Cornea/Contact Lens
Family Practice
Family Practice/Ocular Disease
Low Vision Rehabilitation
Ocular Disease
Pediatrics
Primary Eye Care
Vision Rehabilitation (Acquired Brain Injury) / Primary Eye Care
Dr. Irwin B. Suchoff Residency Program in Vision Therapy
VA Ocular Disease / Primary Eye Care (New York Harbor Health Care System)
VA Ocular Disease / Primary Eye Care (VA Hudson Valley Health Care System)
VA Primary Eye Care (VA New Jersey Health Care System)
VA Primary Eye Care / Vision Therapy and Low Vision Rehabilitation (Dept. of VA, Northport, NY)
For additional information on the Residency Programs listed below, please contact:
Dr. Diane T. Adamczyk
Director of Residencies
Toll Free Phone # (877) 829-1024
E-mail: dadamczyk@sunyopt.edu
SUNY State College of Optometry
33 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
Residency in Cornea And Contact Lenses
SUNY State College of Optometry, NYC
Program Supervisor:
Dr. David Libassi, Phone: (212) 938-5872, Fax: (212) 938-4146, E-mail: dlibassi@sunyopt.edu
Description of Program: This 12 month program is designed to enhance the individual's understanding of contact lens design and application, as well as their potential impact on corneal physiology. Through direct patient encounter and supervision of third and fourth year interns, the Cornea and Contact Lens resident will gain experience primarily in the fitting of rigid gas permeable and custom soft contact lenses. The resident will work along side senior Specialty Contact Lens Clinical faculty with extensive experience in fitting all lens designs. The resident will fit, manage and follow clinical cases of keratoconus, irregular cornea, post corneal transplant, rigid and soft prosthetic lenses, high myopia, high astigmatism, pediatric aphakia, as well as some disposable soft spherical and toric lenses. Additional clinical time is scheduled each week for the resident to work with a corneal specialist on the diagnosis and management of patients suffering with anomalies of the cornea.
Educational Opportunities: Didactic educational requirements are primarily fulfilled by the SUNY Friday Program. This program of weekly seminars by select academic and clinical faculty is designed to reinforce the residents' broad clinical experiences. In addition, the contact lens resident will attend an off-campus two day clinical educational program in the fitting and management of ocular prosthetics. Certification of prosthetic training and subsequent patient care at the university provides the resident with a rare and desirable clinical skill. Finally, residents are encouraged to attend and participate in the American Academy of Optometry yearly educational meeting.
Teaching Responsibilities: The resident will have direct clinical teaching responsibilities, give both minor and major presentations to other residents and selected faculty, as well as present seminars to the third and/or fourth year students.
Research Responsibilities: Working directly with the program supervisor, and the coordinator for clinical research, the resident will be responsible for conducting his/her own publishable research or actively participating as co-investigator/co-author for an on-going project. Such research will likely involve both clinical as well as laboratory research skills.
Length of Program: 12 Months
Starting Date: July 1
Number of Positions: 1
Compensation Level: $36,526
Benefits: There is optional participation in a health insurance plan including prescription drug coverage, with a contribution from the employee, depending on the option chosen. Dental care and vision coverage is available through the union representing this position. Residents earn sick leave and annual leave at the rate of 1.25 days per month. Twelve paid holidays per calendar year.
Required Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited by ACOE
Application Deadline: February 1.
Use Orms Matching Service: Yes
Further information on the program and application procedures can be obtained by contacting: Dr. David Libassi, SUNY State College of Optometry 33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
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Residency in Family Practice/Ocular Disease Optometry
East New York Diagnostic And Treatment Center, Brooklyn, NY
In this multi-disciplinary medical setting, the resident provides eye care for patients of all ages with a diverse range and high rate of ocular and systemic disorders. The resident also provides direct care under ophthalmologic supervision, observes surgeries, and observes patient care in various non-ophthalmic medical departments. The resident manages all cases and coordinates inter-disciplinary care when necessary. Individuals who complete the program are prepared to develop and operate a full-scope urban eye care service.
Educational Opportunities: Case conferences are provided by the program and on-site supervisors. The resident participates in a college sponsored didactic program which includes seminars and workshops at SUNY Optometry, and joint grand rounds with residents in other college-affiliated programs throughout the year.
Teaching Responsibilities: During the second half of the program, the resident participates in the clinical education of fourth year externs from SUNY Optometry.
Scholarly Activity: Working with the program supervisor, residents are required to present one minor and one major presentation and write at least one paper of publishable quality. In addition, there is an opportunity to attend and participate in academic conferences.
Length of Program: 12 Months
Required # Hours Per Week: 40 Hrs
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited by ACOE
Compensation: $36,526
Benefits: There is optional participation in a health insurance plan including prescription drug coverage, with a contribution from the employee, depending on the option chosen. Dental care and vision coverage is available through the union representing this position. Residents earn sick leave and annual leave at the rate of 1.25 days per month. Twelve paid holidays per calendar year.
Starting Date: July 1
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: February 1
Use ORMS Matching Service: Yes
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Further information on the program and application procedures can be obtained by contacting:
Dr. Lloyd Haskes
East New York Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Eye Clinic
2094 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Phone: (718) 240-0445, Fax: (718) 240-0564
lhaskes@sunyopt.edu
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Residency in Family Practice Optometry
United States Military Academy, Keller Army Hospital, West Point, NY
Program Supervisor: Dr. Eric Spotts
Phone:(845)938-2021, E-mail: eric.spotts@amedd.army.mil
Description of Program: This is a 12 month program based at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY. It is available to active duty Army Optometrists and recent graduates with an obligated commitment to the U.S. Army. The clinic population is composed of cadets, faculty, staff, active duty dependents, and retirees. The program provides advanced clinical training for military optometrists. This program employs full scope optometry with a significant portion in the fitting and management of contact lenses and contact lens complications.. The resident will also rotate through ophthalmology and consult with other hospital specialty clinics. The resident spends approximately 15% of the time at SUNY in a joint didactic program with other SUNY residents.
Educational Opportunities: The residency program includes rotations with ophthalmology and interaction with other hospital clinics. The resident will attend optometry conferences (military and civilian) as well as army courses specific to medical and optometric interest.
Teaching Responsibilities: Teaching skills are developed by assignment with optometry interns.
Research Responsibilities: Minor presentation, major presentation, and publishable paper required. Opportunities for research available.
Prerequisites: O.D. and obligated commitment to the U.S. Army through the Health Professions Scholarship Program and/or ROTC.
Length of Program: 12 Months
Compensation Level: Military Pay
Benefits: Full Health Coverage, Regular Military Benefits, 30 days leave/year (15 days can be taken during the residency year)
Required # of Hours Per Week: 45 Hrs
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited by ACOE
Starting Date of Program: July 1
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: February 1
Use ORMS Matching Service: No
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Further information on the program and application procedures can be obtained by contacting:
Dr. Eric Spotts
Optometry Clinic, Keller Army Hospital, Building #606,West Point, NY 10996
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Residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation
SUNY State College of Optometry, NYC/The Lighthouse International, NYC
Program Supervisor: Dr. Alla Zlotina, O.D.
Phone:(212) 938-4023, E-mail: a.zlotina@sunyopt.edu
Description of Program: This 12 month program is a cooperative endeavor between the Lighthouse International of NYC and the College. It is designed to provide the individual with advanced and concentrated clinical and didactic experience in all aspects of low vision rehabilitation. Residents will also be involved in both coordination and consultation of patient care with other rehabilitation, medical, and social services. Additional responsibilities will include participation in research, the preparation of a publishable paper, and the development of an understanding of the management of a low vision service and the political and social forces influencing the mode of care delivery. Individuals who complete the program are expected to be able to deliver a high level of clinical care, serve as teachers in optometric institutions, and serve in a leadership role in optometric and service agencies and organizations involved in low vision care.
Educational Opportunities: in Addition to Weekly Seminars, Through Directed Self-study, the Resident Will Gain an In-depth Understanding of Low Vision Rehabilitation Theory and its Application to Practice in Varied Clinical-care Settings.
Teaching Responsibilities: The Resident Will Have Direct Clinical Teaching Responsibilities and Be a Teaching Assistant in the Lab Portion of the Low Vision Course.
Research Responsibilities: Working Directly with the Program Supervisor and Other Faculty Members, the Resident Will Be Responsible for Conducting Her/her Own Publishable Research or Actively Participating as Co-investigator/co-author for an Ongoing Project.
Length of Program: 12 Months
Required Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited by ACOE
Starting Date: July 1
Number of Positions: 1
Compensation Level: $36,526
Benefits: There Is Optional Participation in a Health Insurance Plan Including Prescription Drug Coverage, with a Contribution from the Employee, Depending on the Option Chosen. Dental Care and Vision Coverage Is Available Through the Union Representing this Position. Residents Earn Sick Leave and Annual Leave at the Rate of 1.25 Days per Month. Twelve Paid Holidays per Calendar Year.
Application Deadline: February 1
Uses ORMs Matching System: Yes
Further Information on the Program and Application Procedures Can Be Obtained by Contacting:
Dr. Alla Zlotina
SUNY State College of Optometry, 33 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036
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Residency in Ocular Disease
SUNY, State College of Optometry, NYC
Program Supervisor: Dr. Sherry Bass
Phone: (212) 938-5865, Fax: (212) 938-5819 E-mail: Sbass@sunyopt.edu
Description of Program: The Residency in Ocular Disease at the State University of New York, State College of Optometry Will Provide the Resident with Training and Education Necessary to Deliver Advanced Ophthalmic Care That Meets the Visual Needs of a Diverse Population of Patients Having Ocular Disease. Residents Will Have Responsibilities in Patient Care, Community Outreach and Patient Education, Clinical Education and Research. The Residents Will Be Expected to Provide a Full Range of Ophthalmic Patient Care Services with Emphasis in the Differential Diagnosis and Treatment of Ocular Disease and Visual Pathway Dysfunction. Residents will also have opportunities to provide eye care in a hospital setting, co-manage refractive surgery patients, and observe ocular surgical procedures. The Resident Will Be a Member of a Multi-disciplinary Health Care Team and Be Responsible for Appropriate Utilization of Facility Resources and Personnel. Training Is Accomplished Through Direct Patient Care, Seminars, Grand Rounds, and Independent Study.
Educational Opportunities: Case conferences are provided by the program and on-site supervisors. Three days per month are devoted to a college sponsored program which includes workshops at SUNY Optometry and joint Grand Rounds with residents in other college affiliated programs.
Teaching Responsibilities: The Resident Will Have Direct Clinical Teaching Responsibilities, Give Both Minor and Major Presentations to Other Residents and Selected Faculty, as Well as Present Seminars to the Third And/or Fourth Year Students.
Research Responsibilities: Working Directly with the Program Supervisor, and the Coordinator for Clinical Research, the Resident Will Be Responsible for Conducting His/her Own Publishable Research or Actively Participating as Co-investigator/co-author for an On-going Project. Such Research Will Likely Involve Both Clinical as Well as Laboratory Research Skills.
Length of Program: 12 Months
Starting Date: July 1
Number of Positions: 4
Compensation Level: $36,526
Benefits: There Is Optional Participation in a Health Insurance Plan Including Prescription Drug Coverage, with a Contribution from the Employee, Depending on the Option Chosen. Dental Care and Vision Coverage Is Available Through the Union Representing this Position. Residents Earn Sick Leave and Annual Leave at the Rate of 1.25 Days per Month. Twelve Paid Holidays per Calendar Year.
Required Hours Per Week: 40 Hrs
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited by ACOE
Application Deadline: February 1
Use ORMS Matching Service: YES
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Further information on the program and application procedures can be obtained by contacting:
Dr. Sherry Bass
SUNY State College of Optometry
33 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
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Residency in Ocular Disease / Primary Eye Care Optometry
Dept. Of V.A., New York Harbor Health Care System, NY
Program Supervisor: Dr. Evan Canellos
Phone:(718) 836-6600, ext. 6497, Fax: (718)630-3573, E-mail:evan.canellos@med.va.gov
Description of Program: The goal of this residency program is to enhance the clinical skills of recent graduates with emphasis on delivering primary care optometry within a multi disciplinary environment and treating and managing a host of ocular diseases. There are 3 positions for the program, with equal time spent at each hospital. The St. Albans V.A. Hospital sits on thirty acre campus-like site in Queens, New York, near Kennedy Airport. It is about three miles from the Nassau County border and twenty miles from both the Brooklyn V.A. Medical Center and Manhattan. The Brooklyn V.A. Medical Center is located at the base of the Verazzano Bridge, adjacent to Fort Hamilton in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn. The St. Albans V.A. Extended Care Center, a division of the Brooklyn V.A. Medical Center has 225 beds serving as an out-patient clinic, domiciliary and an intermediate and extended care facility. The Brooklyn V.A.M.C. is a 275 bed acute care medical and teaching center. The Optometry section provides primary eye care to inpatients and outpatients at the St. Albans V.A. Extended Care Center and the Brooklyn V.A.M.C.
Educational Opportunities: Conferences and seminars are held weekly. Ophthalmologic Grand Rounds, Retina Clinic, and conferences are held weekly at the Brooklyn VAMC and SUNY, Downstate Medical School. Three days per month are devoted to a college sponsored program which includes seminars at SUNY and a joint Grand Rounds meeting. Residents have the opportunity to rotate through other clinics in the hospital through the PRIME program ex. general medicine, hematology /oncology, rheumatology and thyroid/diabetes clinic. Residents also have the opportunity to observe various ophthalmologic surgery, ex. Cataract extraction, trabeculectomy, etc.
Teaching Responsibilities: The resident acts as clinical instructor for fourth year optometry students who rotate through the facility.
Research Responsibilities: Each Resident Is Expected to Write a Publishable Paper.
Length of Program: 12 months
Required # of Hours Per Week: 40 Hrs
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited by ACOE
Compensation Level: $32,894
Benefits: Eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance. The resident's portion of the health and life insurance premium depends on the plan and coverage selected. Residents earn 13 days sick leave and 13 days annual leave.
Starting Date of Program: July 1
Number of Positions: 3
Application Deadline: February 1
Use ORMS Matching Service: Yes
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Further information on the program and application procedures can be obtained by contacting:
Dr. Evan Canellos, O.D.
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
New York Harbor Health Care System
Optometry Section/Surgical Service 112 800 Poly Place
Brooklyn, NY 11209
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Residency in Pediatric Optometry
SUNY State College of Optometry, NYC
Program Supervisor: Dr. Marilyn Vricella
Phone: (212) 938-4143, Fax:(212) 938-5819, E-mail: mvricella@sunyopt.edu
Description of Program: This program encompasses both primary and secondary pediatric care. Emphasis is placed upon visual development and its importance in society. Areas of concern include infants and toddlers, preschool and school-age children. The resident will experience multi-disciplinary child care which will include ocular pathology, general pediatrics, children with special needs, special testing, strabismus/amblyopia, and outreach programs.
Educational Opportunities: Graduate level seminars are presented to the resident. Close interaction with clinical faculty in varied clinical settings provides the resident with enhanced clinical skills and knowledge base.
Teaching Responsibilities: The resident serves as a clinical instructor for interns in the Pediatric clinics of SUNY.
Research Responsibilities: The resident may interact with faculty members regarding scholarly activity. Each resident is required to complete a publishable paper by the end of the program.
Length of Program: 12 months
Required Hours per Week: 40 hrs
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited by ACOE
Starting Date: July 1
Number of Positions: 2
Compensation Level: $36,526
Benefits: There Is Optional Participation in a Health Insurance Plan Including Prescription Drug Coverage, with a Contribution from the Employee, Depending on the Option Chosen. Dental Care and Vision Coverage Is Available Through the Union Representing this Position. Residents Earn Sick Leave and Annual Leave at the Rate of 1.25 Days per Month. Twelve Paid Holidays per Calendar Year.
Application Deadline: February 1
Use ORMS Matching Services: Yes
In Addition to the Material Requested by the ORMS Matching Service, please submit official undergraduate College transcripts and answers to the following questions to the Program Supervisor at the address indicated below:
- Why are you interested in the Pediatric Optometry Residency?
- Briefly evaluate your strengths and weaknesses as a clinician.
- Do your professional school transcripts accurately reflect your abilities? If not, why not?
- How do you view your role as a children’s health care provider? (In your answer, you can include your previous experiences with children.)
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Further information on the program and application procedures can be obtained by contacting:
Dr. Marilyn Vricella
SUNY State College of Optometry
33 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
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Residency in Primary Eye Care Optometry
SUNY, State College of Optometry, NYC
Program Supervisor: Dr. Susan Schuettenberg
212-938-4161, E-mail: sschuettenberg@sunyopt.edu
Fax: (212)938-5819
Description of Program:The residency in Primary Eye Care Optometry provides a broad based clinical experience in all aspects of Primary Care. The residents expand their clinical knowledge by rotating through the SUNY Primary Care Clinic in order to experience a wide variety of patient types. This includes patients requiring contact lens care, diagnosis of binocular anomalies, diagnosis, management & treatment of glaucoma, retinal disease, and emergency eye care needs. In addition, the resident rotates through the SUNY Glaucoma Institute, and experiences urban clinical patient care at Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn. The resident gains experience in refractive surgery co-management by rotating through TLC laser center in Manhattan. In a teaching capacity, the resident instructs 2nd year interns in the Methods laboratory and supervises third year interns in the Primary Care clinic. Additionally, the resident can pursue specific clinical interests in vision therapy, low vision, pediatric and infant eye care, head trauma, retina, neuro-optometry, cornea and specialty contact lens clinics.
Educational Opportunities:The resident is encouraged to attend graduate level seminars and workshops, SUNY sponsored continuing education events, and national optometric conferences. In addition, close interaction with clinical faculty in varied clinical settings provides the resident with enhanced clinical skills and knowledge base. Moreover, there is the opportunity for optometric research, if the resident desires.
Teaching Responsibilities:The resident serves as an instructor to 2nd year optometry interns in their methods sequence and as a clinical instructor with 3rd year Primary Care interns.
Research/scholarly Responsibilities:Residents are required to present one minor and one major optometric lecture. The resident is required to write at least one paper of publishable quality by the end of the residency.
Length of Program: 12 Months
Required # of Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited by ACOE
Starting Date: July 1st
Number of Positions: 2
Compensation Level: $36,526
Benefits: There is optional participation in a health insurance plan including prescription drug coverage, with a contribution from the employee, depending on the option chosen. Dental care and vision coverage is available through the union representing this position. Residents earn sick leave and annual leave at the rate of 1.25 days per month. Twelve paid holidays per calendar year.
Application Deadline: February 1
Use ORMS Matching Service? Yes
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Further information on the program and application procedures can be obtained by contacting:
Dr. Susan Schuettenberg
SUNY State College of Optometry
33 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
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Residency in Primary Eye Care Optometry
Dept of Veterans Affairs, New Jersey Health Care System
Program Supervisors: Dr. Malinda Cafiero and Dr. Cathy Marques
Dr. Cafiero: Lyons, NJ Campus Phone: (908) 647-0180, ext. 4512, E-mail: malinda.cafiero@med.va.gov
Dr. Marques: East Orange, NJ Campus Phone: (973) 676-1000 ext. 3917, Email: cathy.marques@med.va.gov
Description of Program: This is a full-scope optometric program in a multi-disciplinary setting with emphasis on assessment and therapeutic management of ocular disease at the Lyons Campus and low-vision at the East Orange Campus. Training is accomplished through direct patient care, seminars, grand rounds, and independent study. Clinical experience in optometry will be enhanced by rotations in other medical specialties such as radiology, neurology, endocrinology, psychiatry, and others. Individuals who complete the program should attain a high level of proficiency in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease and ocular-systemic disease.
Educational Opportunities: The Resident Will Follow a Curriculum, Which Includes Seminars and Lectures in Topics Related to Optometric Medicine. The Resident Will Participate in the Total Primary Health Care Delivery Program and Integrate with Other Medical and Health Care Professionals at the Lyons and East Orange Campuses.
Teaching Responsibilities: The resident participates in the clinical education of fourth year externs from Pennsylvania College of Optometry, SUNY College of Optometry and University of Houston.
Research Responsibilities: One Paper of Publishable Quality Is Required.
Length of Program: 12 Months
Compensation Level: $32,894
Benefits: Eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance. The resident's portion of the health and life insurance premium depends on the plan and coverage selected. Residents earn 13 days sick leave and 13 days annual leave.
Required # of Hours Per Week: 40
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited by ACOE
Starting Date of Program: July 1
Number of Positions: 2
Application Deadline: February 1
Use ORMS Matching Service: Yes
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Further information on the program and application procedures can be obtained by contacting:
Dr. Malinda Cafiero
Dept. of Veterans Affairs
New Jersey Health Care System
Lyons Campus
151 Knollcroft Road
Lyons, NJ 07939
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Residency in Ocular Disease / Primary Eye Care
VA Hudson Valley Health Care System, NY
Program Supervisor: Nancy Wong, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO
(914) 737-4400, ext.2014, Fax: (914) 788-4373, E-mail: nancy.wong@va.gov
Description of Program: This Is a Primary Care Optometric Program with Heavy Emphasis on the Diagnostic Assessment and Therapeutic Management of Ocular Disease. This Program Seeks to Provide the Resident with Advanced Didactic Knowledge and Concentrated Clinical Experience in a Hospital Setting. Individuals Who Complete the Program Are Expected to Attain a High Level of Proficiency in the Diagnosis and Management of Ocular Disease Including Those Conditions Associated with Systemic Diseases.
Educational Opportunities: The resident will follow a curriculum which includes seminars and lectures in topics related to optometric medicine as well as demonstrate proficiency in clinics such as internal medicine, neurology, infectious disease and vascular. The resident will assist in the provision of care in external satellite clinics run by the VA.
Teaching Responsibilities: The resident participates in the clinical education of fourth year externs from SUNY, Indiana University, NEWENCO, and Illinois Colleges of Optometry.
Research Responsibilities: The Resident May Participate in Ongoing Research Projects. The Resident Is Responsible for the Preparation of One Major Lecture and One Paper of Publishable Quality.
Length of Program: 12 months
Compensation Level: $32,894
Benefits: Eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance. The resident's portion of the health and life insurance premium depends on the plan and coverage selected. Residents earn 13 days sick leave and 13 days annual leave.
Starting Date of Program: July 1
Number of Positions: 4 Paid, 1 Without Compensation
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited by ACOE
Application Deadline: February 1
Use ORMS Matching Service: Yes
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Further information on the program and application procedures can be obtained by contacting:
Dr. Nancy Wong
The VA Hudson Valley Health Care System
P.O. 100
Montrose, NY 10548
Attention: Optometry 620/123
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Residency in Primary Eye Care/Vision Therapy And Low Vision Rehabilitation,
Northport V.A. Medical Center, Northport, NY
Program Supervisor: Michael McGovern, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Phone: (631) 261-4400 ext. 2136, FAX (631) 266-6056, E-Mail: michael.mcgovern@va.gov
Description of Program: The residency program at Northport VAMC is designed to provide the graduate optometrist with an excellent training experience through direct clinical care and extensive didactic and scholarly activities. The clinical component of the residency program involves direct patient care and rotations through various clinics throughout the hospital. There are two main components of the program: rehabilitation and hospital-based primary eye care. The rehabilitative orthoptics component consists of the diagnosis and treatment of visual problems secondary to aging, stroke, TBI and a variety of systemic/ocular conditions, in the construct of a multidisciplinary health team model. Residents also provide care in the hospital’s Center of Balance, a unique multidisciplinary program in which patients with vestibular and balance problems are evaluated and treated by Optometry, Audiology, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services. The low vision rehabilitation components consist of diagnostic exams and treatment of patients with low vision/legal blindness in both an outpatient setting and through our comprehensive VICTORS Program (low vision, rehabilitation, social work, etc.). As this is a hospital based program, the opportunity to interact with medical, social service, nursing and other specialized care practitioners at the hospital is available. The emphasis of the primary eye care component is the involvement of the residents in the Primary Health Care model and will emphasize the optometrist as the “Primary Eye Care Provider”. The residents will be exposed to clinical experiences in the diagnosis and treatment of refractive and binocular conditions, ocular pathology and the ocular consequences of systemic disease and medications. The didactic and scholarly activities component of the program includes morning lectures by staff, journal club, various lecturing responsibilities, attending professional meetings, and participation in the comprehensive educational program sponsored by our affiliate
Educational Responsibilities: The resident will follow a curriculum that includes lectures and clinical care of patients within primary care, ocular disease, vision therapy, head trauma, vestibular and low vision clinics. Residents must also fulfill all of the educational requirements of the SUNY Friday Program.
Teaching Responsibilities: The resident will present lectures within the Optometry Service, as well as to other practitioners, staff, and patient groups within the hospital. The resident will have the opportunity to partake in the teaching of fourth year externs.
Research Responsibilities: The resident is required to complete a Minor Presentation, Major Presentation and a paper of publishable quality.
Length of Program: 12 months
Required Hrs Per week: 40
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited by ACOE
Compensation Level: $32,894
Benefits: Eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance. The resident’s portion of the health and life insurance premium depends on the plan and coverage selected. Residents earn 13 days sick leave and 13 days annual leave per year. Low rent dormitory housing is available.
Starting Date of Program: July 1
Number of Positions: 4
Application Deadline: February 1
Use ORMS Matching Service: Yes
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Further information on the program and application procedures can be obtained by contacting:
Michael McGovern, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Northport VA Medical Center
Optometry Service (123)
79 Middleville Road
Northport, NY 11768
Michael.mcgovern@va.gov
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Dr. Irwin B. Suchoff Residency Program in Vision Therapy
SUNY State College of Optometry, NYC
Program Supervisor: Dr. M.H. Esther Han
Phone: (212) 938-5879, Fax: (212) 938-4065, E-mail: mhan@sunyopt.edu
Description of Program: The program emphasizes the diagnosis and treatment of binocular vision and visual perceptual disorders. The residents also rotate through other clinics at SUNY, including Pediatrics, Primary Care, Ocular Disease, Special Testing, Infants Vision, Head Trauma/rehabilitation, Children with Special Needs, and may include Contact Lenses and Low Vision. In the Vision Therapy Service, residents gain experience working with visual perceptual ddeficits, developmental vision Anomalies, general binocular and eye Movement skill deficiencies, and complex Strabismus.
Educational Opportunities: Special graduate level courses are presented to the residents by various faculty members on topics such as: Amblyopia and Strabismus, Rehabilitative Optometry, Optometric Intervention in the Learning Disabled Population, Clinical Teaching, and Behavioral Optometry.
Teaching Responsibilities: Residents serve as teaching assistants in Third Year Vision Therapy Laboratories. They serve as clinical instructors in vision therapy and pediatric clinics as well as at external screening sites.
Research Responsibilities: the Residents may work with a faculty research person of their choice during the course of their program. Residents are also required to complete a publishable paper by the end of the program.
Length of Program: 12 Months
Required # of Hours per Week: 40 Hrs
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited by ACOE
Compensation Level: $36,526
Benefits: There Is optional participation in a health insurance plan including prescription drug coverage, with a contribution from the employee, depending on the option chosen. dental care and vision coverage is available Through the union representing this position. Residents earn sick leave and annual leave at the rate of 1.25 days per month. Twelve paid holidays per calendar year.
Starting Date of Program: July 1
Number of Positions: 4
Application Deadline: February 1
Use ORMS Matching Service: Yes
(Contact the Program Supervisor for additional program specific materials.)
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Further information on the program and application procedures can be obtained by contacting:
Dr. M. H. Esther Han
SUNY State College of Optometry
33 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
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Residency In Vision Rehabilitation (Acquired Brain Injury)
/ Primary Eye Care Optometry
SUNY State College of Optometry, NYC
Program Supervisor: Dr. Neera Kapoor
Phone: 212-938-5890 Fax: 212-938-4065 E mail: nkapoor@sunyopt.edu
Description of Program: This 12 month program provides advanced clinical training in diagnosis, treatment and vision rehabilitation of patients with acquired brain injury (ABI). The resident will be involved in consultation, referral, and interdisciplinary management of care with rehabilitation, medical, and social service professionals. . Emphasis is placed upon the interdisciplinary approach to diagnosing and managing patients with oculomotor as well as ocular health conditions relating to ABI.
Educational Opportunities:Graduate level seminars on topics relating to acquired brain injury, as well as off-campus experience in departments of rehabilitation medicine at local teaching hospitals will be provided. Training will include direct patient care in the Head Trauma Center. Close interaction with clinical faculty in varied clinical setting provides the resident with enhanced clinical skills and knowledge base.
Teaching Responsibilities: The resident serves as a clinical instructor for fourth year externs in the Head Trauma Unit at SUNY.
Research/Scholarly Responsibilities: The resident, if interested, is required to participate in clinical research project, and complete a publishable paper by the end of the program.
Length of Program: 12 Months
Required # of Hours per Week: 40 Hrs
Accreditation Status: Fully Accredited by ACOE
Compensation Level: $36,526
Benefits: There is optional participation in a health insurance plan including prescription drug coverage, with a contribution from the employee, depending on the option chosen. Dental and vision coverage is available through the union representing this position. Residents earn sick leave and annual leave at the rate of 1.25 days per month. Twelve paid holidays per calendar year.
Starting Date of Program: July 1
Number of Positions: 1
Application Deadline: February 1
Use ORMS Matching Service: Yes
(Contact the Program Supervisor for additional program specific materials.)
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Further information on the program and application procedures can be obtained by contacting:
Dr. Neera Kapoor
SUNY State College of Optometry
33 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
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