Residency in Ocular Disease, with Emphasis in Refractive and Ocular Surgery
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Louisiana Family Eyecare, Covington, LA
affiliated with
SOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
PROGRAM MISSION
The Residency in Ocular Disease with Emphasis in Refractive and Ocular Surgery at Louisiana Family Eyecare (LFE) provides post-graduate optometrists with advanced clinical education in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease in a high-volume, fullscope private practice. Uniquely, this program is devoted to training residents in emergency ocular services, periocular surgical procedures, and optometric laser therapy within the expanded scope of Louisiana’s practice law. Additionally, practice management skills will be reviewed within the private practice setting.
Upon completing this intensive, hands-on residency program, optometrists will gain the confident expertise to serve the profession as leaders in optometric patient care, having been provided the best possible preparation for introducing surgical care into their practices, and becoming advocates for full-scope optometry within their communities.
STAFF PHYSICIAN(S) BIOGRAPHIES
Dr. Amy A. Puerto
Primary Program Coordinator
contact: [email protected]
Doctor Puerto grew up in Kentucky and attended Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY where she earned dual degrees in Political Science and Communication. She received her Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry (SCO) in Memphis, TN in 2015. During her time at SCO, Dr. Puerto served as Class President and American Optometric Student Association National Trustee. Dr. Puerto was bestowed membership into the Gold Key International Optometric Leadership Honor Society and previously served as the organization’s international president.
Dr. Puerto completed a highly competitive residency in Family Practice at the Bond Wroten Eye Clinics in southern Louisiana. During her residency she gained extensive experience in the treatment and management of ocular disease, neuro-eye diseases, binocular vision issues and learning-related vision problems, pediatrics, myopia control, and hard-to-fit contact lenses, including scleral lenses. Dr. Puerto prides herself as one of the few “full-scope” female optometrists in Louisiana, preforming minor surgical and laser procedures for the anterior segment, myopia control and addressing learning-related vision problems in her pediatric population.
Dr. Puerto is often selected to present research and posters at national optometric conferences. She is recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and Diplomate in the American Board of Optometry. She currently serves as the president of the Northshore Society of the Optometry Association of Louisiana. Dr. Puerto brings a strong foundation to primary care eye care along with her other interests treating and managing dry eye disease and fitting specialty contact lenses for anterior segment ocular disease. Dr. Puerto is excited to bring her youthful insight to patient care and full-scope optometry as a residency preceptor in hopes of inspiring optometrists to fulfill their greatest potential in the profession.
Dr. Jeff Anastasio
Doctor Anastasio is a native of Louisiana and recived his B.S. in Biology from the University of Southern Mississippi. He received his Doctor of Optometry Degree in 2001 from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. He has been a lead poster presenter at national optometry conferences, and is currently working towards his fellowship in the Scleral Lens Education Society.
Dr. Anastasio is an active member in the AOA and Optometry Association of Louisiana (OAL). Not only had he served two terms as chairman of the Northshore Optometry Society, he was also OAL President from 2011-2012. Dr. Anastasio served as co-coordinator for the InfantSee program in Louisiana, and received the national Dr. W. David Sullins, Jr. InfantSEE Award, which recognizes an optometrist for outstanding public service involving the InfantSEE program. In 2008, Dr. Anastasio received the OAL’s Young Optometrist of the Year award and in 2014 was awardedthe OAL’s President’s Award. Currently, Dr. Jeff Anastasio sits on the Louisiana State Board of Optometric Examiners.
In August 2004, he started his fulltime practice, Louisiana Family Eyecare, in Covington. Dr. Anastasio was fundamental in developing Louisiana’s scope expansion bill, and enjoys working with interns and future residents to develop their optometric skills to the fullest scope.
In June 2018, Dr. Anastasio opened his first associate clinic to Louisiana Family Eyecare, The Eye Clinic, in Covington, LA. This unique clinic serves a significant role in providing the community necessary optometric care to low-income, medically high-risk patients.
RESIDENCY PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goal 1: Enhance the resident's expertise in the diagnosis and management of visual disorders and ocular disease.
Objective 1: The resident will complete a minimum of 2000 patient encounters with patients presenting with vision disorders and ocular disease. The demographics include infants, children, adults and geriatric patients.
Outcome: The resident will develop advanced expertise in the management of patients with retinal disease, glaucoma, anterior segment disease, neuro-ophthalmic disease. And binocular vision disorders.
Measure: The resident will report on the number and type of patient encounters using the activity log.
Objective 2: The resident will perform appropriate diagnostic procedures.
Outcome: The resident will consistently select and successfully perform the proper diagnostic procedures for each patient.
Measure: The resident will be evaluated quarterly by the supervisor to determine if the appropriate level of technical and cognitive ability is being exhibited.
Objective 3: The resident will determine the correct diagnoses for each patient.
Outcome: The resident will consistently select the correct diagnosis for each patient with increasing independence as the residency program progresses.
Measure: The resident will be evaluated quarterly by the supervisor to assess the appropriateness of the resident's diagnostic ability.
Objective 4: The resident will determine the best management based on the diagnoses.
Outcome: The resident will consistently devise an appropriate management plan for each patient in order to best address the patient's needs.
Measure: The resident will be evaluated quarterly by the supervisor to assess the resident's management skills.
Goal 2: Strengthen the resident's examination skills proficiencies.
Objective: The resident will develop a high degree of efficiency in the provision of optometric services.
Outcome: The resident will perform a minimum of 1000 examinations that include a case history, measurement of visual acuity, refractive status verification, tonometry, and assessment of external and internal ocular health during a single encounter.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity logs.
Goal 3: Develop resident's skills in optometric laser and periocular surgeries
Objective 1: The resident will expand clinical acumen in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease requiring optometric surgical care.
Outcome: The resident will consistently devise an appropriate management plan for each patient in order to best address the patient's needs.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity logs.
Objective 2: The resident will master performing YAG capsulotomies to improve visual function post-cataract surgery.
Outcome: The resident will perform YAG capsulotomies and/or comanage care of patients prior to, and after, YAG capsulotomies on a minimum of 25 patients.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity logs.
Objective 3: The resident will master performing laser trabeculoplasties in the management of glaucoma.
Outcome: The resident will perform laser trabeculoplasties and/or comanage care of patients prior to, and after, laser trabeculoplasties on a minimum of 25 patients.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity logs.
Objective 4: The resident will master performing laser iridotomy.
Outcome: The resident will perform iridotomy and/or comanage care of patients prior to, and after, laser iridotomy on a minimum of 5 patients.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity logs.
Objective 5: The resident will become proficient in performing minor surgical procedures as outlined by optometric state law of the eyelids and periorbital adnexa, including excision of dermatologic lesions for biopsy and chalazia incision and curettage.
Outcome: The resident will perform and/or comanage care of patients prior to, and after, minor surgical optometric surgeries on a minimum of 25 patients.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity logs.
Objective 6: The resident will achieve proficiency in performing subcutaneous and subconjunctival injection of the periocular tissue, as outlined by optometric state law, including steroid injection for chalazia.
Outcome: The resident will perform and/or comanage care of patients prior to, and after, minor surgical optometric surgeries on a minimum of 15 patients.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity logs.
Goal 4: Expand the resident's knowledge of specialized diagnostic procedures, diagnostic instrumentation, and therapeutic procedures.
Objective 1: The resident will develop expertise in performing and interpreting ophthalmic ultrasonography.
Outcome: The resident will perform a minimum of 25 ophthalmic ultrasounds (e.g. A-/B-scans, pachymetry) and interpret the results.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity logs.
Objective 2: The resident will develop expertise in performing and interpreting anterior segment photography.
Outcome: The resident will perform anterior segment photography on at least 50 patients and interpret the results.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity logs.
Objective 3: The resident will develop expertise in performing and interpreting anterior segment Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT).
Outcome: The resident will perform and interpret the results of anterior segment OCT on a minimum of 25 patients.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity logs.
Objective 4: The resident will develop expertise in performing and interpreting posterior segment/fundus photography.
Outcome: The resident will perform and interpret posterior segment/fundus photography on at least 100 patients.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity log.
Objective 5: The resident will develop expertise in performing and interpreting posterior segment OCT.
Outcome: The resident will perform and interpret posterior segment OCT on at least 50 patients.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity log.
Objective 6: The resident will develop expertise in ordering and interpreting visual fields.
Outcome: The resident will order and/or interpret visual field procedures on at least 30 patients.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity log.
Objective 7: The resident will develop expertise in ordering and interpreting meibomography.
Outcome: The resident will order and/or interpret meibomography on at least 25 patients.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity log.
Objective 8: The resident will develop expertise in performing additional advanced therapeutic procedures such as corneal foreign body removal, punctal plug insertion, lacrimal dilation & irrigation, and amniotic membrane transplantation, among others.
Outcome: The resident will perform at least 20 advanced therapeutic procedures.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity log.
Goal 5: Expand the resident's knowledge in the care of refractive patients.
Objective: The resident will develop expertise in evaluating patients for advanced refractive care including contact lens care, low vision services, and refractive surgery.
Outcome: The resident will provide advanced refractive care to a minimum of 500 patients.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity log.
Goal 6: Expand the resident's knowledge in the pre- and post-operative care of refractive ophthalmic surgery patients.
Objective: The resident will develop expertise in evaluating patients pre- and postoperatively for cataract surgery and elective refractive surgeries (LASIK/PRK).
Outcome: The resident will provide pre- and post-operative ophthalmic care to a minimum of 50 patients.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters of this type using the activity log.
Goal 7: Increase the resident's knowledge of systemic diseases and their treatment.
Objective: The resident will acquire additional knowledge of systemic disease and treatment, particularly those systemic diseases with significant ocular manifestations, and order medical lab procedures as appropriate.
Outcome: The resident will participate with non-optometric providers in management of patients with systemic disease. The resident will participate in relevant presentations and conferences on systemic disease. The resident will order and interpret relevant medical lab procedures.
Measure: The resident will report on the number of patient encounters and participation in conferences of this type using the activity log.
Goal 8: Develop the resident's skill in presenting topics to fellow healthcare professionals.
Objective: The resident will acquire and practice skills needed to effectively present information to other healthcare professionals in group settings.
Outcome: The resident will plan and lead extern workshops, present at least two grand rounds/case presentation at LFE, one CE lecture at SCO's Annual Resident's Day, and, as chosen, present posters or lectures in other settings such as SECO, Optometry's Meeting, the American Academy of Optometry, and/or other regional, state, and local optometric society meetings.
Measure: The resident will report on these types of activities using the activity log.
Goal 9: Instill in the resident an appreciation of the importance of scholarly activity.
Objective 1: Educate the resident in the preparation of a professional manuscript.
Outcome: The resident will prepare a publication-quality manuscript on an approved topic.
Measure: The resident will complete the manuscript by September 1.
Objective 2: The resident will be given the opportunity to attend local, state, regional, & national optometric educational meetings.
Outcome: The resident will attend at least 2 local optometric educational meetings. The resident will also attend at least 1 state, regional, or national optometric educational meetings (e.g. SECO, AAO, AOA, COVD, national residency conference sponsored by an ophthalmic company, state meeting, etc). If presenting a poster at a meeting, this will also meet the non-local meeting attendance requirement.
Measure: The resident will document this attendance in the residency activity log.
Objective 3: The resident will read scholarly publications (either journal articles or books).
Outcome: The resident will read at least 10 relevant journal articles of professional interest or 1 textbook of professional interest.
Measure: The resident will provide the residency supervisor a summary of the articles read, or a summary of the book read.
Goal 10: Provide the resident with the opportunity to become an effective clinical educator.
Objective: The resident will assist the Residency Supervisor in the clinical training of optometry student extern(s) in developing their basic examination skills, permitting extern(s) to observe the resident preform optometric laser and surgical procedures, and instruct at least one hands-on advanced procedures course a semester.
Outcome: The resident will mentor and oversee optometric extern(s) during the final eight months of the residency.
Measure: The resident will report the number of patient encounters of this type on the patient activity log.
Goal 11: Instill in the resident an appreciation of the importance of optometric advocacy as a legislated profession.
Objective 1: Educate the resident on the legislative process and learn the state and national legislation impacting optometry.
Outcome: The resident will be able to recall the history of optometry, especially over the last 50 years and be able to describe how laws are passed in both the state legislature and Congress.
Measure: The resident will attend at least one state association society meeting or advocacy conference (state or national), and the resident will document this attendance in the residency activity log.
Goal 12: The resident will acquire a practical understanding of patient coding, billing, and practice management in a primary eye care clinical setting.
Objective: The resident will become familiar with the encounter/billing forms, and clinical chart recording requirements for proper billing.
Outcome: The resident will log accurate diagnosis ICD codes, as well as appropriate office visit billing codes on the patient billing form.
Measure: The results of regular review of the resident's billing/encounter forms by the Supervisor or attending doctor at LFE will be reflected in the quarterly resident evaluations.
CURRICULUM
The educational objectives of the curriculum are intended to ensure attainment of the mission, goals, and objectives of the program. Consequently, each educational objective reflects a specific program goal. Specifically:
Program Goal 1
Objective: The resident will attain proficiency in providing optometric services to patients with vision disorders and ocular disease while enhancing basic examination skills.
Learning Activity: The resident will provide optometric services involving a minimum of 2000 patient encounters to patients with vision disorders and ocular disease. During a majority of these encounters, the resident will perform a case history, measurement of visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, and assessment of external and internal ocular health.
Outcome: The resident will develop advanced skills in the management of patients with vision disorders and ocular disease and will become highly efficient in the performance of basic ocular examination techniques.
Program Goal 2
Objective: The resident will attain advanced understanding of the appropriate diagnosis and management of ocular diseases, with an emphasis on optometric laser and surgical procedures as outlined by the state law.
Learning Activity: The resident will receive hands-on clinic experience in a minimum of 100 laser and surgical encounters, not limited to YAG capsulotomies, laser iridotomies, laser trabeculoplasties, dermatological lesion excision and biopsy, and periocular tissue injections as permitted by the current state law.
Outcome: The resident will become highly proficient in the advanced therapeutic laser and surgical procedures outlined in the expanded scope of optometric practice in Louisiana and be able to utilize this skillset to further advocate for scope expansion.
Program Goal 3
Objective: The resident will utilize a wide variety of diagnostic procedures and instrumentation while caring for patients, as well as provide advanced therapeutic procedures.
Learning Activity: The resident will perform and/or interpret diagnostic procedures such as ophthalmic ultrasonography, ophthalmic fluorescein angiography, anterior segment and fundus photography, specular microscopy, optical coherence tomography, keratography, and meibomagraphy. The resident will also perform advanced therapeutic procedures such as corneal foreign body removal, punctal plug insertion, lid lesion removal, lacrimal dilation & irrigation, amniotic membrane transplantation, thermal pulsation devices for evaporative dry eye, and medically necessary contact lenses for ocular surface disease .
Outcome: The resident will attain keen knowledge and use of specialized diagnostic procedures and advanced therapeutic instrumentation, to manage ocular disease.
Program Goal 4
Objective: The resident will provide care to a large number of patients interested in contact lenses (including advanced therapeutic contact lens fitting), low vision aids, and refractive surgery.
Learning Activity: The resident will evaluate and counsel patients interested in contact lenses, low vision aids and refractive surgery including follow up / postoperative care.
Outcome: The resident will become experienced in providing advanced refractive care.
Program Goal 5
Objective: The resident will provide care to a large number of patients pre- and postrefractive surgery.
Learning Activity: The resident will evaluate, manage, and counsel patients interested in ophthalmic surgery, both pre- and post-operatively.
Outcome: The resident will become experienced in providing care to ophthalmic surgery patients pre- and post-operatively.
Program Goal 6
Objective: The resident will become familiar with the management of systemic diseases commonly associated with ocular disease, and order medical lab procedures as appropriate.
Learning Activity: The resident will order and interpret relevant medical lab procedures and will consult with patients' physicians when appropriate to coordinate the management of related ocular and systemic conditions.
Outcome: The resident will be able to communicate effectively with physicians in the comanagement of patients who have systemic disease that impacts their ocular health.
Program Goal 7
Objective: The resident will develop and present original presentations to other health care professionals.
Learning Activity: The resident will present at least one lecture per quarter during the regular Residency Conference and when possible will present posters or lectures in other settings such as the American Academy of Optometry, SECO, AOA Congress, and/or state and local optometric meetings.
Outcome: The resident will develop skills in providing effective presentations to health care professionals.
Program Goal 8
Objective: The resident will engage in scholarly activity.
Learning Activity: The resident will prepare a publication-quality manuscript on an approved topic that will be reviewed and critiqued by the supervisor
Outcome: The resident will develop an appreciation for scholarly activity and its importance to the profession.
Program Goal 9
Objective: The resident will supervise optometry student extern(s) in the provision of patient care and instructing a semesterly advanced procedures course.
Learning Activity: The resident will mentor and oversee the optometry extern(s) during the final eight months of the residency.
Outcome: The resident will develop skills in providing effective clinical education.
Program Goal 10
Objective: The resident will be responsible for recording the proper assessment and management plan and indicating the correct diagnostic and procedural codes for each patient.
Learning Activity: The resident will record essential findings and supporting assessments and management plans for each patient encounter in the clinical record and appropriate forms.
Outcome: The resident will gain a thorough understanding of proper coding. In addition to the specific educational objectives listed, the resident will participate in the weekly residency conferences, as able. These conferences cover a range of optometric topics and are updated each year. Generally, the following areas are covered during multiple presentations every year:
• Contact lens fitting and problem solving
• Office Emergencies
• Telehealth/Telemedicine
• Anterior and posterior segment ocular disease
• Binocular vision
• Low vision
At least two grand rounds presentation, typically emphasizing ocular disease, will also be presented each year by LFE.
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
The Resident will gain clinical and surgical experience at the Louisiana Family Eyecare and its satellite office, The Eye Clinic. The two offices are located 3.5 miles apart and are furnished with cutting edge diagnostic instrumentation, electronic records, and dedicated staff. The resident may also be expected to provide telehealth care virtually as part of the patient care schedule. At the least, the resident will meet on a weekly basis with the residency supervisor for discussion of current cases. The exact schedule for clinical rotations will be determined by the residency supervisor. As available, additional clinic experience is highly encouraged shadowing local ophthalmologists who provide our office referral and comanagment patient care in the following subspecialities: retinal-vitreal disease, neuro-ophthalmology, strabismus surgery, anterior segment disease, oculoplastics, and refractive surgeries.
DIDACTIC ACTIVITIES OF THE RESIDENT
A paper of publication quality is expected prior to September 1. The resident will also be involved in student extern supervision, the extent of which will be mutually agreed upon by the resident and the residency supervisor.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
A. All applicants must complete the SCO application. All applicants must complete the Optometry Residency Match (ORMatch), and provide all required supporting documentation by the deadline of January 30 to be considered for an SCO program.
1. You must have already passed NBEO Part I, II and TMOD in order to apply to one of our programs through ORMatch.
2. You must have passed NBEO Part III and ISE (if applicable) in order to begin an SCO affiliated residency program.
3. Those applying to a VA hospital or a state that does not require TMOD to obtain licensure are an exception if TMOD is not passed on first attempt.
B. Applicant must have earned an O.D. degree, or will have earned such a degree by the time of matriculation from a school/college of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education.
C. Applicant will furnish a transcript to ORMatch from his/her school/college of optometry. An applicant should have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the professional optometric curriculum.
D. Applicant must pass all parts of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examinations required for state licensure. If accepted, the resident is expected to obtain the appropriate state license.
E. A personal interview will be required.
F. The College and Louisiana Family Eyecare affirm that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity at or affiliated with Southern College of Optometry on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.
CONTRACT
All applicants selected for admission must sign a standard resident contract.
STIPEND AND BENEFITS
The residency program is fifty-four weeks in length from September 1, to September 14 of the following calendar year. This scheduled allows the resident to be fully licensed and credentialled by the date their residency commences. The residency stipend is $40,000.00 which will be paid on a biweekly basis by Louisiana Family Eyecare.
Compensation is not contingent upon productivity of the resident. Professional liability insurance including participation in the Louisiana Patient Compensation Fund is provided by Louisiana Family Eyecare. A continuing education allowance of $500 is also provided by Louisiana Family Eyecare. In addition, the clinic will provide 2 clinic white coats and 3 sets of scrubs, if desired to be worn by the resident during clinic hours. An optional $600 housing stipend will be provided to the resident for use toward a 3bedroom/2bathroom cottage outside of Covington, LA. An additional stipend will be awarded if resident permits a fourth-year optometric resident to also live in-house semesterly. Cottage photos upon request.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The resident will have the opportunity to purchase health insurance through Louisiana Family Eyecare or an appropriate individual health exchange for the state of LA.
LEAVE POLICY
5 days vacation and 5 days CE/sick leave. Additional educational leave may be allowed at the discretion of the Program Supervisors.
ON-CALL POLICY
It is expected that the resident will be included in the on-call service after one month of training. It is anticipated that the resident will assist residency program faculty in one assigned on-call service per month. The resident will receive a call/text notification of a medical visit via the program faculty phone tree. At all times the resident will have access to program faculty for on-call support. On-call shall be defined as the period for which the resident is responsible in assisting in urgent/emergent after-hours calls for the provision of medical eye care services.
SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
The resident is required to write a paper based upon original research, literature review, and/or a clinical case suitable for publication in a refereed optometric journal.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
The resident may be allowed to provide patient care services outside of the Louisiana Family Eyecare system on a limited basis, with advance written permission by Louisiana Family Eyecare’s residency supervisor.
CRITERIA FOR COMPLETION OF RESIDENCY
A. The resident is required to deliver clinical services at a level which is satisfactory to the Residency Supervisor of Louisiana Family Eyecare, Director of Residency Programs, and the SCO administration.
B. The resident will be required to keep a record of patient contacts. Cases will be reviewed periodically by the Residency Supervisor at LFE and the Director of Residency Programs when appropriate.
C. The resident will be required to write a paper based on original research, literature review, or a clinical case for publication in an acceptable professional journal.
D. The resident will be required to deliver an oral presentation at the annual Resident Weekend, held on the campus at SCO.
E. The resident will be expected to perform in a professional manner in the delivery of patient care services and to observe those proprieties of conduct and courtesies that are consistent with the rules and regulations governing Louisiana Family Eyecare.
F. The resident will be expected to assist with any continuing education programs provided at LFE and in community service events LFE participates in.
G. The resident will be required to participate in and complete the requirements set forth in the curriculum.
H. Upon successful completion of the Residency Program, the Residency Supervisor and the Director of Residency Programs will recommend the granting of certification to the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
I. Any resident accepted for training can be dismissed, without receiving a certificate of completion, for infractions of the rules and regulations of Southern College of Optometry, or for any action that jeopardizes the safety of patients, personnel, or physical facilities.
ACCREDITATION
The Louisiana Family Eyecare Residency Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association, 243 N. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-991-4100.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon evidence of satisfactory performance in meeting all requirements of the program, the resident will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.
REPORTING STATUS
The resident reports to the Supervisor of the residency program. The Supervisor reports directly to the SCO Director of Residency Programs who in turn reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Southern College of Optometry.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Cheryl E. Mengelt, O.D.
Director of Residencies
Southern College of Optometry
1245 Madison Avenue Memphis, TN 38104
Office: (901) 722-3201
Fax: (901) 722-3244
email: [email protected]