Clinical Community Based Teaching Fellowship
Program Description
The one-year post-doctoral fellowship is designed to provide the candidate with extensive experience in a community-based setting with rotations at UH Health-Eye Care Center at the Houston Heights Clinic and additional specialty rotations that will enhance the candidate's clinical experience and educational opportunities necessary to build a strong foundation in community patient care, diagnosis and treatment for a broad range of ocular pathology. This position will also allow the candidate to develop effective teaching styles through participation in clinical and laboratory instruction to student optometric clinicians and non-optometric professionals. The fellow will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop vision projects focused on improving access to care through community outreach programs.
The strong emphasis in the program includes teaching in a clinical setting as an attending/preceptor, provide direct patient care, assist with external community outreach projects (with a focus on the See to Succeed vision initiative), and conduct workshops/clinical seminars. In addition to the clinical responsibilities, the fellow will be expected to participate in the 4th year grand rounds grading panel and attend professional society meetings. Fellows will also participate in the teaching program for the residents-in-training. As a clinically oriented fellowship, it is designed to equip the fellow for either academic or private practice after fellowship training by providing substantial hands-on experience. The Fellowship preceptor, Dr. Pat Segu will directly mentor the clinical experience and activities.
Program Site
Available
Positions
Length of Program
Starting Date
Salary / Stipend
Application Deadline
May 31st
To obtain Application Materials and Procedures
Program Coordinator/Contact
J. Davis Armistead Building
4401 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Houston TX, 77204
Pat Segu, O.D., FAAO
(713) 743-1958psegu@central.uh.edu
Program Videos
Objective
To attend local, state or national optometric and /or public health meetings to promote active learning and increase exposure to new advancements in the profession
- To expose the Fellow to a variety of clinical experiences (Community based and specialty rotations) to strengthen critical thinking, diagnostic, technical skills and formulations of management plans
- To aid in the development of community presentations, clinical seminars and workshops
- To participate in different modalities of teaching (Laboratory and Clinical Attending)
- To develop a high quality of patient care and professionalism
- To serve the community through various outreach programs such as the See to Succeed
vision initiative, help coordinate community presentations with various student organizations
and attend community health fairs to help promote public awareness of blinding ocular
conditions.
- 1. The Fellow will participate regularly (minimum of 50 clinic days) with the See to Succeed program in various capacities including direct patient care, co-attending for externship students, and working side by side with the leadership team to plan and coordinate the clinic day. See to Succeed supports academic achievement and success in school by providing comprehensive eye exams and corrective eye wear to children who otherwise have no access to those services, at no cost to the family. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the program created a high-volume clinic serving between 150 to 400 patients per day. After the pandemic, the clinic was modified to a small volume clinic to allow for social distancing and other safety protocols. As the situation evolves, the program will continue working closely with local health officials, school districts and parents to best serve the patients while maintaining the highest safety and health protocols. For additional information on See to Succeed, please watch the following video filmed in 2019. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEwP9v_hmIs&list=PLB66xMUF-OSydrd7NhBcw13Ws4Q3i30OH
The Fellowship will prepare future optometrists with the skills to become lifelong learners and teachers in a clinical community-oriented setting. The fellow will have the skills to provide a high level of quality care and understand the importance of outreach programs focused on serving the community.
Benefits
Benefits provided to fellows are equivalent to approximately 23% of their salary.
Medical Insurance - On the first day of the month following the 90th day of employment the fellows are covered under the same medical insurance as university faculty and staff. Currently, the premiums for the fellows are covered by the State of Texas. The fellow may pay additional premiums to provide coverage for a spouse and/or child.
Other Insurance - Dental, Life and Disability insurance are available for an additional fee.
Retirement - Fellows participate in a retirement plan. Two options are available. Details of the program are provided at new employee orientation.
Leave - Fellows earn both vacation and sick leave at a rate of 8 hours per month. All vacation is subject to approval.
Travel Stipend - A stipend of $700 is provided for travel to an approved meeting. Additional money may be available if the fellow is presenting a poster or paper.
The following are required for program admission:
- O.D. degree from a C.O.E. Accredited School or College of Optometry
- 2 Letters of Reference from Clinical Faculty
- Copy of all Optometry Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Intent
- Passing of Basic and Clinical Sciences Parts of the NBEO including the TMOD
- State of Texas Optometry License
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