Residency training at the Kansas City Veterans Administration Medical Center: the first 10 years

Hospital residency training is relatively new to optometry. At the present time, 48 residents are in training at 30 VA Medical Centers and approximately 17 residents are in training elsewhere. This paper reviews the initial 10 years (1975-1985) of the first Council on Optometric Education accredited VA residency program at Kansas City, and describes the program and future plans.