Primary Care Optometry - Michael E. Debakey Medical Center
Mission Statement
The primary mission of the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center Optometric Primary Eye Care Residency Program with emphasis in ocular disease is to train optometrists in the diagnosis and management of patients with ocular pathology and the ocular sequelae encountered from various systemic conditions typically encountered in the veteran population. Residents will provide an advanced level of clinical care to the MEDVAMC veteran population. The program will provide the resident with advanced clinical knowledge of ocular pathology and systemic disease with ocular manifestations and promote evidence-based decision making through didactic and scholarly activities. The residency will also emphasize co-management with other health care professionals as a part of the clinical learning.
Program Description
A hospital-based program emphasizing primary eye and health care with exposure to ocular therapeutics, brain-injury and low vision rehabilitation, and specialty contact lenses. Extensive experience is obtained in the management of patients with ocular and systemic disease.
Program Site:
Available Positions
Dates/Length of Program
Hours of attendance
Benefits
- Health Coverage
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Travel Allowance
Completion Acknowledgement
- Certificate (Residency)
Salary / Stipend
Program Coordinator/Contact
Michael E. Debakey VAMC
2002 Holcombe Blvd
Houston TX, 77030
Bhagya Segu OD, MPH, FAAO
(713) 578-5775Bhagya.Segu1@va.gov
Educational Opportunities
Case review, direct patient care, lecture on journal articles and clinical care, UHCO Clinical Rounds, and research activities. Instructional and clinical work focused on advanced clinical skills in multiple areas of optometric care.Teaching Responsibilities
Lectures to students, other residents and MEDVAMC optometrists and a paper (library or original research) of publishable quality.Completion Requirements
- Eligibility for a state Optometry license no later than six months into the residency program.
- The resident is required to deliver clinical services at a level which demonstrates they have attained the core competencies of the program. This attainment will be determined through formal evaluations of the resident's patient care.
- The resident is required to keep a deidentified patient log.
- The resident must complete the scholarly project requirements including a paper of publishable quality, three rounds-style presentations, and seminar presentations at MEDVAMC.
- The resident must attend required seminars.
- The resident must complete all required evaluations of clinical attendings, the program and the Program Coordinator.
- 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.
Program Admission Requirements:
- Doctor of optometry degree (OD) from an Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) accredited school or college of optometry
- Three letters of reference from clinical optometry faculty members
- Copy of all optometry transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae and letter of intent
- Successful completion of NBEO Part I, Part II and TMOD prior to commencement of the residency program
- U. S. Citizen
Accreditation Status
Accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education, 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., Suite 301, St. Louis, MO 63141. Phone: 800-365-2219. www.theacoe.org
Candidates are evaluated on the basis of clinical and academic competence, interest in the program area, recommendations, and interpersonal skills.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
*This program requires applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19