Primary Care Optometry - Vision Center of West Phoenix
Mission Statement
The Primary Care Optometry Residency Program at The Vision Center of West Phoenix (TVC) seeks to attract highly qualified optometric graduates to receive advanced clinical training in primary care (comprehensive vision exams) and medical eye exams (ocular disease diagnosis and management). The residency program incorporates patient care of a minority community with didactic education, scholarly activity, direct interaction with other health care providers, and community service. These residency components promote advanced skills and knowledge in primary eye care. Residents completing the program will gain the necessary experience to pursue primary care professional opportunities requiring an advanced level of training.
Program Description
The Residency consists of approximately 45% medical eye exams, 5% specialty services
and 50% comprehensive eye exams. Our patients range from children to geriatric with
a large percentage of minority patients. We are looking for Residents interested in
advancing their level of care, looking for a leadership role in a minority community,
and possibly looking to make Arizona a future home. Educational Opportunities: Direct
patient care, clinical attending (when students are present), case review conferences,
self-study time, and research activities. The resident may lead clinical peer-reviewed
case discussions with optometric interns when students are present at The Vision Center
of West Phoenix.
Program Site:
Available
Positions
Length of Program
Benefits
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Vacation
- Paid Sick leave
- Travel Allowance
- Approved Scholarly Activity Expenses
Completion Acknowledgement
- Certificate (Residency)
Salary / Stipend
Program Coordinator/Contact
The Vision Center of West Phoenix
9515 W. Camelback Rd.
Suite 110
Phoenix AZ, 85037
Roger Juarez, O.D.
(623) 937-1655rjuarez@tvcaz.com
Educational Opportunities
Direct patient care, clinic attending, didactic (case review conferences, continuing education, self-study time), and scholarship activities. Lead discussion of clinical peer-reviewed publications with optometric interns.Teaching Responsibilities
Limited interaction with optometric interns.Research Responsibilities
The resident will participate in a research project, complete a paper of publishable quality, and/or present (poster or paper) at a local, regional, or national meeting.Completion Requirements
The requirements for program completion are listed below.
- 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.
- The resident is required to keep a log of patient encounters and associated information.
- The resident must attend required seminars, journal reviews and case discussions. Furthermore, the resident is required to lead monthly journal discussions.
- The resident must complete the scholarly project requirements. This is either original or library research resulting in a paper of publishable quality or present (poster or paper) at a local, regional, or national meeting.
- The resident is required to keep a log of community service projects or activities and associated information.
- The resident is required to keep copies of written communications, notes and or orders for referrals or consultations with other doctors.
- The resident must complete all required evaluations of the program and program coordinator.
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. The residency certificate is only awarded if the resident completes all requirements.
The following are required for program admission:
The following are required for program admission:
- Completion of the Doctor of Optometry degree from a school or college of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education prior to the beginning of the program.
- Passing grades on all parts of the NBEO prior to the beginning of the program.
- Completion of Arizona licensing examination prior to the beginning of the program.
- Priority is given to applicants with a 3.0 (out of 4.0) GPA.
- Curriculum vitae and Statement of Interest
- Optometry transcripts
- Two letters of recommendation from clinical faculty
- One letter of recommendation from service/volunteer related program.
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
Candidates are evaluated on the basis of clinical and academic competence, interest in the program area, recommendations, degree of match between the program's mission and goals and the candidate's personal residency goals, and interpersonal skills. The Vision Center of West Phoenix is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All decisions involving resident selection are made without regard to age, sex, race, religion, or national origin.