Completion Requirements

1. Successful completion of graduate degree program requirements (see program for details)
2. Eligibility for a state Optometry license no later than six months into the residency program.
3. 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.
4. The resident is required to keep a log of patient names and associated information.
5. The resident must complete the scholarly project requirements specific to their program. This is either original or library research resulting in a paper of publishable quality.
6. The resident is required to deliver three rounds-style presentations.
7. The resident is required to successfully complete all clinical rotations assigned in the core and elective curriculum.
8. The resident is required to successfully complete all teaching assignments.
9. The resident must attend required seminars, journal clubs and case discussions.
10. The resident must complete all required evaluations of clinical attendings, rotations, their Program Coordinator and of the Residency Program.
11. 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.

Curriculum requirements in hours:

5 day work week between 43 to 47 hours per week; including after hours on-call.