deliver and coordinate eye care in a hospital or multi-disciplinary setting.
The ocular disease residency at the University of Kentucky Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is designed to provide the optometric resident with a wide range of clinical experience in the treatment and management of ocular disease. The department provides outpatient and consultative ophthalmology services to the Chandler Medical Center at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Sub-specialty care is provided in the areas of retina, neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma, and cornea. The optometry service provides primary care and serves the University of Kentucky faculty, staff, employees and their dependents. The optometry resident will have a limited volume of primary care patients and provide coverage for our Urgent Care Clinic (walk-ins), as well as frequent consultation with the sub-specialties listed above. Residents will be expected to attend weekly fluorescein conferences, grand rounds, and other lectures/presentations presented by the ophthalmology faculty. A case presentation or other ocular disease presentation is expected by the optometric resident to the ophthalmology faculty at UK and at the IU residency conference. No on-call duties are currently required.
Our facility is located in the heart of the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, KY. The 10,000 square-foot eye clinic contains 21 examination lanes, two minor operating rooms, on-site ophthalmic lasers, digital fluorescein system; Humphrey automated visual field instruments, Orbscan corneal topography, and OCT imaging system. Access to the University medical library and all campus resources are made available to residents.
University of Virginia Department of Ophthalmology PO Box 800715 1300 Jefferson Park Ave Charlottesville, VA 22908-0715
Program Area of Emphasis
Cornea and Contact Lenses
Mission Statement
The mission of the UVA Department of Ophthalmology Optometry Residency Program is to provide advanced clinical training in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease and to improve competency in fitting contact lenses. The program will teach skills in co-management with ophthalmic and other medical specialties, and the resident will have the opportunity to participate in a range of didactic activities. Through patient exposure, experience, and mentoring, the program will increase competency in clinical decision-making.
Typical Weekly Hours and After-hours Responsibilities
The resident is required to be present for clinic between 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Typically the resident will work 40-50 hours per week.
Lectures, Grand Rounds, research, and other didactic activities will be held outside clinical hours.
No weekend or on-call hours are required.
All vacation or time off must be approved in advance by the Residency Program Coordinator.
Program Description
Education is one of the three key missions at the University of Virginia Health System. The strong clinical foundation of the Department of Ophthalmology and the extensive clinical referral population are the principle strengths of the Department’s residency training programs.
The UVA Optometry Residency program is affiliated with the Indiana University School of Optometry and is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE). The program will advance the resident’s knowledge in systemic-based eye care. The resident will primarily work under the Residency Program Coordinator. Daily, the resident will have an opportunity to see patients with a variety of systemic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, lupus, Sjogren’s, HIV, and MS. The resident will be challenged to diagnose patients presenting with ocular disease and will be responsible for making appropriate clinical decisions and referrals. Communication with other specialties within the Department and the Health System is expected.
Strong focus is placed on contact lens care. The resident will be exposed to patients with simple refractive error, presbyopia, malignant myopia, and anisometropia. The resident will also work in our Specialty Contact Lens Clinic and treat keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, post refractive ectasia, and corneal grafts.
The resident will be expected to attend Grand Rounds, Department lectures, and other educational events. The resident will also have the opportunity to observe surgery in the surgical divisions of the Department. The resident will be responsible for one scholarly activity each quarter. Together with the Residency Program Coordinator, the resident will provide guidance and leadership to an optometry extern.
Requirements of Completion
Participation in the care of an adequate number of patients during the Residency Year in order to become competent in Ocular Disease and Contact Lenses
Maintain detailed Patient Activity Log throughout the Residency Year, recording all patient encounters
Demonstrate competency set by the goals of the program
Receive satisfactory evaluations throughout the Residency Year
Complete a scholarly activity each quarter and attend appropriate continuing education events
Work a minimum of 224 days
Additional Comments
The Department of Ophthalmology serves as the ophthalmic referral center for central and western Virginia and for parts of West Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Our 16 faculty members teach and conduct research with 10 ophthalmology residents, three ophthalmology fellows, and one optometry resident. We offer comprehensive ophthalmic and optometric care as well as the following sub-specialties: Anterior Segment/Cornea, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Oncology, Oculoplastics, Pathology, Pediatrics, Refractive, Retina, and Uveitis.
Application Materials and Procedures: To be considered for the program, each candidate must apply through the Optometry Residency Matching Service (ORMatch) by the application deadline.
Vance Thompson Vision 354 23rd Ave E West Fargo, ND 58078
Program Area of Emphasis
Emphasis: Refractive and Ocular Surgery, Glaucoma
Mission Statement
Provide the post-doctoral optometrist advanced training and competency in ocular disease as well as refractive and ocular surgery peri-operative care with an emphasis on direct patient care, contact lenses, research, and educational opportunities.
Typical Weekly Hours and After-hours Responsibilities
M–Th: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
F: 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Estimated 40–45 hours per week
Occasional after-hours on call
Program Description
The Optometric Residency at Vance Thompson Vision in West Fargo, ND provides advanced clinical training in anterior segment ocular care. The residency is composed of 53 weeks of participation in direct pre- and post-operative care for the following anterior segment surgeries: laser and implant refractive surgery, cataract surgery, refractive cataract surgery using toric, multi-focal and extended depth of focus IOLs, corneal disease and transplant surgery, glaucoma treatment and surgery, and dry eye. An understanding and knowledge of advanced diagnostic and surgical technology will be developed. In addition to the extensive experience in managing conditions related to the anterior segment, there is opportunity to develop skills with specialty contact lenses, if desired. The resident will work with many specialty designs, including gas-permeable scleral and corneal designs, hybrid, custom soft and orthokeratology lenses. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on participation in anterior segment clinical research. The resident will also participate in academic activities like journal clubs, as well as initiating their own research project.
Vance Thompson Vision is a private secondary and tertiary clinical and surgical practice that employs a model of OD/MD cooperative care of patients. There are no primary care or optical duties performed during the residency. The OD resident will also learn a fundamental priority at Vance Thompson Vision, which is to always strive to provide the best patient experience on earth.
Requirements of Completion
Complete all clinical competencies.
Submit one paper or poster of publishable quality to a national optometric meeting.
Coordinate/assist in three journal club educational meetings.
Indiana University School of Optometry Atwater Eye Care Center 744 E. 3rd Street Bloomington, IN 47405
Mission statement
The mission of the Pediatric Optometry Residency Program at the Indiana University School of Optometry (IUSO) is to provide advanced competency in the areas of pediatric optometry, vision therapy, myopia management and binocular vision (including concussion care) to recent optometry graduates through education, direct patient care experience and management, clinical teaching, scholarly development, and community service.
20 days of professional/personal leave, (includes sick time)
Therapeutics
Yes
Ophthalmology Service
No
Residency Goals
To provide the resident with training and clinical experience in primary, specialized, and complicated pediatric optometry cases including infant vision.
To provide the resident with training and clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of binocular vision disorders, optometric concussion evaluation and management, and myopia management.
To provide the resident with training and clinical experience in vision therapy and the diagnosis and management of visual information processing disorders.
To provide the resident with experience in clinical and didactic instruction of students in a professional program
To increase the resident’s confidence and skill in the management of adult primary care optometry and emergency eye care.
To provide the resident the opportunity to learn about and participate in clinical research in binocular vision disorders and/or pediatric optometry
To stimulate a commitment to service in the resident
To prepare the resident for a professional career with emphasis in the areas of advanced pediatric optometryand binocular vision disorders. They should be equally comfortable pursuing careers in academia or private practice.
Application materials and procedures:
Submit all materials through the ORMATCH web page. Additional materials or questions may be submitted directly to the pediatric optometry residency coordinator Dr. Katie Connolly.
Primary Eye Care Residencies
Indiana University School of Optometry Primary Care Residency
Indiana University School of Optometry Atwater Eye Care Center 744 E. 3rd Street Bloomington, IN 47405
Mission Statement
The mission of the Primary Care Residency Program at the Indiana University School of Optometry (IUSO) is to provide advanced competency in primary care optometry to recent optometry graduates through education, direct patient care experience and management, clinical teaching, scholarly development, and community service.
Program Coordinator
Hin Cheung, O.D., Ph.D. Email: cheungh@iu.edu Phone: 812-855-7393
20 days of professional/personal leave, (includes sick time)
Therapeutics
Yes
Ophthalmology Service
No
Residency Goals
Provide optometric care to a large and diverse group of patients in the Indiana University School of Optometry Clinics, with emphasis in Primary Care Optometry
Gain clinical experience in the management of urgent eye care and ocular disease, including an external rotation at the IU Health Center Eye Clinic, provision of emergency eye care services at the IUSO Atwater Eye Care Center, and after-hours emergency on-call responsibility
Acquire proficiency in the use and interpretation of state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
Acquire proficiency in the use of therapeutic agents with used to manage and treat ocular disease
Clinical and didactic instruction of optometry students including clinical supervision in the Primary Care Service and the IU Health Center Eye Clinic
Present lectures in the Grand Rounds Course and Case Conference Seminar and co-facilitate weekly Case Conference Seminar for IUSO Fourth Year OD students
Completion of one paper of publishable quality by the end of the program
Submission of patient log through Meditrek System and activities log
Attend at least one scholarly meeting devoted to Primary Care Optometry
Participate in optometric community service activities, with the option of participating in a humanitarian mission trip
MyEyeDr. 14540 Prairie Lakes Blvd. North, Suite 100 Noblesville, IN 46060
Mission Statement
The mission of the Primary Care Residency Program at MyEyeDr. is to provide advanced competency in Primary Care Optometry to recent optometry graduates through education, direct patient care experience and management, clinical teaching, scholarly development, and community service.
The Primary Care Residency is a 53-week program designed to provide intensive clinical, teaching, and research experience in Primary Care Optometry. Academic leadership and communication skills will be emphasized through case presentations, scholarly writing, and lectures.
The Residency begins the week of July 1st. The residency activities will consist of independent patient care, and clinical consulting with fourth year student interns at the Westfield clinic. The Resident will also be required to be on-call for one two week period during the year of their residency.
The resident will spend four full days in clinic with one of the co-coordinators seeing patients independently in a primary care setting. The focus of these encounters will be to build the resident’s primary care skills, including the diagnosis and treatment of refractive conditions and accommodative conditions, the fitting of specialty contact lenses, the diagnosis and appropriate treatment of ocular pathology and the ability to make proper and prompt referrals to external healthcare providers. One half-day per week will be spent in didactic pursuits, such as preparation of lectures and academic papers or research projects. The last half-day per week will be spent in conference with the residency coordinator.
When a fourth year optometry intern is present in the clinic, the resident will be expected to assume the role of clinical educator and will supervise the intern’s clinical encounters, help the intern to develop appropriate assessments and plans, and provide feedback regarding patient care. The resident will also be expected to meet with the intern and Externship coordinator for a case conference once per week
Typical Weekly Hours and After-Hours Responsibilities
50+ hours; one two-week period of after hours on call duty
Provide optometric care to a large and diverse group of patients at the Westfield clinic with emphasis in Primary Care Optometry.
Learn and use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment including the latest digital imaging systems and computer technology.
Gain clinical experience in the management of urgent eye care and ocular disease, provision of emergency eye care services at the Westfield clinic, and after-hours emergency on-call responsibility.
Acquire proficiency in the use of therapeutic agents used to manage and treat ocular disease.
Clinical and didactic instruction fourth year optometry students including clinical supervision at the Westfield clinic and case conference review with the intern.
Present lectures to the MyEyeDr. doctor group and to the Central Society of the IOA.
Participate in clinical research in contact lens or anterior segment related conditions, including the completion of a research paper or poster, literature review, or case report of publishable quality by the end of the program.
Attend at least one scholarly meeting devoted to Primary Care Optometry.
Attend continuing education classes and seminars.
Participate in optometric community service activities.
Actively participate in the optometric community through membership and participation in optometric organizations.
Requirements for Completion
An academic project is required, and a paper or poster of publishable quality will be written prior to and as a condition of the completion of the Residency program. This paper can be a report of original clinical research, case report, or a literature review, and will be written with the assistance of the Residency Advisor. It is encouraged that this paper be submitted to a scholarly journal for publication. At least one half day per week will be set aside to complete this task.
Selection Procedure and Admission Criteria:
ORMS Matching system; Interview and selection by committee
OD degree from a school or college of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)
Indianapolis Eye Care Center 1160 W. Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202
Mission statement
Provide advanced competency in vision rehabilitation to optometry graduates. This includes the diagnosis and management of patients who have low vision, and/or acquired brain injury including traumatic brain injury, concussion, and stroke. Vision rehabilitation will also be provided to patients with symptomatic binocular vison disorders. In addition to vision rehabilitation, there will be an emphasis in ocular disease.
20 days of professional/personal leave (includes sick time)
Therapeutics
Yes
Ophthalmology Service
Yes
Description
The Vision Rehabilitation residency is a 53 week program designed to provide intensive clinical experience in low vision, concussion care, binocular vision, with an emphasis in ocular disease. Primarily, the resident will be responsible for direct patient care of patients within the low vision and concussion care services. As the resident gains knowledge and experience they will be assigned to precept the 4th year interns within these services, no more than 1 full day a week. The resident will have the opportunity to interact with and observe a variety of ophthalmologic sub-specialists throughout the year. On call responsibilities provide the resident with experience in the management of urgent eye care. The resident will have access to state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment. There will be opportunities to participate in optometric community service and the option of participating in a humanitarian mission trip.
Part of the residency curriculum includes education and clinical teaching through grand rounds and journal club discussions. The resident will be required to give at least 2 separate lectures to the fourth year students. There is also opportunity to participate in clinical research, if desired.
Resident responsibilities
Provide optometric care to a large and diverse group of patients in the Indiana University School of Optometry clinics, with emphasis in vision rehabilitation with a emphasis in ocular disease
Learn and use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment including the latest digital imaging systems and computer technology
Gain clinical experience in the management of urgent eye care and ocular disease, provision of emergency eye care services at the IUSO Eye Care Clinics, and after-hours emergency on-call responsibility
Acquire proficiency in the use of therapeutic agents used to manage and treat ocular disease
Present lectures during journal club meetings, CE and seminars with the interns
Opportunity to participate in clinical research
Attend at least one scholarly meeting devoted to vision rehabilitation optometry
Attend continuing education classes and seminars
Participate in optometric community service activities, with the option of participating in humanitarian mission trips
Actively participate in the optometric community through membership and participation in optometric organizations
Provide clinical instruction to fourth year optometry students including clinical supervision in the ocular disease clinic and during various health screenings throughout the year
Requirements for completion
A paper of publishable quality will be written prior to and as a condition of the completion of the Residency program. This paper can be a report of original clinical research, case report, or a literature review.
The resident is required to submit an abstract for a poster or paper to a national optometry meeting of their choosing.
The resident will give lectures to the fourth year interns in the form of seminar discussions (two minimum) and periodically leading journal club meetings.
The resident must receive at minimum satisfactory evaluations by residency supervisors at the final quarterly review.
Selection Procedure and Admission Criteria
Application sent to ORMATCH website reviewed
Interview by Program Coordinators, (encourage in person interview but would consider virtual interview)
Will receive or have received a Doctor of Optometry degree from a school of college of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education
Competitive GPA
Eligible for an Indiana Optometry License within three months of starting the residency
Requirements for completions from the residency program:
A paper of publishable quality will be written prior to and as a condition of the completion of the Residency program. This paper can be a report of original clinical research, case report, or a literature review.
The resident is required to submit an abstract for a poster or paper to a national optometry meeting of their choosing
The resident will give lectures to optometry interns in the form of seminar discussions (2 minimum).
The resident must receive at minimum satisfactory evaluations by residency supervisors at the final quarterly review.
Advance your optometric education beyond your O.D. degree.
Doctor of Optometry degree and transcripts from an ACOE accredited school or college of optometry located within the United States or Puerto Rico prior to the start date of the residency program
Competitive GPA
Able to apply and receive an optometry license
Successful completion of National Board of Examiners in Optometry exam (your scores are obtained using your OE Tracker Number)
Completed Optometry Residency Match application
Cover letter and two or three letters of recommendation (see specific program guidelines)
NBEO Information
When submitting the initial application please include any scores that you have received from the NBEO at that time. As you receive additional scores please let the coordinator know. Parts I and II can be reported after you submit the application. This year there will be less weight on those scores in determining interview schedules. While it is preferred that you have your Part III scores reported before the match date it is not required. However, if you do not pass Part III in an appropriate amount of time to gain licensure in the state you will not be able to complete the residency. Each program coordinator will determine the timing per their state requirements.
Site Visit
All applicants are encouraged to arrange a site visit.
Selection and Notification
The selection committee will vary between programs. Please contact the program coordinator to discuss the selection process.
Notification of the match will come initially from ORMatch. If successfully matched, the candidate will receive notification within 10 days of the release of the match results, and a contract within 30 days of the match results being released.
For questions about IU School of Optometry residency programs, or about scheduling a site visit, contact Dr. Anna Bedwell, Director of Residencies, at abedwell@iu.edu or 317 278-1470.
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