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Optometric Externship Programs Directory 8-2015
AlabamaBirmingham VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (112-C)700 S. 19th StreetBirmingham, AL 35233(205) 933-8101 Student Coordinator: Lisa Bowerman, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UABSO 4 8-16 weeks 20
VA Birmingham Healthcare SystemHuntsville VA CBOC Outpatient Clinic301 Governors Drive Parking includedHuntsville, AL 35802(256) 535-3100 Student Coordinator: Michael Brown, OD, [email protected]; Stephen Boyer, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UABSO 1 8 weeks 4
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, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UABSO 1 10 weeks 5 NECO 1 10 weeks 5
Tuscaloosa VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (679/123) Housing included3701 East Loop Road Parking includedTuscaloosa, AL 35404 Recreation Facility included(205) 554-2847 Student Coordinator: Lisa Schifanella, OD, MS, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UABSO 3 12 weeks 9
ArizonaNorthern Arizona VA Healthcare SystemPrescott VAMC Housing included500 Highway 89 North Parking includedPrescott, AZ 86313(928) 445-4860 Student Coordinator: Court Wilkins, OD, FAAO, MHS, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 4
ArizonaSouthern Arizona VA Healthcare SystemCasa Grande CBOC Outpatient Clinic 1876 E. Sabin Dr. Parking includedCasa Grande, AZ 85222(520) 792-1450 x1-8223 Student Coordinator: Matthew Rhodes, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 2 9-12 weeks 10
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare SystemNorthwest Tucson Urban CBOC Outpatient Clinic 2945 W. Ina Rd Parking includedTucson, AZ 85741 (520) 219-2418 Student Coordinator: Camille M. Bishop, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCCOMBK 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, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCCOMBK 2 12 weeks 8
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, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCCOMBK 2 12 weeks 8 SUNY 2 12 weeks 8 OSU 1 12 weeks 4 Southern Arizona VA Healthcare SystemYuma CBOC Outpatient Clinic 3111 S. 4th Ave Parking includedYuma, AZ 85364 (928) 317-9973 x1145 Student Coordinator: Alyon Wasik, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCCOMBK 2 12 weeks 8
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, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCO 1 16 weeks 3 ICO 1 12 weeks 4
CaliforniaGreater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS)Bakersfield VA CBOC Outpatient ClinicOptometry 1801 Westwind DriveBakersfield, CA 93301(661) 632-1840 or (661) 632-1877 (no voicemail at this extension) Student Coordinator: Anh-Tuan H. Nguyen, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCOMBK 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: Alvaro Castillo, OD, [email protected]
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
VA Palo Alto Healthcare SystemLivermore VA Division Medical CenterEye Clinic4951 Arroyo RoadLivermore, CA 94550(925) 373-4700 x35554 Student Coordinator: Heather Jones, OD; [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 1 10 weeks 5
VA Long Beach Health Care System Medical CenterBlind Rehabilitation Center (011-BRC)5901 E. 7th StreetLong Beach, CA 90822(562) 826-8000 x6077 Student Coordinators: Sally H. Dang, OD; [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 1 10 weeks 4 PCO 1 10 weeks 4 WUCO 1 10 weeks 4
CaliforniaGreater 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, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCOMBK 3 12 weeks 12UCB 1 10 weeks 5
VA Palo Alto Healthcare SystemMonterey VA CBOC Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic3401 Engineer LaneSeaside, CA 93955(831) 883-3800 x43659 Student Coordinator: Kimberly Pham, OD; [email protected] 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/OPTOM)3801 Miranda Ave.Palo Alto, CA 94304(650) 493-5000 x62026 Student Coordinators: Katherine Portugal, OD, [email protected]; and Lee Vien, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 2 10 weeks 10 PCO 1 12 weeks 4 SCCOMBK 1 12 weeks 4
San Francisco VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112A)4150 Clement StreetSan Francisco, CA 94121(415) 221-4810 Student Coordinator: Bernard Dolan, OD, MS; [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 2 10 weeks 10
San Jose VA CBOC Outpatient ClinicOptometry (112)80 Great Oaks BoulevardSan Jose, CA 95119(408) 363-3000 x72023 Student Coordinators: David Hicks, OD; [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PCO 1 12 weeks 4 UCB 2 10 weeks 10
CaliforniaGreater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS)Santa Maria VA CBOC Outpatient ClinicOptometry 1550 E. Main StSanta Maria, CA 93454805-354-6010 Student Coordinator: Krista Martin, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 1 10-12 weeks 5
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, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearSCCOMBK 4 12 weeks 16
ColoradoVA Eastern Colorado HCSColorado Springs CBOC Outpatient Clinic3141 Centennial BoulevardColorado Springs, CO 80907719-227-4022 Student Coordinator: Dustin Anderson, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year WUCO 2 12 weeks 8
VA Eastern Colorado HCSJewell Clinic – VISOR Program Outpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic14400 East Jewell AvenueAurora, CO 80012303-270-6407 Student Coordinator: Shannon Kessler, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PUCO 1 12 weeks 4
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, [email protected] (WUCO, AZCOPT and PCO); Richard Sui, OD, [email protected] (NECO and SUNY); Michael Rickels, OD, [email protected] (ICO)
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2 12 weeks 8PCO 1-2 12 weeks 2-4WUCO 2 12 weeks 8ICO 2 12 weeks 8AZCOPT 1-2 10 weeks 2-4SUNY 0-1 10 weeks 1-2
ConnecticutVA Connecticut Healthcare SystemWest Haven Campus – Primary Care Eye Clinic Medical CenterBuilding 2/Floor 4 Parking included950 Campbell Ave.West Haven, CT 06516 (203) 932-5711 x2760 Student Coordinator: Jordan Zinn, OD, [email protected] 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 x4106 Student Coordinator: Jonathan Hamilton, OD, [email protected] (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 1-2* NECO 1 12 weeks 4 ICO 1 12 weeks 4 PCO 1 12 weeks 1-2**depending on if other schools fill their spots total of 2-3/quarter
DelawareWilmington VAMC Medical Center1601 Kirkwood Highway Parking includedWilmington, DE 19805 Exercise facilities available on site(302) 994-2511 Student Coordinator: Lisa Stottlemyer, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2 6 months 4ICO 1 12 weeks *1-4NOVA 1 3/6 months *2-4SUNY 1 3 months *1-4NECO 1 3/6 months *1-4
*Total 4/quarter between all affiliates
FloridaBay Pines VAHCS Medical CenterBay Pines, FL 33744 (727) 398-6661 Student Coordinator: Paul J. Gruosso, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4 NOVA 1 12 weeks 4 WUCO 1 12 weeks 4
FloridaBradenton VA OPC Outpatient Clinic5520 State Rd. 64 Suite 101Bradenton, FL 34209 (941) 721-0649 Student Coordinator: Katherine S. Dunatov, OD, [email protected] ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year WUCO 1 12 weeks 4
Daytona Beach - William Chappel OPC Outpatient Clinic551 National Health Care Blvd. Parking IncludedDaytona Beach, FL 32114(386) 323-7500 x37756Student Coordinator: Ruth Hyatt, OD, [email protected] ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 3 12 weeks 12 SCO 2 16 weeks 6
Gainesville - Malcom Randall VAMC Outpatient Clinic/Medical CenterEye Clinic 5533 SW 64th Street Free parking includedGainesville, FL 32608 (352) 376-1611 x4908Student Coordinators: Regina Portocarrero, OD, [email protected] (NOVA, SCO, IAUPR); Eva Page, OD, [email protected] (RSO, AZCOPT)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 2* RSO 1 12 weeks 2* AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 2* *maximum number of positions available per year for each institution
Jacksonville VA OPC Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic Parking included1536 N Jefferson StreetJacksonville, FL 32209 (904) 475-6310 Student Coordinator: Tiffany Tucker, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
RSO 2 16 weeks 3
Lake City VAMC Medical Center619 S. Marion Avenue Meals included Lake City, FL 32025 Parking included (386) 755-3016 x2373 Recreation Facility included Student Coordinator: Brian D. Fisher, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year ICO 2* 12 weeks 8* PCO 2* 12 weeks 8* NECO 2* 12 weeks 8* NOVA 2* 12 weeks 8* IAUPR 2* 12 weeks 2* AZCOPT 1* 12 weeks 4**Total of 4 students/rotation and 12 students total/year from all schools
FloridaLee County VAHCC Outpatient Clinic2489 Diplomat Pkwy, EastCape Coral, FL 33909 Student Coordinator: Stephanie Cali, OD. Email: [email protected] ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year WUCO 1 12 weeks 4
Miami VAMC Medical CenterSurgical Services (112)1201 NW 16th St.Miami, FL 33125(305) 575-7000 x3244 Student Coordinator: James Fabian, OD, [email protected] (NOVA); Allison McClellan, OD, [email protected] (UCB) Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 1 9 weeks 5 NOVA 1 12 weeks 4
Ocala VA Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic Parking included3307 SW 26th Ave Ocala, FL 34471 (352) 861-3940 x1216 Student Coordinator: Sarah V. Cordes, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year WUCO 1 12 weeks 4
Orlando VA Healthcare Center Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic5201 Raymond StreetOrlando, FL 32803 (407) 629-1599 Student Coordinator: Erica J. Walker, OD, [email protected]; Maria J. Mandese, OD, [email protected]; and, Ian D. Raden, OD, MBA, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NOVA 2 12 weeks 8MCPHS 2 12 weeks 8
WUCO 2 12 weeks 8
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, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4
FloridaTallahassee VA OPC Outpatient Clinic1607 St. James Court Parking includedTallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 878-0191 ext. 2428 Student Coordinator: Brandon Sanders, O.D. [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1-2 14 weeks 4-8 MaximumIUSO 1 12 weeks 4 MaximumIAUPR 1 16 weeks 4 MaximumUW 1 15 weeks 4 Maximum
AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 4 MaximumMCPHS 1 12 weeks 4 maximum
Tampa – James A. Haley VAMCEye Clinic-Advanced Ambulatory Low Vision Clinic10770 N. 46th Street, Bldg F Outpatient ClinicTampa, FL 33617 Parking Included(813) 903-2465 Student Coordinator: Susan H. Payne, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 3 12 weeks 9-12
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, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year IUSO 1 12 weeks 4 WUCO 5 12 weeks 20 NOVA 0-1 12 weeks 2-4 ICO 0-1 12 weeks 2-4 MCPHS 0-1 12 weeks 2-4
Viera VA OPC Outpatient Clinic2900 Veterans WayViera, FL 32904 (321) 637-3646 Student Coordinator: Robert Hillsgrove, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
RSO 2 semester 6
West Palm Beach VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic 7305 N. Military RoadWest Palm Beach, FL 33410(561) 422-6442 Student Coordinator: Clifton Stephens, OD, [email protected] and Amy Pikal, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearICO 2 12 weeks 8
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, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 6 months 2
HawaiiPacific Islands Health Care System - HonoluluSpark M. Matsunaga Ambulatory Care Center Ambulatory CareEye Clinic (111E) Parking included459 Patterson Road Recreation Facility includedHonolulu, HI 96819-1522(808) 838-6505 Student Coordinator: Jon M. Sakuda, OD, [email protected]
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 SCCOMBK 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 included Student Coordinator: Guadalupe A. Mejia, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year IUSO 1 12 weeks 4 PCO 1 12 weeks 4 SCO 1 12 weeks 4 AZCOPT 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 Pedretti/47213 Vanway or x47118 Student Coordinator: Lara Pedretti, OD, [email protected] and Sarah Vanway, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 1 12 weeks 4 RSO 2 16 weeks 6
Edward Hines, Jr. VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (A153, Building 200)5000 South 5th Ave.Hines, IL 60141(708) 202-2061 Student Coordinator: Peter A. Russo, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year ICO 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, [email protected]
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,
Marion IL VA Medical Center Medical Center2401 West Main Street Parking includedMarion, IL 62901 (618) 997-5311 Student Coordinator: Linda Lucas, OD, [email protected]
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 SystemCapt. James A. Lovell FHCC Medical CenterOptometry – Building 133EF3001 Green Bay RoadNorth Chicago, IL 60064(224) 610-7163 Student Coordinator: David Malchow, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 2 12 weeks 8SCO 2 15 weeks 6
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, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 2 12 weeks 8IUSO 1 12 weeks 4 PCO 1 3 or 6 months variableSCO 1 15 weeks 3
IndianaAdam Benjamin Jr. Outpatient Clinic CBOC of Jesse Brown VAMCEye Clinic Parking included9301 Madison StreetCrown Point, IN 46307 (312) 569-5257 Student Coordinator: Treacy Adamo, OD, MS, FAAO, [email protected]
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, 2-3days at ABJ IN, and 1 day at JB Illinois)Evansville Health Care Center6211 E. Waterford Blvd.Evansville, IN 47715(812) 474-3508 Student Coordinator: Gordon Green, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4
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, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4MCO 1 16 weeks 3
Indianapolis - Roudebush VAMC Medical Center1481 W. 10th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202(317) 554-0053 Student Coordinator: Steve Petkovich, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4
KansasWichita MAMROC Outpatient ClinicSpecialty Care 11-sc Parking included5500 E. KelloggWichita, KS 67218(316) 685-2221 Student Coordinator: Michelle Dent, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearUMSL 1-2 8 weeks or 16 weeks 3-4
SCO 1-2 12 weeks 3-4 RSO 1 12 weeks 3-4
KentuckyLexington VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Clinic OOPC-OPT (LD) Parking included2250 Leestown Road Lexington, KY 40511(859) 233-4511 x3687 Student Coordinators: Breyne Middleton, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2 12 weeks 4 ICO 1 12 weeks 4 UW 2 13 weeks 8 IUSO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8
LouisianaSoutheast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System / New Orleans LA Department of Ophthalmology1515 Poydras St 650New Orleans, LA 70112(504) 412-3700 x 7292Student Coordinator: Steve D. Gill, OD, FAAO [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UABSO 1 8-16 weeks 4 MCPHS 1 12 weeks 4
MaineVA Maine Health Care SystemBangor CBOC Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic Parking included 35 State Hospital Drive Bangor, ME (207) 623-8411 x 2674 Student Coordinator: Priscilla Lenihan, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year WUCO 1 3 months 1-2
VA Maine Health Care SystemLewiston CBOC Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic Parking included 15 Challenger Drive Lewiston, ME (207) 623-8411 x 2726 Student Coordinator: Kyla Duchin, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PCO 1 3 months 4
VA 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 x4146 Recreation facility included Student Coordinator: Laura K. Dowd, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 3 months 4MCPHS 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: Rigoberto Arteaga, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PCO 3 6 months 6 NECO 1 6 months 2 SUNY 1 3-6 months 2 SCO 1 6 months 2 UAB 1 6 months 2
MarylandVA 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., [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 1-2 12 weeks 8* ICO 1-2 12 weeks 8* SUNY 1-2 12 weeks 8*
*Up to 2 students/rotation possible, 8 students total/year
MassachusettsBedford VAMC - Edith Nourse Rogers Medical CenterEye Clinic (518-111A) Parking included200 Springs Road Recreation Facility includedBedford, MA 01730(781) 687-2538 Student Coordinator: Paul Colburn, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 4 12 weeks 16WUCO 1 12 weeks 4
VA Boston Healthcare SystemBrockton Division Medical CenterOptometry Clinic (112B) Parking included940 Belmont St.Brockton, MA 02301(508) 583-4500 Student Coordinator: Kevin Toolin, OD, [email protected] 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
VA Boston Healthcare SystemJamaica Plain Campus Medical CenterEye Clinic (112A) Parking included150 South Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 02130(857) 364-6040 Student Coordinator: Douglas Rett, OD, [email protected] 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
MassachusettsJamaica Plain Campus Medical CenterAdvanced Low Vision Clinic (112A) Parking included150 South Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 02130 (857) 364-5543 Student Coordinator: Jennifer Gustafson, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearNECO 1 12 months 4*
*This rotation meets 2 days/week as part of NECO’s Special Populations Rotation
VA Boston Healthcare SystemWest Roxbury VAMC Medical Center1400 VFW Parkway Parking includedWest Roxbury, MA 02132(617) 323-7700 Student Coordinator: Lisa Fanciullo, OD, [email protected]
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, [email protected] ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 4 12 weeks 16
VA Central Western Massachusetts Health Care SystemWorcester Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic605 Lincoln StreetWorcester, MA 01605(508) 856-0104 Student Coordinator – NECO: Cheryl Landry, OD [email protected] Student Coordinator – MCPHS: Michelle Zickel Blew OD [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 1 12 weeks 4 MCPHS 1 12 weeks 4
VA Central Western Massachusetts Health Care SystemNorthampton VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Clinic Meals included421 North Main St. Parking includedLeeds, MA 01053-9764(413) 584-4040 x2992 Student Coordinator: Michele Miranda, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 3 12 weeks 12 ICO 3 12 weeks 12 IAUPR 3 12 weeks 12 MCPHS 3 12 weeks 12
MichiganBattle Creek VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (123) Parking included5500 Armstrong Road Recreation Facility includedBattle Creek, MI 49037(269) 966-5600 x32451 Student Coordinator: Molly McGinty-Tauren, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
MCO 2 16 weeks 6ICO 1 14 weeks 2NECO 1 (occasionally) 14 weeks 2WUCO 2 14 weeks 2
Detroit – John Dingell VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Clinic (11S)4646 John R. StreetDetroit, MI 48201(313) 576-1000 x63972 Student Coordinator: Phillip R. Elston, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 0-2 12 weeks 0-8MCO 2 16 weeks 6PCO 0-2 16 weeks 0-6UW 2 16 weeks 6NECO 2 16 weeks 6SCO 0-1 12 weeks 0-4MCO 0-1 12 weeks 0-4
VAMC Battle CreekGrand Rapids VA OPC Outpatient ClinicOptometry (11Q)3019 Coit NEGrand Rapids, MI 49505(616) 365-9462 Student Coordinator: Douglas Coon, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
MCO 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 (MCO), [email protected] and Jason Fliegel, OD (ICO), [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
MCO 2 16 weeks 6 ICO 1 10 weeks 4
MinnesotaSt. Cloud VA Health Care System Medical Center4801 Veterans Drive St. Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 255-6370 Student Coordinator: Amber Scharnweber, OD, FAAO, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PCO 1 12 weeks 4 UMSL 1 6 weeks 4
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, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UMSL 1 16 weeks 3 SCO 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, [email protected]
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 SystemSt. Louis VA - John Cochran Division Medical CenterEye Clinic (112 JC)1 Jefferson Barracks RoadSt. Louis, MO 63125(314) 652-4100 x63492 Student Coordinator: Dwayne Young, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UMSL 2 16 weeks 6
NevadaLas Vegas VAMC Medical CenterVASNHS (05-123)6900 North Pecos RoadNorth Las Vegas, NV 89086(702) 791-9125 Student Coordinator: Paul Vejabul, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCCOMBK 5 12 weeks 20 ICO 3 12 weeks 12
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System Medical Center in Reno NevadaEye Clinic (11AC-E)2295 Kietzke LaneReno, NV 89502(775) 786-7200 x6057(775) 326-5743 fax
Student Coordinator: Kristin Brennan, OD, [email protected]
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) Parking included718 Smyth Rd Manchester, NH 03104 (603) 624-4366, x2585 Student Coordinator: Alana M. Santaro, OD, FAAO, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 3 3-6 months 12 PCO 1-2 3-6 months 4-8 SUNY 1 3 months 4 MCPHS 1 3 months 4
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 x1138
Lyons Campus Medical CenterOptometry Clinic151 Knollcroft RoadLyons, NJ 07939(908) 647-0180 x4590 Student Coordinator: Joseph Cercone, OD, [email protected]; and Mayur Bhavsar, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2-3 12 weeks 8-12 SUNY 1-2 12 weeks 4-8 UHCO 1 16 weeks 1 WUCO 1 12 weeks 4 AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 1-4
New MexicoNew Mexico Veterans Healthcare SystemAlbuquerque VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (112A) Parking included1501 San Pedro SEAlbuquerque, NM 87108(505) 265-1711 Student Coordinator: Grace Tsan, OD, [email protected] ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UHCO 1-2 16 weeks 6 SCO 0-1 16 weeks 1-3NSUOCO 0-1 8 weeks 0-1 UCB 0-1 8 weeks 3-5
SCCOMBK 0-1 8 weeks 1-4
New YorkAlbany-Stratton VA Medical Center 113 Holland AvenueAlbany, NY 12208 (518) 626-1472 Student Coordinator: Jennifer Grill, OD, FAAO, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PCO 1 12 weeks 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, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearSUNY 2 10 weeks 8* PCO 1 12/24 weeks 2-4*ICO 1 12 weeks 2-4*
*14-16 students total/year
VA 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 x2014 for Montrose Parking included(845) 831-2000 x5663 for Castle Point Recreation Facility included Student Coordinator: Jean Jung, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4 NECO 2 12 weeks 8IUSO 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, [email protected] and Michael Fischer, OD, [email protected]
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, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4PCO 1 12 weeks 4
UW 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, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 2 12 weeks 4-8UM 1 12 weeks 4
New YorkWestern NY VAHCS Medical CenterBatavia Division222 Richmond AvenueBatavia, NY 14020(585) 297-1079 Student Coordinator: Julia Terry, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PCO 1 12 weeks 4 AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 4 IAUPR 1 12 weeks 1 MCPHS 1 12 weeks 3
Western NY VAHCS Medical CenterVision Impairment Services for Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) Buffalo VA3495 Bailey AvenueBuffalo, NY 14215 Student Coordinator: Carolyn Ihrig, OD, [email protected]
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. Parking includedSalisbury, NC 28144(704) 638-9000 x3836 or x4044 Student Coordinator: Joan Sears, OD, FAAO, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 4 12/24 weeks variable SCO 2 16 weeks variableNOVA 1 12 weeks variableOSU 1 12 weeks variableUABSO 0-1 10 weeks variableICO 1 10 weeks variable
Fayetteville VA Medical CenterFayetteville - VAMC Medical CenterDept. of Surgery, Eye Clinic Meals – on site canteen 2300 Ramsey Street Parking includedFayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 488-2120 or (800) 771-6106 x5169 Student Coordinator: James A. Porter, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PCO 2 3/6 months variable AZCOPT 2 10 weeks variable RSO 2 12 weeks variable MCPHS 1 4 months variable UABSO pending
North CarolinaFayetteville VA Medical CenterWilmington Health Center Clinic Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic Meals – on site canteen1705 Gardner Road Parking includedWilmington, NC 28405 (910) 343-5300 x3707 Student Coordinator: Francis A. Tarantino, OD, FAAO, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PCO 1 12 weeks variable AZCOPT 1 12 weeks variable
OhioLouis B. Stokes Department of Veterans AffairsAkron Veterans Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicOptometry Parking included55 West Waterloo RoadAkron, OH 44319(330) 724-7715 x1218 Student Coordinator: Jennifer Goldberg, OD, FAAO, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 1 12 weeks 4 ICO 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, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 1 12 weeks 2* ICO 1 12 weeks 2*PCO 1 12 weeks 2*
*4-8 students/total/year
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 Coordinators: William Hileman, OD, [email protected] and Danielle Wilhelm, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearOSU 2 13 weeks 8
Cincinnati VA Medical Center Medical CenterSurgical Service, Eye Center Parking included2929 Highland Avenue Meals included at main hospitalCincinnati, OH 45219(513) 559-3600 or (513) 861-3100 x3599 Student Coordinator: Kelly R. Thompson, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 2 3 months 8 ICO 1 3 months 4
OhioLouis B. Stokes Cleveland VAMCCleveland VA - Wade Park Division Medical Center10701 East Blvd (112w)Cleveland, OH 44106(216) 791-3800 x2120 Student Coordinator: James Omodio, OD, James.Omodio @va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4OSU 1 12 weeks 4
Columbus - Chalmers P. Wylie VA ACC Ambulatory Care Center420 N. James Road Parking includedColumbus, OH 43219 (614) 388-7870 Student Coordinator: Nicole Abrashoff, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 2 12 weeks 8NECO 0-1 12 weeks 0-4
Dayton 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 [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year OSU 2 12 weeks 8
Louis B. Stokes Department of Veterans AffairsParma Veterans Multi-Specialty Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicOptometry Parking included8787 Brookpark RoadParma, OH 44129(216) 739-7000 x2989 Student Coordinator: Vincent Driggs, OD, [email protected] (OSU); Angela Zurowski, OD, FAAO, [email protected] (RSO)
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 1-2 12 weeks 4-8RSO 1 12 weeks 1-2
Louis B. Stokes Cleveland VAMCYoungstown Veterans Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicOptometry 2031 Belmont AvenueYoungstown, OH 44505(330) 740-9200 Student Coordinator: Peter Calla, OD, [email protected]
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) 683-3261Student Coordinator: Melissa D. Turner, OD, FAAO, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NSUOCO 1-2 8 weeks variable SCO 1-2 12 weeks variable UW 1-2 16 weeks variable PCO 1-2 varies variable
Muskogee VAMCTulsa VA Outpatient Clinic Ambulatory Care9322 E. 41st St.Tulsa, OK 74145(918) 628-2543 Student Coordinator: Rodney Bendure, OD, FAAO, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
WUCO 2 12 weeks 8AZCOPT 2 12 weeks 8
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 [email protected]; Amara Callahan, OD [email protected]; and
Jonathon Thomas, OD [email protected] 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
Portland VAMC-Bend Division Community Based Outpatient Clinic2650 NE Courtney Drive Parking includedBend, OR 97701 (541)647-5268 Student Coordinator: Rebecca Kline, OD, FAAO, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 1 12 weeks 4 PUCO 1 12 weeks 4
VA 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, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 1 12 weeks 4
OregonVA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and ClinicsWhite City VA Domiciliary Medical Services Housing included8495 Crater Lake Hwy Parking includedWhite City, OR 97503 Recreation Facility included541-826-2111 x3113 Student Coordinator: Mark Ostermeier, OD, [email protected] 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: Patrick McLaren, OD, FAAO, [email protected]
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 CenterOptometry Clinic Parking included135 East 38th StreetErie, PA 16504(814) 860-2789 Student Coordinator: Margaret Harrington, O.D. [email protected] Additional preceptors: Richard Hetrick, O.D. [email protected] and Delia Landy, O.D. [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PCO 1 3 months 4
NOVA 1 12 weeks 4
Lebanon VA Medical Center Medical CenterEye Clinic (322) Recreational Facility included1700 Lincoln Ave. Parking includedLebanon, PA 17042(717) 272-6621 x6173 or x4175 Student Coordinator: Rebecca Sterner, OD, [email protected] ; Daniel Petley, OD, [email protected] ; and Kevin Wolford, OD, [email protected]
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 8UW 1 15 weeks 3
VA Philadelphia Healthcare SystemPhiladelphia VAMC Medical CenterDepartment of Surgery (112)38th and Woodland StreetsPhiladelphia, PA 19104(215) 823-5800x3460 Student Coordinator: Lisa Rotan-Himmelein, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearPCO 3 + 1 scholar 3 or 6 months max 12NECO 1 3 or 6 months 2
SUNY variable 6 months variableICO variable 3 months variable
PennsylvaniaWilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Medical Center1111 East End Blvd. Parking includedWilkes-Barre, PA 18711(570) 824-3521 Student Coordinator: James M. Check, OD, [email protected]
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, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year IAUPR 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, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 3 12 weeks 8 – 4th year studentsNECO 2 3 months 4 – 3rd year studentsPCO 2 12 weeks 4 – 4th year studentsPCO 1 3 months 1 – 3rd year student
ICO 2 12 weeks 8- 4th year students UM 2 12 weeks 8- 4th year students AZCOPT 2 12 weeks 4- 4th year students
South CarolinaDorn VAMC Medical Center6439 Garners Ferry Rd (112) Parking includedColumbia, SC 29209 (803) 776-4000 Student Coordinator: Lauren Roderick, OD, [email protected] and Christian Jordan, OD, [email protected]
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* PCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8* NOVA 1-3 12 weeks 4-12* MCO 2 12 weeks 8* IUSO 2 12 weeks 4*32 students maximum/year
Charleston VAMC-Ralph Johnson VAMC Medical Center Eye Clinic Parking included109 Bee StreetCharleston, SC 29401-5799 (843)785-7392 Student Coordinator: William J. Denton, OD [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 3 3 months 12 MCO 3 4 months 3
South DakotaVA Black Hills Health Care SystemHot Springs VA Campus Medical CenterEye Clinic (Surg 1) Housing included500 N 5th St. Parking includedHot Springs, SD 57747 Recreational Facility included(605) 745-2000 x2040 Student Coordinator: Bradley Bestwina, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4* PUCO 1 12 weeks 4*
*6-8 students total/year
TennesseeJackson CBOC Outpatient Clinic180 Old Hickory Blvd.Jackson, TN 38305(731) 661-2750 Student Coordinator: Eric Lee, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCO 1 16 weeks 3UMSL 1 12 weeks 4
Johnson City - James H. Quillen VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112E) Meals includedMountain Home, TN 37684 Parking included(423) 926-1171 x7230 Student Coordinator: Nanette Coelho, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCO 1 16 weeks 4ICO 2 12 weeks 8
PCO 3 12 weeks 12 SUNY 1 12 weeks 4 WUCO 2 12 weeks 8
Memphis 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, [email protected] 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
AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 3
TexasAmarillo VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic Parking included6010 Amarillo Blvd. W.Amarillo, TX 79106(806) 355-9703 Student Coordinator: James O'Connor, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UHCO 1 16 weeks 3* SCCOMBK 1 12 weeks 4*
ICO 1 12 weeks 4* RSO 2 12 weeks 8
*Up to 3 students/rotation
TexasVA Central Texas Health Care SystemAustin Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic7901 Metropolis DriveAustin, TX 78744(512) 823-4020 Student Coordinator: Carrie Ho, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year RSO 1 16 weeks 3
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical CenterKaty VA Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic 750 Westgreen Blvd.Suite 300Katy, TX 77042 (281) 578-4600 x 11538 Student Coordinator: Thien Huong Kim Nguyen, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year RSO 1 12 weeks 4* UHCO 1 12 weeks 4* IAUPR 1 12 weeks 4**only 1 student/rotation, 4 total/year
South Texas Veterans Health Care SystemSan Antonio VAMC Outpatient Eye ClinicOptometry Parking included8410 DatapointSan Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 949-9733 Student Coordinators: Dipti Singh, OD, [email protected] (UHCO and PCO); Thanh Le, OD, [email protected] (RSO) Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UHCO 2 16 weeks 8 PCO 1 16 weeks 3 RSO 2 14 weeks 8
VA Central Texas Health Care SystemTemple VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Clinic1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, TX 76504(254) 743-2628 Student Coordinator: Hyewon Chang, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearUHCO 1 16 weeks 3IAUPR 1 12 weeks 4AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 3
TexasVA Heart of Texas Health Care NetworkDoris Miller VAMC Medical CenterEye ClinicBldg. 91, Rm BB 110 4800 Memorial DriveWaco, TX 76711 (254) 297-3493 or (800) 423-2111 x53493 Student Coordinator: Erika Perzan, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 1 12 weeks 4 WUCO 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 x1943 Student Coordinator: John M Brand, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 1 10 weeks 4* SCCOMBK 2 10 weeks 8* OSU 1 10 weeks 4 SCO 1 16 weeks 3 UHCO 1 16 weeks 3
*5-6 students total/rotation, 20-22 students total/year
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 Student Coordinator: Richard Frick, OD, FAAO, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2 12 weeks 8OSU 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, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 1 12 weeks 4* ICO 1 12 weeks 4*SCO 1 16 weeks 3*
*1 student total/rotation, 4 students total/year
VirginiaSalem VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Section (112E1) Housing included1970 Roanoke Blvd. Meals includedSalem, VA 24153 Parking included(540) 982-2463 Recreation Facility included Student Coordinators: Dan Eckermann, OD, FAAO (WUCO), [email protected] Angela Musick, OD, FAAO (UIW-RSO and UAB-SO), [email protected] Reagan Darner DePoe, OD (SCO), [email protected] Scott DePoe, OD (Salus PCO), [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCO 1 15 weeks 1-3 PCO 1 12 weeks 1-4 RSO 2 12 weeks 6-8 UABSO (rotations filled as needed) WUCO (rotations filled as needed)
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, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 3 16 weeks 9PUCO 1 24 weeks 2
Spokane VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (111) Parking included4815 N. AssemblySpokane, WA 99205(509) 434-7032 Student Coordinator: Anna Wells, OD, [email protected] and Chad Gosnell, OD, [email protected]
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 Drive Recreation Facility included Walla Walla, WA 99362 Phone (509) 527-3491; Fax (509) 526-6202 Student Coordinator: Gleb Sukhovolskiy, OD [email protected] ; Jodi M. Moore, OD, [email protected] Enrollment: Billie Fitzsimmons, [email protected]
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 IAUPR 0-1 11-12 weeks 0-4 WUCO 0-2 11-12 weeks 0-8 UMSL 0-1 8 weeks 0-4 MCPHS 1-2 11-12 weeks 4-8
West VirginiaHuntington VA Medical CenterOptometry Service (123) Parking included1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington, WV 25704(304) 429-6755 Student Coordinator: Sunni D. Martin, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 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), [email protected] , and Brett Zwolensky, OD, (PCO), [email protected] 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
Martinsburg VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic Housing included (if available)510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg, WV 25405(304) 263-0811 x3529 Student Coordinator: Joseph M. Misera, OD, FAAO, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
WisconsinNorth East Wisconsin Ambulatory Clinic2851 University AvenueGreen Bay, WI 54311(920) 431-2500 x72889 Student Coordinator: Michelle DePeau, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4
Tomah VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Housing included500 E. Veterans Street Parking included Tomah, WI 54660(800) 372-8662 x64088 Student Coordinator: Anjela Krome, OD, [email protected]
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 CenterOptometry Parking included5000 W. National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295(414) 384-2000 x42111 Student Coordinator: Emmy Swartz, OD, [email protected]
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 10-12 weeks 4UMSL 1 8 weeks 0-2*
*ICO has first priority. UMSL students taken if space if available.
WyomingCheyenne VAMC Medical CenterCode 112 Parking included2360 E. Pershing BlvdCheyenne, WY 82009 (307) 778-7550 Student Coordinator: Regina Zimmers, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year WUCO 1 12 weeks 4 PUCO 1 14 weeks 2 MCPHS 1 3 months 4 *1-2 student total/rotation, 4-8 students total/year
Schools and Colleges of Optometry Abbreviations
Abbreviation School Name
United States Schools and Colleges of OptometryAZCOPT Midwestern University – Arizona College of Optometry
IAUPR Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry
ICO Illinois College of Optometry
IUSO Indiana University, School of Optometry
MCO Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University
MCPHS Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University, School of Optometry
NECO New England College of Optometry
NOVA Nova Southeastern University, College of Optometry
NSUOCO Northeastern State University – Oklahoma College of Optometry
OSU The Ohio State University, College of Optometry
PCO Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
PUCO Pacific University, College of Optometry
RSO University of the Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry
SCCOMBK Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University
SCO Southern College of Optometry
SUNY State University of New York, State College of Optometry UABSO University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Optometry UCB University of California – Berkeley, School of Optometry
UHCO University of Houston, College of Optometry
UMSL University of Missouri at St. Louis, College of Optometry
WUCO Western University of Health Sciences, College of Optometry
Canadian Schools of OptometryUM University of Montreal, School of OptometryUW University of Waterloo, School of Optometry & Vision Science
