Admission to
Residency Programs
The Southern College of
Optometry Residency Committee reviews all applicants being considered for
admission. The applicant must:
- have earned the Doctor of
Optometry degree by the time of matriculation from a school or college of
optometry accredited by the Council on Optometric Education;
- have a minimum cumulative
grade point average in the optometry professional curriculum as specified in
the Program Description;
- furnish complete
transcripts of all optometric education;
- take and pass all parts
of the National Board Examinations and submit the results of those
examinations;
- provide letters of
recommendation;
- be eligible for Tennessee
licensure (except VA positions and the Eye Centers of Florida position); and,
- have an interview with
the Residency Committee.
All residency applications
shall be evaluated without regard to sex, race, color, creed, national origin,
or disabilities.
The application deadline for
SCO residencies is January 15.
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