Residency In Pediatric Optometry

Residency In Pediatric Optometry

PROGRAM SITE: The New England College of Optometry and affiliated sites

PROGRAM SUPERVISOR/COORDINATOR: Nicole Quinn, O.D., F.A.A.O., The New England College of Optometry, Boston MA 02115 QuinnN@neco.edu (617) 266-2030 x 5252.

The Mission of the Residency Program in Pediatric Optometry

The Mission of the Residency Program in Pediatric Optometry at the New England College of Optometry is to provide a comprehensive, post-doctoral clinical education program, of the highest quality in Pediatric Optometry. The program will prepare the Residents for lifelong success and future leadership roles in Pediatric Optometric Care, scholarship, teaching, and research within the clinical specialty of Pediatric Optometry.

Goals and Objectives

Goal 1: To provide a diverse, advanced clinical experience in Pediatric Optometry

Objectives:      

1.1       The Resident(s) will examine and manage a large number of Pediatric patients during the course of the residency year.

1.2       The Resident’s patient base will be of sufficient diversity to provide a broad-based experience in Pediatric Optometry cases.

Goal 2: To provide the Resident(s) with experience in clinical and didactic teaching to supplement clinical training

Objectives:      

2.1       To develop the Resident's clinical teaching skills, a portion of the Resident's schedule will include an assistant teaching role involving clinical supervision within the professional optometric program.

2.2       To develop the Resident's academic based teaching skills, a portion of the resident's schedule will include an assistant teaching role in the didactic professional optometric program.

Goal 3: To stimulate life-long learning and academic contributions to the profession by providing the Resident with opportunities for research and other scholarly activity

Objectives:

3.1       The Resident(s) will develop and complete an original research project on a clinical topic and complete a manuscript of publishable quality summarizing the results. 

3.2       The Resident(s) will prepare one or more case reports on interesting cases encountered during the residency year.

3.3       The Resident(s) will attend both local and national continuing education programs and professional meetings to stimulate scholarly activity. 

Goal 4: To prepare the Resident(s) for professional careers with leadership roles in the areas of pediatric optometry and binocular vision (clinical practice, education, and/or research)

Objectives:

4.1       To provide the Resident(s) with opportunities to expand his/her professional network in both clinical and research areas, each resident will be expected to become a student member of the American Academy of Optometry and will be expected to attend the Annual Meeting of American Academy of Optometry (AAO) and/or other national meeting. 

LENGTH OF PROGRAM: The program will begin July 1, 2011 and conclude June 30, 2012.

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2

SCHEDULE: The Resident is assigned 80% to 90% of the time to direct patient care activities. These assignments are based at the New England Eye (NEE) practices, but include dedicated time at additional sites, including clinics based at schools, hospitals, and community health centers.  The Resident’s assignments will average 40 hours per week. The hours will be scheduled Monday through Friday and may include Saturdays. One half day per week will be designated as research and personal development time. The residents will be on call approximately one week per month for the New England Eye Clinic.

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THE RESIDENCY

1. The resident will attend all scheduled clinic sessions as assigned, complete program related assignments and demonstrate professional conduct at all times.

2. The resident will demonstrate the appropriate clinical skills, expertise, and progress commensurate with the program’s mission, goals, and objectives.

3. The resident will attend all formal NECO residency conferences and any other designated educational programs during the year.

4. The resident will complete a scholarly project on subjects to be determined by mutual agreement with the Program Director and submit the corresponding manuscript to the Program Director by the end of the residency year.

5. The resident will maintain an accurate patient log and activity log during the residency year.

6. The resident will complete all program and preceptor evaluations and                    questionnaires as required in a timely manner.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:  The annual stipend for 2011-2012 is $37,000. In addition, the resident will receive health care benefits, two weeks of paid vacation, tuition waiver at NECO-sponsored continuing education courses, an educational stipend and professional liability insurance coverage during residency activities at College affiliated sites.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 1, 2011

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be graduates of an ACOE accredited college of optometry. Applicants apply through ORMS (Optometric Residency Matching Service). Please visit the ORMS Website at: www.optometryresident.org for application materials and other information.

Required application materials should be sent directly to the resident supervisor and include:

      • Letter of Intent/Career Objectives

      • Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae

      • Three Letters of Recommendation

      • NBEO Scores

      • Official optometry School Transcripts

      • Eligibility for Massachusetts Licensure

Qualified applicants may be invited to a personal interview with program faculty which is typically held in February.

The New England College of Optometry is an equal opportunity employer. It does not and will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age or handicap.

For more information, please contact:

Nicole Quinn, O.D., F.A.A.O.

The New England College of Optometry

424 Beacon Street

Boston, MA 02115

QuinnN@neco.edu

(617) 266-2030 x 5252