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Pediatric Optometry

Mission Statement

The mission of the Pediatric Optometry Residency program is to provide qualified post-doctoral optometric graduates with advanced knowledge and concentrated clinical experiences in all aspects of pediatric optometry through direct patient care in diverse clinical settings. Experiences include the routine vision care of infants and preschool children; the evaluation, management, and co-management of binocular vision anomalies; the evaluation and management of multiply-challenged children, children with learning difficulties, children with developmental and neurological disorders, and patients with acquired brain injuries. Residents who complete the program are prepared to provide an advanced level of clinical care and serve as educators and leaders in pediatric optometry.

Program Description

Founded in 1981, the University of Houston College of Optometry Residency in Pediatrics and Binocular Vision is a one-year advanced training program designed to aid the resident in acquiring the special skills and knowledge required for the comprehensive clinical care of children and the unique problems they present with. Additionally, residents will obtain experience in the management of binocular vision anomalies in patients of all ages, care of multi-challenged children, and patients with vision problems associated with brain injury. The residency achieves this goal through direct patient care, self-study and scholarly pursuits. The program has one position available. The resident will interact with an outstanding clinical and graduate faculty. Residents participate in ocular emergency triaging and care and interact with various optometric and ophthalmological subspecialists within and external to the University Eye Institute. In addition, Residents have the opportunity to participate in the teaching and training of optometry students through assignments as clinical instructors, grand rounds participants, seminar lecturers, and laboratory assistants.


Program Site:

University of Houston College of Optometry

Available
Positions

1


Length of Program

55 weeks

Hours of attendance

The typical week for the resident is 43 hours of attendance including patient care, seminars, and teaching assignments, with up to 47 hours inluding On-Call responsibilities. On Call responsibilities are shared by the residents at the College. During On Call, residents provide triaging and emergency/urgent care outside of business hours (nights, weekends and holidays)

Benefits

  1. Health benefits
  2. Retirement program
  3. Vacation
  4. Sick leave
  5. Financial support to professional meetings
  6. Institutional malpractice insurance
  7. Access to University courses, and continuing education offered by the College.

Completion Acknowledgement

  • Certificate (Residency)

Salary / Stipend

$41,000

Application Deadline

January 31st

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Program Coordinator/Contact

University of Houston College of Optometry
J. Davis Armistead Building
4401 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Houston Texas, 77204-2020

Muriel Martinez, OD
(713) 743-0310
(713) 743-5942
mlmart11@central.uh.edu

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Educational Opportunities

Direct supervised patient care experiences in the Pediatric and Binocular Vision Service including multiply impaired populations, multidisciplinary care of children with learning problems, and brain injured patients. Patient care opportunities in Family Practice, Contact Lens, and Medical Services are also available. Participation in graduate courses which are related to the field of interest. Attendance and participation in faculty and resident seminars and clinical grand rounds. Interaction with pediatric ophthalmologists when available.

Teaching Responsibilities

Laboratory teaching in such areas as primary care procedures, medical procedures, and pediatrics. Supervise third year professional students in the Family Practice and Pediatric Services as skills develop.

Research Responsibilities

The resident, under the guidance of his/her advisor, will select a research project; clinical investigation, laboratory investigation, or extensive library research. A written report suitable for publication in an optometric journal is required.

Completion Requirements

  1. The resident is required to deliver clinical services at a level, which demonstrates they have attained the core competencies specific to their program. This attainment will be determined through formal evaluations of the resident's patient care.
  2. The resident is required to keep a log of patient names and associated information.
  3. The resident must complete the scholarly project requirements specific to their program. This is either original or library research resulting in a paper of publishable quality.
  4. The resident is required to deliver three rounds-style presentations.
  5. The resident is required to successfully complete all clinical rotations assigned in the core and elective curriculum.
  6. The resident is required to successfully complete all teaching assignments.
  7. The resident must attend required seminars, journal clubs and case discussions.
  8. The resident must complete all required evaluations of clinical attendings, rotations, their Program Coordinator and of the Residency Program.
  9. The Director of Residency Programs in conjunction with the Residency Program Coordinator will recommend the granting and certification to the Dean. Upon completing all requirements of the program to the satisfaction of the Program Coordinator and Director of the Residency Programs, a certificate of completion will be awarded to the resident.

Curriculum requirements in hours:

5 day work week between 43 to 47 hours per week; including after hours on-call.

The following are required for program admission:

  1. Doctor of optometry degree (OD) from a school or college of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE)
  2. Two letters of reference from clinical faculty members
  3. Copy of all optometry transcripts
  4. Curriculum Vita and a letter of intent
  5. Passage of all parts of the NBEO prior to the beginning of the residency
  6. A State of Texas Optometry license (completion of jurisprudence testing prior to beginning of program)
  7. Preference is given to candidates with a 3.0 (out of 4.0) GPA or higher

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Accreditation Status

Accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education, 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 301, St. Louis, MO 63141. Phone: 800-365-2219. www.theacoe.org

The policy of the University of Houston System and its components is to ensure equal opportunity in all its educational programs and activities, and all terms and conditions of employment without regard to age, race, color, disability, religion, national origin, veteran's status, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identify or status, or gender expression, except where such a distinction is required by law.

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