The mission of the New Mexico VA Healthcare System at Albuquerque optometry residency program is to provide qualified post-doctoral optometric graduates with advanced clinical experiences and knowledge in primary care optometry with an emphasis in ocular disease. Through direct patient care in a hospital-based setting, the resident will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to diagnose and manage complex optometric conditions in a Veteran population with multiple systemic comorbidities and associated ocular sequelae. The resident will further advance their clinical knowledge and evidence-based decision making by engaging in didactic and scholarly activities. Additionally, the residency program will promote the development of life-long learning skills that will enable residents to provide high quality patient-centered care throughout their optometric career.

A hospital-based program emphasizing ocular disease in a primary care setting. Extensive experience is available in the management of patients with ocular and systemic disease. The program includes: direct patient care, interprofessional care coordination, case review, participation in interdisciplinary in-service meetings, self-study and scholarly activities.