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Optometric Externship Programs Directory 5-2011
AlabamaBirmingham VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (112-C)700 S. 19th StreetBirmingham, AL 35233(205) 933-8101 Student Coordinator: Lisa Bowerman, OD, Lisa.Bowerman@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UAB 4 9 weeks 20
VA Birmingham Healthcare SystemHuntsville VA CBOC Outpatient Clinic301 Governors Drive Parking includedHuntsville, AL 35802(256) 535-3100 Student Coordinator: Michael Brown, OD, Michael.BrownD@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UAB 1-2 12 weeks 4-8
Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (Montgomery and Tuskegee Campuses)Montgomery Campus VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic Lodging included at Montgomery Campus215 Perry Hill Road Parking includedMontgomery, AL 36109 (334) 272-4670
Tuskegee –Campus VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (3-230) Lodging included at Montgomery Campus2400 Hospital Road Parking includedTuskegee, AL 36083 (334) 727-0550 Student Coordinator: Stephen Bordlee, OD, Stephen.Bordlee@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UAB 1 10 weeks 5 NECO 1 10 weeks 5
Tuscaloosa VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (679/123) Housing included3701 East Loop Road Meals includedTuscaloosa, AL 35404 Parking included(205) 554-2847 Recreation Facility included Student Coordinator: Nathan Whitaker, OD, Nathan.Whitaker@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UAB 2 10 weeks 8ICO 1 10 weeks 4
ArizonaSouthern Arizona VA Healthcare SystemCasa Grande CBOC Outpatient Clinic 1876 E. Sabin Dr. Parking includedCasa Grande, AZ 85122(520) 792-1450 x1-8223 Student Coordinator: Matthew Rhodes, OD, Matthew.Rhodes@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCBSO 1-2 9 weeks 4-8
ArizonaSouthern Arizona VA Healthcare SystemNorthwest Tucson Urban CBOC Outpatient Clinic 2945 W. Ina Rd Parking includedTucson, AZ 85741 (520) 219-2418 Student Coordinator: Robert D. Spruance, OD, Robert.Spruance@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCCO 1 12 weeks 4 SUNY 1 12 weeks 4
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare SystemSierra Vista VA CBOC Outpatient ClinicOptometry 101 N. Coronado Drive, Suite ASierra Vista, AZ 85635(520) 459-1529 x3489 Student Coordinator: Danielle Weiler, OD, Danielle.Weiler@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCCO 2 12 weeks 8
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare SystemSoutheast Tucson VA CBOC Outpatient Clinic7395 S Houghton Rd Suite 129 Parking includedTucson, AZ 85747 (520) 792-1450 x3188-3411 Student Coordinator: Jason R Powell, OD, Jason.Powell1@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCCO 1 12 weeks 4 SUNY 1 12 weeks 4
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare SystemTucson VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (2-112A) SWBRC (3-124) Parking included3601 S. 6th AvenueTucson, AZ 85723(520) 792-1450 x1-2954 Student Coordinator: Alyon Wasik, OD, Alyon.Wasik@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCCO 2 12 weeks 8 SUNY 2 12 weeks 8 TOSU 1 12 weeks 4
ArkansasCentral Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemNorth Little Rock Campus (Ft. Roots) Outpatient Clinic 2200 Ft. Roots Drive NLR, AR 72114 (501)257-2276 Student Coordinator: Frederic L. Hammond OD, Frederick.Hammond@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCO 1 12 weeks 4
CaliforniaGreater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS)Bakersfield VA CBOC Outpatient ClinicOptometry 1801 Westwind DriveBakersfield, CA 93301(661) 632-1877 or (661) 632-1840 Student Coordinator: Anh-Tuan H. Nguyen, OD, Anh-Tuan.Nguyen@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCO 1 12 weeks 4
Central California Health Care SystemFresno VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Section (112-Opt)2615 E. Clinton AvenueFresno, CA 93703(559) 225-6100 x5101 Student Coordinator: Drew Aldrich, OD, MS, Drew.Aldrich@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4PUCO 2 12 weeks 8UCB 2 10 weeks 10
Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS)Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Ambulatory CareOptometry (112-C)351 E. Temple StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012(213) 253-2677 Student Coordinator: Chang H. Kim, OD, Chang.Kim@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCO 4 12 weeks 16
Sacramento VAMCMather VA OPC Outpatient Clinic10535 Hospital WayMather, CA 95655(916) 366-5466 Student Coordinator: Wesley Ota, OD, Wesley.Ota@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 2 10 weeks 8
Sacramento VAMCMcClellan Park VA OPC Outpatient Clinic5342 Dudley Blvd, Bldg 98McClellan Park, CA 95652(916) 561-7533 Student Coordinator: Fredrick M. Meyer, OD, Fredrick.Meyer@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearUCB 2 10 weeks 8
Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS)Santa Maria VA CBOC Outpatient ClinicOptometry 1550 E. Main StSanta Maria, CA 93454805-354-6038 Student Coordinator: Krista Martin, OD, Krista.Martin@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 1 12 weeks 4
CaliforniaVA Palo Alto Healthcare SystemLivermore VA Division Medical CenterEye Clinic4951 Arroyo RoadLivermore, CA 94550(925) 373-4700 x35246 Student Coordinator: David Yang, OD; David.Yang@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 1 10 weeks 5
VA Palo Alto Healthcare SystemPalo Alto VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (112/OP)3801 Miranda Ave.Palo Alto, CA 94304(650) 493-5000 x62026
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San Jose VA CBOC Outpatient ClinicOptometry (112)80 Great Oaks BoulevardSan Jose, CA 95119(650) 493-5000 x62026 Student Coordinators: David Yang, OD; David.Yang@va.gov; Katherine Portugal, OD, Katherine.Portugal@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 1 10 weeks 5* PCO 2 12 weeks 8* ICO 2 12 weeks 8* SCCO 1 12 weeks 4*
*Up to 6 students at a time, total 25 students/year
VA Palo Alto Healthcare SystemMonterey VA CBOC Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic3401 Engineer LaneSeaside, CA 93955(831) 883-3800 x43659 Student Coordinator: Lee Vien, OD; Lee.Vien@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 1 10 weeks 5
San Francisco VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112A)4150 Clement StreetSan Francisco, CA 94121(415) 221-4810 Student Coordinator: Andrew Mick, OD, Andrew.Mick@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 2 10 weeks 10
Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS)West Los Angeles VA Healthcare Center Medical CenterOptometry 691/123 (Eyecare Center Bldg. 304 room 2-111) 11301 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90073(310) 478-3711 x42356 Student Coordinator: Pauline F. Ilsen, OD, Pauline.Ilsen@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCO 4 12 weeks 16
ConnecticutVA Connecticut Health Care SystemNewington Campus Medical CenterOptometry Section (182) Parking included555 Willard Ave.Newington, CT 06111(860) 667-6742 Student Coordinator: Leonard Oshinskie, OD, Leonard.Oshinskie@va.gov (ICO and PCO), Richard Sui, OD, Richard.Sui@va.gov (NECO and SUNY)
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2 12 weeks 8PCO 2 12 weeks 12SUNY 2 12 weeks 4ICO 2 12 weeks 8
VA Connecticut Healthcare SystemWest Haven Campus – Primary Care Eye Clinic Medical CenterBuilding 2/Floor 2 Parking included950 Campbell Ave.West Haven, CT 06516 (203) 932-5711 x2760 Student Coordinator: Jordan Zinn, OD, Jordan.Zinn@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SUNY 1 12 weeks 4 NECO 1 12 weeks 4 PCO 1 12 weeks 4
VA Connecticut Healthcare SystemWest Haven Campus – Low Vision Clinic Medical CenterBuilding 2/Floor 2 Parking included950 Campbell Ave.West Haven, CT 06516 (203) 932-5711 x2145 Student Coordinator: Kara Gagnon, OD, Kara.Gagnon@va.gov (Low Vision Program) Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SUNY 1 12 weeks 4 NECO 1 12 weeks 4 ICO 1 12 weeks 4 PCO 1 12 weeks 4
DelawareWilmington VAMC Medical Center1601 Kirkwood Highway Parking includedWilmington, DE 19805 Exercise facilities available on site(302) 994-2511 Student Coordinator: Lisa Stottlemyer, OD, Lisa.Stottlemyer@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2 3/6 months 8ICO 1 12 weeks 4NOVA 1 3/6 months 4SUNY 1 3 months 1
FloridaBay Pines VAHCS Medical CenterBay Pines, FL 33744 (727) 398-6661 Student Coordinator: Paul J. Gruosso, OD, Paul.Gruosso@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4 NOVA 2 12 weeks 4-8
Daytona Beach - William Chappel OPC Outpatient Clinic551 National Health Care Blvd. Parking IncludedDaytona Beach, FL 32114(386) 323-7585Student Coordinator: Ian Raden, OD, MBA, Ian.Raden@va.govAffiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 3 12 weeks 12 SCO 0-1 16 weeks 3
Gainesville - Malcom Randall VAMC Outpatient Clinic/Medical CenterEye Clinic Meals included (3 meals/week when rotating at Medical Center)5533 SW 64th Street Free parking includedGainesville, FL 32608 (352) 376-1611 x4908 Student Coordinator: Regina Portocarrero, OD, Regina.Portocarrero@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NOVA 2 12 weeks 8* SCO 2 12 weeks 8* IAUPR 1 12 weeks 4* *(maximum number of positions available per year for each institution)
Lake City VAMC Medical Center619 S. Marion Avenue Meals includedLake City, FL 32025 Parking included (386) 755-3016 x2373 Recreation Facility included Student Coordinator: Melissa Nichols, OD, Melissa.Nichols@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearICO 1 12 weeks 2* (*2 students total/rotation and 8 students total/year) PCO 1 12 weeks 2* NECO 1 12 weeks 2*NOVA 1 12 weeks 2*
Miami VAMC Medical CenterSurgical Services (112)1201 NW 16th St.Miami, FL 33125(305) 575-7000 x3244 Student Coordinator: Kasey Zann, OD, FAAO, Kasey.Zann@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UC Berkeley 1 10 weeks 5
New Port Richey OPC Outpatient Clinic11031 US Hwy 19, Suite 102 Parking included Port Richey, FL 34668 (727) 863-1035 Student Coordinators: James A. Rakes, OD, FAAO, James.Rakes2@va.gov and Christopher L. Suhr, OD, FAAO, Christopher.Suhr1@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year IU 1 12 weeks 4 UAB 1 12 weeks 4
FloridaOcala VA Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic Parking included3307 SW 26th Ave Ocala, FL 34471 (352) 861-3940 x1216 Student Coordinator: Sarah V. Cordes, OD, Sarah.Cordes@VA.Gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Western 1 12 weeks 4
Orlando VA Healthcare Center Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic5201 Raymond StreetOrlando, FL 32803 (407) 629-1599 Student Coordinator: John M. Spalding, OD, John.Spalding@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NOVA 1 12 weeks 4
VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care SystemPensacola Joint Ambulatory Care Center Ambulatory Care Center790 Veterans WayPensacola, FL 32507(850)912-2556 Student Coordinator: T. Michael Goen, OD, Michael.Goen@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IU 1 12 weeks 4
Tallahassee VA OPC Outpatient Clinic1607 St. James Court Parking includedTallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 878-0191 Student Coordinator: Angel L. Rivera, O.D., M.S., Angel.Rivera1@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1-2 11 weeks 7IU 1 12 weeks 4IAUSO 1 7 weeks 1Waterloo (will begin 2012)UAB (in process)
The Villages VA Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic Parking included8900 SE 165th Mulberry LaneThe Villages, FL 32162 (352) 674-5130 Student Coordinator: Matthew G. Cordes, OD, Matthew.Cordes@VA.Gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year IU 0-1 12 weeks 4 Western 4 12 weeks 16
Viera VA OPC Outpatient Clinic2900 Veterans WayViera, FL 32904 (321) 637-3646 Student Coordinator: Robert Hillsgrove, OD, Robert.Hillsgrove@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 2* (*4 students maximum per year)
FloridaWest Palm Beach VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic 7305 N. Military RoadWest Palm Beach, FL 33410(561) 422-6442 Student Coordinator: Clifton Stephens, OD, Clifton.Stephens@va.gov and Amy Pikal, OD, Amy.Pikal@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearICO 1 12 weeks 4
GeorgiaAugusta VAMC Medical CenterBlind Rehabilitation Center (291) Parking included1 Freedom Way Employee Fitness Center included Augusta, GA 30904 (706) 733-0188 Student Coordinator: Diane Lindsay, OD, Diane.Lindsay@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 6 months 2
HawaiiVA Medical & Regional Office Center - HonoluluHonolulu - Spark Matsunaga Ambulatory Care Ambulatory CareEye Clinic (111E) Parking included459 Patterson Road Recreation Facility includedHonolulu, HI 96819-1522(808) 433-7693 or (808) 433-7642 Student Coordinator: Jon M. Sakuda, OD, Jon.Sakuda@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 1 10 weeks 4 PUCO 1 12 weeks 3 SCCO 1 12 weeks 2
IllinoisIlliana Health Care SystemDanville VAMC – Danville Campus Medical Center1900 East Main St. (112E) Housing includedDanville, IL 61832 Parking included(217) 554-5403 Recreation Facility includedStudent Coordinator: Stephen Boyer, OD, Stephen.Boyer@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IU 1 12 weeks 4PCO 1 12 weeks 4SCO 1 12 weeks 4
Illiana Health Care SystemPeoria Campus – Bob Michel VA OPC Outpatient ClinicOptometry (11P1)7717 N. Orange Prairie RoadPeoria, IL 61615-9323(309) 589-6800 x47212 or x47118 Student Coordinator: Lara Pedretti, OD, Lara.Pedretti@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearNECO 1 12 weeks 4
IllinoisEdward Hines, Jr. VAMC Medical CenterBldg. 113, Hines Blind Rehabilitation Center5th and Roosevelt RoadHines, IL 60141(708) 202-2124 Student Coordinator: Joan Stelmack, OD, MPH, Joan.Stelmack@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 2 12 weeks 8 (Combined with ABJ program - 1 day at Hines, 3days at ABJ Indiana, and 1 day at JB)Marion IL VA Medical Center Medical Center2401 West Main Street Housing includedMarion, IL 62901 Parking included(618) 997-5311 Student Coordinator: Linda Lucas, OD, Linda.Lucas2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UMSL 1 16 weeks 3
Great Lakes Health Care SystemNorth Chicago, IL DVA Medical CenterEye Clinic (112e)3001 Green Bay RoadNorth Chicago, IL 60064(847) 688-1900 Student Coordinator: Stuart Richer, OD, PhD, Stuart.Richer1@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
Jesse Brown (West Side) VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (MC 170-F)820 S. Damen Ave.Chicago, IL 60612(312) 569-7501 Student Coordinator: Michelle Marciniak, OD, Michelle.Marciniak@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 2 12 weeks 8IU 1 12 weeks 4 PCO 1 6 months variableSCO 1 12 weeks variableWaterloo 1 12 weeks variable
IndianaAdam Benjamin Jr. Outpatient Clinic CBOC of Jesse Brown VAMCEye Clinic Parking included9330 South BroadwayCrown Point, IN 46307 (312) 569-5252 Student Coordinator: David Storer, OD, David.Storer@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4 (Combined with ABJ program - 1 day at Hines, 3days at ABJ IN, and 1 day at JB Illinois)
IndianaVA Northern Indiana Health Care SystemFt. Wayne VA Campus Medical CenterEye Clinic 112B Parking included2121 Lake AvenueFort Wayne, IN 46805(260) 460-1442 Student Coordinator: Traci Seng, OD, Traci.Seng@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IU 1 12 weeks 4FSU 1 16 weeks 3
Indianapolis - Roudebush VAMC Medical Center1481 W. 10th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202(317) 554-0053 Student Coordinator: Steve Petkovich, OD, Steve.Petkovich@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IU 1 12 weeks 4
KansasEastern Kansas VA Healthcare SystemTopeka - Colmery O'Neil VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (#11-0)2200 Gage Blvd.Topeka, KS 66622(785) 350-3111 Student Coordinator: Thomas Lutz, OD, Thomas.Lutz@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UH 2 12 weeks 6 SCO 1 12 weeks 3
Wichita MAMROC Outpatient ClinicSpecialty Care 11-sc Parking included5500 E. KelloggWichita, KS 67218(316) 685-2221 Student Coordinator: Michelle Dent, OD, Michelle.Dent2@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearUMSL 2 8 weeks or 16 weeks 3-4* (*4 students total/year)
SCO 2 12 weeks 3-4* PCO 1-2 8-12 weeks 3-4
WUCO (Pending)
KentuckyLexington VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Clinic OOPC-OPT (LD) Parking included1101 Veterans Drive Lexington, KY 40502(859) 233-4511 x3645 Student Coordinator: Ashley Rone, OD, Ashley.Rone@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 4 SCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8 ICO 1 12 weeks 4 Waterloo 2-4 13 weeks 12-16 IU 1-2 12 weeks 4-8
MaineVA New England Health Care SystemTogus VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112/EYE) Housing included1 VA Center Parking included Augusta, ME 04330 Meals included(207) 623-8411 x5284 Recreation facility included Student Coordinator: James Patrick Smith, OD, James.Smith20@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 3 months 4
MarylandVA Maryland Health Care SystemBaltimore VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic, Rm 2D-168 (112/OPT)10 North Greene St.Baltimore, MD 21201(410) 605-7230 Student Coordinator: Anthony B. Litwak, OD, Anthony.Litwak@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 3 6 months 6NECO 3 6 months 6SUNY 1 3-6 months 2
VA Maryland Healthcare SystemPerry Point VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Clinic (11CI) Housing includedPerry Point, MD 21902 Parking included(410) 642-2411 x5080 Student Coordinator: Amy Jill Quan, O.D., F.A.A.O., Amy.Quan@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IU 1-2 12 weeks 8* (*Up to 2 students/rotation possible,
ICO 1-2 12 weeks 8* 8 students total/year)SUNY 1-2 12 weeks 8*
MassachusettsBedford VAMC - Edith Nourse Rogers Medical CenterEye Clinic (518-111A) Parking included200 Springs Road Recreation Facility includedBedford, MA 01730(781) 687-2538 Student Coordinator: Anna DeNardo, OD, Anna.DeNardo@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 4 12 weeks 16
VA Boston Healthcare SystemBrockton Division Medical CenterOptometry Clinic (112B) Parking included940 Belmont St.Brockton, MA 02301(508) 583-4500 Student Coordinator: Kevin Toolin, OD, Kevin.Toolin@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 2-3 3/6 months 6 6 – 4th year students/year
NECO 3-4 3/6 months 4-6 12 – 3rd year students/year
MassachusettsVA Boston Healthcare SystemJamaica Plain Campus Medical CenterEye Clinic (112A) Parking included150 South Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 02130(857) 364-6669 Student Coordinator: Susan Haesaert, OD, Susan.Haesaert@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearNECO 2-3 3 months 10PCO 1 12 weeks 2ICO 1 12 weeks 4SUNY 1 12 weeks 4
VA Boston Healthcare SystemWest Roxbury VAMC Medical Center1400 VFW Parkway Parking includedWest Roxbury, MA 02132(617) 323-7700 Student Coordinator: Lisa Fanciullo, OD, Lisa.Fanciullo@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4 4 – 4th year students/year
VA Boston Healthcare SystemLowell VA-OPC Ambulatory Care130 Marshall Road Parking includedLowell, MA 01852 (978) 671-9126Student Coordinator: Elaine, Diamond-Ford, OD, Elaine.Diamond-Ford@va.govAffiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 4 12 weeks 16
VA Boston Healthcare SystemWorcester Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic605 Lincoln StreetWorcester, MA 01605(508) 856-0104 Student Coordinator: James Aylward, OD, James.Aylward@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
Northampton VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Clinic Meals included421 North Main St. Parking includedLeeds, MA 01053-9764(413) 582-2187 Student Coordinator: Michele Miranda, OD, Michele.Miranda@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
MichiganBattle Creek VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (123) Parking included5500 Armstrong Road Recreation Facility includedBattle Creek, MI 49015(269) 966-5600 x32451 Student Coordinator: Molly McGinty-Tauren, OD, Molly.McGinty-Tauren@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
FSU 2 16 weeks 6ICO 1 14 weeks 4NECO 1 (occasionally) 14 weeks 2
Detroit – John Dingell VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Clinic (112A)4646 John R. StreetDetroit, MI 48201(313) 576-1000 x63972 Student Coordinator: Phillip R. Elston, OD, Phillip.Elston@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 0-2 12 weeks 0-8FSU 2 16 weeks 6PCO 0-2 16 weeks 0-6Waterloo 2 16 weeks 6NECO 2 16 weeks 6
VAMC Battle CreekGrand Rapids VA OPC Outpatient ClinicOptometry (11Q)3019 Coit NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505(616) 365-9462 Student Coordinator: Douglas Coon, OD, Douglas.Coon@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
FSU 2 16 weeks 6ICO 1 12 weeks 4
Saginaw - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (123) Parking included1500 Weiss St.Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 497-2500 x11845 or x11846 Student Coordinator: Kathy Lewis, OD (FSU), Kathy.Lewis@va.gov and Jason Fliegel, OD (ICO), Jason.Fliegel@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
FSU 2 16 weeks 6 ICO 1 10 weeks 4
MinnesotaMinneapolis VA Health Care System Medical CenterOne Veterans Drive (100-77) Parking includedMinneapolis, MN 55417 (612) 629-7578 Student Coordinator: Joseph Pruitt, OD, FAAO, Joseph.Pruitt3@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UMSL 1-2 6-12 weeks 4-8* (*2 students per rotation - MCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8* 8 students total/year) SCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8*
MissouriVA Heartland-WestHarry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital Medical CenterEye Clinic Parking included800 Hospital DriveColumbia, MO 65201 573-814-6000 x53120 Student Coordinator: Richard Zimbalist, OD, Richard.Zimbalist@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UMSL 1 16 weeks 3
VA Heartland-WestKansas City VA Medical Center Medical CenterEye/Victors Clinic (112G) Parking included4801 Linwood Blvd.Kansas City, MO 64128(816) 861-4700 Student Coordinator: Timothy Harkins, OD, Timothy.Harkins@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UMSL 3 16 weeks 12
St. Louis VA Healthcare CenterSt. Louis VA - John Cochran Division Medical CenterEye Clinic (11F JC)1 Jefferson Barracks RoadSt. Louis, MO 63129(314) 652-4100 Student Coordinator: Dwayne Young, OD, Dwayne.Young@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UMSL 2 8 weeks 12
NevadaLas Vegas VAMC Medical CenterVASNHS (05-123)P.O. Box 360001North Las VegasLas Vegas, NV 89036(702) 636-3023 Student Coordinator: Russell Jew, OD, Russell.Jew2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCO 4 12 weeks 16 ICO 2 12 weeks 8
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System Medical Center in Reno NevadaEye Clinic (11AC-E)975 Kirman StreetReno, NV 89502(775) 786-7200 x6057(775) 326-5743 fax
Student Coordinator: Kristin Rutherford, OD, Kristin.Brennan2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 1 10 weeks 5 PUCO 1 16 weeks 4 NECO variable based on slots filled by above institutions, 16wks, variable
New HampshireManchester VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112) Housing included (as available)718 Smyth Rd Parking includedManchester, NH 03104 3 Meals Per Day included (603) 624-4366 x6732 Student Coordinator: Jessica Potter, OD, FAAO, Jessica.Potter@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 3 12 weeks 12 PCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8
New JerseyVA New Jersey Health Care SystemEast Orange Campus Medical Center112/Eye (Students shared with Lyons Campus)385 Tremont AveEast Orange, NJ 07018(973) 676-1000
Lyons Campus Medical CenterOptometry Clinic151 Knollcroft RoadLyons, NJ 07939(908) 647-0180 Student Coordinator: Joseph Cercone, OD, Joseph.Cercone@va.gov; and Mayur Bhavsar, OD, Mayur.Bhavsar@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2-3 3/6 months 8 SUNY 1-2 12 weeks 4 UH 1 16 weeks 1
New MexicoNew Mexico Veterans Healthcare SystemAlbuquerque VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (112A) Parking included1501 San Pedro SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108(505) 265-1711 Student Coordinator: Michael Sullivan-Mee, OD, Michael.Sullivan-Mee@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UH 1-2 16 weeks 6 SCO 0-1 16 weeks 1-3NSUCO 0-1 8 weeks 0-1 UCB 0-1 8 weeks 3-5
SCCO 0-1 8 weeks 1-4
New YorkNew York Harbor Health Care SystemBrooklyn Campus Medical CenterSurgical Service (112)800 Poly PlaceBrooklyn, NY 11209(718) 836-6600 Student Coordinator: Evan Canellos, OD, Evan.Canellos@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearSUNY 2 10 weeks 8* (*14 -16 students total/year)PCO 1 12/24 weeks 2-4*ICO 1 12 weeks 2-4*
New YorkVA Hudson Valley Health Care SystemMontrose - FDR VA Hospital Ambulatory Care (Students rotate between MontroseOptometry Service (620-123) Housing included and Castle Point Campuses)Montrose, NY 10548 Meals included(914) 737-4400 for Montrose Parking included(845) 831-2000 for Castle Point Recreation Facility included Student Coordinator: Jean Jung, OD, Jean.Jung@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4 ICO 1 12 weeks 4 NECO 2 12 weeks 8IU 2 12 weeks 8PCO 1 12 weeks 4
Northport VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Service (123) Housing included79 Middleville Road Parking includedNorthport, NY 11768(631) 261-4400 x2038 Student Coordinator: Gwen Gnadt, OD, Gwen.Gnadt@va.gov and Michael Fischer, OD, Michael.Fischer5@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 2 12 weeks 8 NECO 1 12 weeks 4 PCO 1 12 weeks 4
New York Harbor Health Care SystemSt. Albans Campus Primary and Extended Care Optometry Section (112Z) Parking includedLinden Blvd and 179th StreetSt. Albans, NY 11425(718) 298-8498 Student Coordinator: Evan Canellos, OD, Evan.Canellos@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4ICO 1 12 weeks 4PCO 1 12 weeks 4
Waterloo 1 12 weeks 4
VA Healthcare Network Upstate New YorkSyracuse VAMC Medical Center800 Irving Ave. Parking includedSyracuse, NY 13210(315) 425-4400 Student Coordinator: Gerald Abruzzese, OD, Gerald.Abruzzese@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 2 12 weeks 4-8Montreal 1 12 weeks 4
New YorkWestern NY VAHCS Medical Center222 Richmond AvenueBatavia, NY 14020(585) 297-1079 Student Coordinator: Julia Terry, OD, Julia.Terry@va.gov
Vision Impairment Services for Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) Buffalo VA3495 Bailey AvenueBuffalo, NY 14215 Student Coordinator: Carolyn Ihrig, OD, Carolyn.ihrig@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PCO 1 12 weeks 4
Western NY VAHCS Medical CenterVision Impairment Services for Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) Buffalo VA3495 Bailey AvenueBuffalo, NY 14215 Student Coordinator: Carolyn Ihrig, OD, Carolyn.ihrig@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 1 12 weeks 4
North CarolinaW. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical CenterSalisbury - W. G. Hefner VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (11G/112E) Housing included (when available)1601 Brenner Ave. Meals included (when available)Salisbury, NC 28144 Parking included(704) 638-9000 x3836 or x4044 Recreation Facility included Student Coordinator: Joan Sears, OD, FAAO, Joan.Sears@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 4 3/6 months variable SCO 2 16 weeks variableNOVA 1 12 weeks variableTOSU 1 12 weeks variableUAB 0-1 10 weeks variableICO 0-1 12 weeks variable
Fayetteville VA Medical CenterFayetteville - VAMC Medical CenterDept. of Surgery, Eye Clinic Housing included (when available)2300 Ramsey Street Meals – on site canteen Fayetteville, NC 28301 Parking included(910) 488-2120 or (800) 771-6106 x5169 Student Coordinator: James A. Porter, OD, James.Porter3@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PCO 2 3/6 months variable
OhioLouis B. Stokes Department of Veterans AffairsAkron Veterans Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicOptometry Parking included55 West Waterloo RoadAkron, OH 44319(330) 724-7715 x1227 Student Coordinator: Jennifer Goldberg, OD, FAAO, Jennifer.Goldberg@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
TOSU 1 12 weeks 4
Louis B. Stokes Department of Veterans AffairsCanton Veterans Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicOptometry (112C) Parking included733 Market AvenueSouth Canton, OH 44702(330) 489-4580 Student Coordinator: Ben Flagel, OD, Benjamin.Flagel@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
TOSU 1 12 weeks 2* (*4-8 students total/year)ICO 1 12 weeks 2*PCO 1 12 weeks 2*
Chillicothe VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (11g1b) Housing included17273 State Route 104 Meals includedChillicothe, OH 45601 Parking included(740) 773-1141 x7853 Recreation Facility included Student Coordinator: Susan Zacatelco, OD, Susan.Zacatelco@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearOSU 2 13 weeks 8
Louis B. Stokes Cleveland VAMCCleveland - Brecksville Division Medical CenterOptometry (112B)10000 Brecksville Rd.Brecksville, OH 44141(440) 526-3030 x6833 Student Coordinator: Vincent Driggs, OD, Vincent.Driggs@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
TOSU 1 12 weeks 4
Louis B. Stokes Cleveland VAMCCleveland VA - Wade Park Division Medical Center10701 East Blvd (112w)Cleveland, OH 44106(216) 791-3800 x3927 Student Coordinator: Scott Anthony, OD, Scott.Anthony@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4TOSU 1 12 weeks 4
Columbus - Chalmers P. Wylie VA ACC Ambulatory Care Center420 N. James Road Parking includedColumbus, OH 43219 (614) 257-5642 Student Coordinator: Nicole Abrashoff, OD, Nicole.Abrashoff@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
TOSU 2 12 weeks 8
OhioDayton VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Section (112E) Parking included1400 W Third St. Recreation Facility includedDayton, OH 45428 (937) 262-2105 Student Coordinator: Dennis J. Light, OD, FAAO Dennis.Light@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year IU 1 12 weeks 4 TOSU 2 12 weeks 8
Louis B. Stokes Cleveland VAMCYoungstown Veterans Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicOptometry 2031 Belmont AvenueYoungstown, OH 44505(330) 740-9200 Student Coordinator: Peter Calla, OD, Peter.Calla@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks variable
OklahomaMuskogee VA Medical Center Medical CenterOptometry (11A) Parking included 1011 Honor Heights Drive Recreation Facility includedMuskogee, OK 74401 (918) 683-3261 Student Coordinator: Angela Harris Charlton, OD, Angela.Charlton@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NSUCO 1-2 8 weeks variable SCO 1-2 12 weeks variable Waterloo 1-2 16 weeks variable PCO 1-2 varies variable
Muskogee VAMCTulsa VA Outpatient Clinic Ambulatory Care9322 E. 41st St.Tulsa, OK 74145(918) 764-7210 Student Coordinator: Erik Erwin, OD, Erik.Erwin@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UH 1 16 weeks 3
OregonPortland VAMC Medical CenterPO Box 1034 (P-3-Eye) Parking included3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road Recreation Facility includedPortland, OR 97207(503) 220-8262 x56860 Student Coordinators: Molly Cardenal, OD Molly.Cardenal2@va.gov; Amara Callahan, OD Amara.Callahan@va.gov; and
Jonathon Thomas, OD Jonathon.Thomas@va.govAffiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2-3 12 weeks 8-12 PUCO 3 12 weeks 12 UCB 3 10 weeks 15
OregonVA Roseburg Health Care SystemRoseburg VA Medical Center Medical CenterEye Clinic (100A) Housing included913 NW Garden Valley Blvd Parking includedRoseburg, OR 97471(541) 440-1000 x44905 Student Coordinator: Dirk Dittemore, OD, Dirk.Dittemore@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 1 12 weeks 4
VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and ClinicsWhite City VA Domiciliary Medical Services Housing included8495 Crater Lake HwyWhite City, OR 97503541-826-2111 x3113 Student Coordinator: Mark Ostermeier, OD, Mark.Ostermeier@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PUCO 1 11 weeks 4 UCB 1 10 weeks 5
PennsylvaniaAllentown VA OPC Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic 3110 Hamilton Blvd.Allentown, PA 18103(610) 776-4323 Student Coordinator: Tom Scarino, OD, Thomas.Scarino@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2 3/6 months 8
Erie VA Medical Center Medical CenterEye Clinic Parking included135 East 38th StreetErie, PA 16504(814) 860-2789 Student Coordinator: Heidi Mayer, OD, Heidi.Mayer@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 3 months 4
Lebanon VA Medical Center Medical CenterEye Clinic (322) Recreational Facility included1700 Lincoln Ave. Meals includedLebanon, PA 17042 Parking included(717) 272-6621 x6173 or x4175 Student Coordinator: Rebecca Sterner, OD, Rebecca.Sterner@va.gov ; Daniel Petley, OD, Daniel.Petley@va.gov ; and Kevin Wolford, OD, Kevin.Wolford@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 4ICO 1 12 weeks 4PUCO 2 12 weeks 8Waterloo 1 15 weeks 3
PennsylvaniaVA Philadelphia Healthcare SystemPhiladelphia VAMC Medical CenterDepartment of Surgery (112)38th and Woodland StreetsPhiladelphia, PA 19104(215) 823-4112 Student Coordinator: Arthur Alexander, OD, Author.Alexander@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 3 6 months 6PCO 4 3 months 4
NECO 1 6 months 1 SUNY 1 6 months 1
ICO 2 3 months 2
Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Medical Center1111 East End Blvd. Parking includedWilkes-Barre, PA 18711(570) 824-3521 Student Coordinator: James M. Check, OD, James.Check@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2 3 or 6 months 8
Puerto RicoVA Caribbean Healthcare System Blind Rehab Center (124)10 Casia StreetSan Juan, PR 00921 Student Coordinator: Laura E Dalmasy Frouin, OD, laura.dalmasy@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year IAU 1 12 weeks 4
Rhode IslandProvidence VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112) Parking included623 Atwells Avenue Providence, RI 02909(401) 273-7100 Student Coordinator: Fatima Raposo, OD, Fatima.Raposo@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2 12 weeks 8 – 4th year studentsNECO 2 5 months 4 – 3rd year studentsPCO 1 12 weeks 4 – 4th year studentsPCO 1 5 months 1 – 3rd year student
ICO 2 12 weeks 8 Montreal 2 12 weeks 8
South CarolinaDorn VAMC Medical Center6439 Garners Ferry Rd (112) Parking includedColumbia, SC 29209 (803) 776-4000 Student Coordinator: Christian Jordan, OD, Christian.Jordan@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8* (*32 students maximum per year) PCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8* NOVA 1-3 12 weeks 4-12* MCO 2 12 weeks 8* IU 1 12 weeks 4
Charleston VAMC-Ralph Johnson VAMC Medical Center Eye Clinic Parking included109 Bee StreetCharleston, SC 29401-5799 (843)785-7392 Student Coordinator: Stephen Morse, OD, MPH, PhD, Ste phen.Morse@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearPCO 2 3 months 8* (*8 students maximum per year)
South DakotaVA Black Hills Health Care SystemHot Springs VA Campus Medical CenterEye Clinic (Surg 1) Housing included500 N 5th St. Meals includedHot Springs, SD 57747 Parking included(605) 745-2040 Recreational Facility included Student Coordinator: Thomas A. Golis, OD, Thomas.Golis@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4* (*6-8 students total/year)PUCO 1 12 weeks 4*
TennesseeMemphis VA Medical Center Medical CenterOptometry Clinic (112D) Low cost housing available through University of Tennessee1030 Jefferson Ave Allied Health ServicesMemphis, TN 38104 Parking included(901) 523-8990 x5550 Student Coordinator: Michael R. White, OD, Michael.White5@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearSCO 5 16 weeks 15 ICO 1 12 weeks 3UMSL 1 6 weeks 4
Johnson City - James H. Quillen VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112E) Bldg. 8 Meals includedMountain Home, TN 37684 Parking included(423) 926-1171 x7230 Student Coordinator: John Gingrich, OD, johnt.gingrich@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCO 1 12 weeks 3-4ICO 2 12 weeks 4-6
PCO 1 3/6 months 1-2 SUNY 1 12 weeks 4
TexasAmarillo VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic Parking included6010 Amarillo Blvd. W.Amarillo, TX 79106(806) 355-9703 Student Coordinator: James O'Connor, OD, James.OConnor2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UH 1 16 weeks 4* (*Up to 3 students/rotation and 10 studentsSCCO 1 12 weeks 4* total/year, currently 5 students total/year)
ICO 1 12 weeks 4*
South Texas Veterans Health Care SystemSan Antonio VAMC Outpatient Eye ClinicOptometry Parking included8410 DatapointSan Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 949-8920 Student Coordinator: Dipti Singh, OD, Dipti.Singh@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UH 2 16 weeks 8 PCO 1 16 weeks 3For the following school ONLY: Student Coordinator: Stephanie Schmiedecke, OD, FAAO, Stephanie.Schmiedecke2@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Rosenberg School of Optometry 2 12 weeks 8
VA Central Texas Health Care SystemTemple VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Clinic Parking included1901 South First Recreation Facility includedTemple, TX 76502(254) 743-0733 Student Coordinator: Donald Bockin, OD, Donald.Bockin@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearUHCO 1 16 weeks 3Puerto Rico 1 12 weeks 4
VA Heart of Texas Health Care NetworkWaco VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Parking included4800 Memorial DriveWaco, TX 76711(254) 297-3106 Student Coordinator: Dustin Anderson, OD, Dustin.Anderson@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearNECO 1 12 weeks 4SCO 1 12 weeks 4Western 1 12 weeks 4
UtahSalt Lake City VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic Parking included500 Foothill Dr. Recreation Facility includedSalt Lake City, UT 84148(801) 582-1565 x4802 Student Coordinator: Harald Olafsson, OD, Harald.Olafsson@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 1 10 weeks 4* (*3-4 students total/rotation,SCCO 2 10 weeks 8* 12-16 students total/year)OSU 1 10 weeks 4 SCO 1 16 weeks 3
VermontWhite River Junction VAMROCWhite River Junction VAMC Medical Center215 North Main Street Recreation Facility includedWhite River Junction, VT 05009 Meals included (802) 295-9363 Parking included
Housing included-tentative Student Coordinator: Richard Frick, OD, FAAO, Richard.Frick@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2 12 weeks 8TOSU 1 12 weeks 4PCO 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 1 12 weeks 0-4
VirginiaHampton VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112A) Parking included100 Emancipation Dr. Recreation Facility includedHampton, VA 23667(757) 722-9961 Student Coordinator: Makesha Sink OD, Makesha.Sink@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 1 12 weeks 4* (*1 student/rotation – total of 4/year)ICO 1 12 weeks 4*SCO 1 16 weeks 3*
Richmond VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112) Parking included1201 Broad Rock Road Recreation Facility includedRichmond, VA 23249(804) 675-5000 Student Coordinator: Jodi Rentz OD, Jodi.Rentz@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
Salem VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Section (112E1) Housing included1970 Roanoke Blvd. Meals includedSalem, VA 24153 Parking included(540) 982-2463 Recreation Facility included Student Coordinator: Dan Eckermann, OD, (SCO & PCO) Daniel.Eckermann@va.gov and Angela Musick, OD, (UAB & RSO), Angela.Musick1@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCO 1 15 weeks 1-3PCO 1 12 weeks 1-4UAB 1 12 weeks 1-4RSO 1-2 12 weeks 1-8
WashingtonVA Puget Sound Healthcare SystemAmerican Lake VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112 OP-A) Housing includedTacoma, WA 98493 Meals included(253) 583-1250 Parking included
Recreation Facility included Student Coordinator: Jeffrey A. Hiett, OD, MS, Jeffery.Hiett@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 4 16 weeks 12PUCO 2 24 weeks 4
Spokane VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (111) Parking included4815 N. AssemblySpokane, WA 99205(509) 434-7000 x6873 Student Coordinator: Rebecca Bader, OD, Rebecca.Bader@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 2 12 weeks 8
Walla Walla - Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medical CenterOptometry Service 687/123 Parking included77 Wainwright Memorial DriveWalla Walla, WA 99362Phone (509) 527-3491; Fax (509) 526-6202 Student Coordinator: R. Rich Ryan, OD, Raymond.Ryan@va.gov Enrollment: Norma Timmons, Norma.Timmons@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 1-2 11 weeks 4-8
West VirginiaHuntington VA Medical CenterOptometry Service (123) Parking included1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington, WV 25704(304) 429-6755 Student Coordinator: Matthew Simpson, OD, Matthew.Simpson2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IU 2 12 weeks 8ICO 2 12 weeks 8OSU 1 12 weeks 4
Clarksburg - Louis A. Johnson VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (R018)1 Hospital DriveClarksburg, WV 26301(304) 623-3461 Student Coordinator: Gino F. Abruzzino, OD, (SCO), Gino.Abruzzino@va.gov , and Brett Zwolensky, OD, (PCO), Brett.Zwolensky2@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2 3/6 months 8SCO 1 12 weeks 4
WisconsinTomah VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Housing included500 E. Veterans Street Parking included Tomah, WI 54660(800) 372-8662 x64088 Student Coordinator: Anjela Krome, OD, Anjela.Krome@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 3 months 4
Zablocki VAMC Medical CenterOptometry5000 W. National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295(414) 384-2000 x42111 Student Coordinator: Kenneth M. Rose, OD, Kenneth.Rose@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 10-12 weeks 4* (*possibility for additional students depending on space available)
WyomingCheyenne VAMC Medical CenterCode 112 Parking included2360 E. Pershing BlvdCheyenne, WY 82009(307) 778-7550 Student Coordinator: Gene Grubbs, OD, Gene.Grubbs@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
TOSU 1 12 weeks 2* (*1 student/rotation,PUCO 1 14 weeks 2* 4 students total/year)
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