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    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.

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  • 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.