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Veterans Administration residency programs: an overview
Journal of the American Optometric Association
|May 1, 1987
Summary
Veterans Administration Medical Centers offer 33 optometric residency programs for recent graduates. These programs provide valuable clinical experience and training.
Area of Science:
- Optometry
- Medical Education
- Veterans Affairs Healthcare
Background:
- The Veterans Administration (VA) system supports optometric residency training.
- Council on Optometric Education (COE) accreditation ensures program quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the optometric residency programs within the VA system.
- To detail the structure, staffing, and clinical experiences offered.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing VA optometric residency programs.
- Analysis of program types, clinic staffing models, and clinical training components.
Main Results:
- Currently, 33 VA Medical Centers offer 1-year COE-accredited residency programs.
- These programs train 46 recent optometry graduates annually.
- The paper outlines diverse program specializations and clinical settings.
Conclusions:
- The VA provides a robust framework for advanced optometric training.
- Residency programs enhance the skills of new optometrists within the VA healthcare system.