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Optometric Externship Programs Directory 8-2020
AlabamaBirmingham VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (112-C)700 S. 19th StreetBirmingham, AL 35233(205) 933-8101 Student Coordinator: Megan Mills, OD, Megan.Mills2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UABSO 4 12-16 weeks 12
VA Birmingham Healthcare SystemHuntsville VA CBOC Outpatient Clinic301 Governors Drive Parking IncludedHuntsville, AL 35802(256) 535-3100 Student Coordinator: Michael Brown, OD, Michael.BrownD@va.gov; Stephen Boyer, OD, Stephen.Boyer@va.gov; and, Gurjit Singh, OD, Gurjit.Singh@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UABSO 1 12-24 weeks 4
Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (Montgomery and Tuskegee Campuses)Montgomery Campus VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic Lodging Included at Montgomery Campus215 Perry Hill Road Parking IncludedMontgomery, AL 36109 (334) 272-4670 Student Coordinator: Stephen J. Bordlee, OD, Stephen.Bordlee@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UABSO 1 12-16 weeks 4NECO 1 12-16 weeks 4
Tuskegee –Campus VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (3-230) Lodging Included at Montgomery Campus2400 Hospital Road Parking IncludedTuskegee, AL 36083 (334) 727-0550 Student Coordinator: Stephen Bordlee, OD, Stephen.Bordlee@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UABSO 1 10 weeks 5 NECO 1 10 weeks 5
Tuscaloosa VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (679/123) Housing Included3701 East Loop Road Parking IncludedTuscaloosa, AL 35404 Recreation Facility Included(205) 554-2847 Student Coordinator: Lisa Schifanella, OD, MS, Lisa.Schifanella@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UABSO 3 12-16 weeks 9ICO 0-1 12 weeks 0-4
ArizonaPhoenix VA Healthcare System650 E. Indian School Rd. Parking IncludedPhoenix, AZ 85012-1892(602) 277-5551 Student Coordinator: William D. Gitchell, OD, William.Gitchell@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year AZCOPT 2 12 weeks 6
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare SystemCasa Grande CBOC Outpatient Clinic 1876 E. Sabin Dr. Parking IncludedCasa Grande, AZ 85222(520) 792-1450 x1-8223 Student Coordinator: Matthew Rhodes, OD, Matthew.Rhodes@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 2 9-12 weeks 10
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare SystemNorthwest Tucson Urban CBOC Outpatient Clinic 2945 W. Ina Rd Parking IncludedTucson, AZ 85741 (520) 219-2418 Student Coordinator: Renee Doss, OD, Renee.Doss@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCCOMBKU 2 12 weeks 8
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare SystemSoutheast Tucson VA CBOC Outpatient Clinic7395 S Houghton Rd Suite 129 Parking IncludedTucson, AZ 85747 (520) 664-1831 x3427 Student Coordinator: Jason R Powell, OD, Jason.Powell1@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCCOMBKU 2 12 weeks 8
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare SystemTucson VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (2-112A) SWBRC (3-124) Parking Included3601 S. 6th AvenueTucson, AZ 85723(520) 792-1450 x1-2954 Student Coordinator: Alyon Marion, OD, Alyon.Marion@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCCOMBKU 4 12 weeks 16 OSU 2 16 weeks 6
ArkansasVeterans Health Care System of the OzarksFayetteville VAMC Outpatient Clinic 1100 N College AveFayetteville AR 72703(479)444-5093 Student Coordinator: Emily Peterson, OD, Emily.Peterson@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UMSL 1 16 weeks 2-3
ArkansasCentral Arkansas Veterans Healthcare SystemNorth Little Rock Campus (Ft. Roots) Outpatient Clinic 2200 Ft. Roots Drive NLR, AR 72114 (501)257-2276 Student Coordinator: John M. Neal, OD, John.Neal8@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCO 1 16 weeks 3 ICO 1 12 weeks 4
CaliforniaGreater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS)Bakersfield VA CBOC Outpatient ClinicOptometry 1801 Westwind DriveBakersfield, CA 93301(661) 632-1840 or (661) 632-1877 (no voicemail at this extension) Student Coordinator: Anh-Tuan H. Nguyen, OD, Anh-Tuan.Nguyen@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCOMBKU 1 12 weeks 4
Central California Health Care SystemFresno VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Section (112-Opt)2615 E. Clinton AvenueFresno, CA 93703(559) 225-6100 x5101 Student Coordinator: Andrew Ta, OD, Andrew.Ta@va.govAffiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4PUCO 2 12 weeks 8UCB 2 10 weeks 10
VA Palo Alto Healthcare SystemLivermore VA Division Medical CenterEye Clinic4951 Arroyo RoadLivermore, CA 94550(925) 373-4700 x35691 Student Coordinator: Chelsia Park, OD; Chelsia.Park@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 1 10 weeks 5
VA Long Beach Health Care System Medical CenterBlind Rehabilitation Center (011-BRC)5901 E. 7th StreetLong Beach, CA 90822(562) 826-8000 x6077 Student Coordinators: Sally H. Dang, OD; Sally.Dang@va.gov; Edward Chu, OD, Edward.Chu@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 1 12 weeks 4 Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 4 SCCOMBKU 1 12 weeks 4
CaliforniaGreater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS)Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Ambulatory CareOptometry (112-C)351 E. Temple StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012(213) 253-2677 x24611 Student Coordinator: Diana Wu, OD, Diana.Wu@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCOMBKU 3 12 weeks 12UCB 1 10 weeks 5
Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS)Santa Maria VA CBOC Outpatient ClinicOptometry1550 E. Main StreetSanta Maria, CA 93454(805) 354-6010 Student Coordinator: Jessica Mai, OD, Jessica.Mai@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCOMBKU 1 12 weeks 4
VA Palo Alto Healthcare SystemVA Monterey Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicMajor General William H. Gourley VA-DOD Outpatient Clinic 201 9th St Marina, CA 93933 (831) 884-1000 x42174 Student Coordinator: Randall McPherran, OD; Randall.McPherran@va.gov and Megan Carter, OD, Megan.Carter5@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 1 10 weeks 5 WUCO 2 12 weeks 8
VA Palo Alto Healthcare SystemPalo Alto VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (112/OPTOM)3801 Miranda Ave.Palo Alto, CA 94304(650) 493-5000 x62026 Student Coordinators: Katherine Portugal, OD, Katherine.Portugal@va.gov; and Tran Nguyen, OD, Tran.Nguyen@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 1 10 weeks 5 Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 4 SCCOMBKU 1 12 weeks 4
San Francisco VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112A)4150 Clement StreetSan Francisco, CA 94121(415) 221-4810 Student Coordinator: Heather Jones, OD, Heather.Jones3@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 2 10 weeks 10
CaliforniaSan Jose VA CBOC Outpatient ClinicOptometry (112)5855 Silver Creek Valley PlaceSan Jose, CA 95138(408) 574-9100 x79188 (Dr. Mangum) or x79189 (Dr. Wang) Student Coordinators: Dr. Andrew Mangum, OD, FAAO; Andrew.Mangum@va.gov (UCB) and Dr. Shiyin Wang, OD; Shiyin.Wang@va.gov (SCCO/MBKU) Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 2 10 weeks 10 SCCOMBKU 1 12 weeks 4
Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS)West Los Angeles VA Healthcare Center Medical CenterOptometry 691/123 (Eyecare Center Bldg. 304 room 2-111) 11301 Wilshire Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90073(310) 478-3711 x42356 Student Coordinator: Pauline F. Ilsen, OD, Pauline.Ilsen@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearSCCOMBKU 2 12 weeks 16
ColoradoVA Eastern Colorado HCSJewell Clinic – VISOR Program Outpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic14400 East Jewell AvenueAurora, CO 80012303-283-5386 Student Coordinator: Shannon Kessler, OD, Shannon.Kessler@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PUCO 1 12 weeks 2
ConnecticutVA Connecticut Health Care SystemNewington Campus Medical CenterOptometry Section (182) Parking Included555 Willard Ave.Newington, CT 06111(860) 667-6742 Student Coordinator: Richard Sui, OD, Richard.Sui@va.gov (NECO, Salus/PCO and SUNY); David Imondi, OD, FAAO, David.Imondi@va.gov (ICO, AZCOPT and WUCO)
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2 12 weeks 8Salus/PCO 1-2 12 weeks 2-4WUCO 2 12 weeks 8ICO 2 12 weeks 8AZCOPT 1-2 10 weeks 2-4SUNY 0-1 10 weeks 1-2
ConnecticutVA Connecticut Healthcare SystemWest Haven Campus – Primary Care Eye Clinic Medical CenterBuilding 2/Floor 4 Parking Included950 Campbell Ave.West Haven, CT 06516 (203) 932-5711 x2760 Student Coordinator: Jordan Zinn, OD, Jordan.Zinn@va.gov; Co-Coordinator: Shannon Santapaola, OD, Shannon.Santapaola@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SUNY 1 12 weeks 4 NECO 1 12 weeks 4 Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 4
VA Connecticut Healthcare SystemWest Haven Campus – Low Vision Clinic Medical CenterBuilding 2/Floor 2 Parking Included950 Campbell Ave.West Haven, CT 06516 (203) 932-5711 x4106 Student Coordinator: Jonathan Hamilton, OD, Jonathan.Hamilton@va.gov (Low Vision Program) Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SUNY 1 12 weeks 1-2* NECO 1 12 weeks 4 ICO 1 12 weeks 4 Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 1-2**depending on if other schools fill their spots total of 2-3/quarter
DelawareWilmington VAMC Medical Center1601 Kirkwood Highway Parking IncludedWilmington, DE 19805 Exercise Facilities Available On Site(302) 994-2511 Student Coordinator: Emily Carr, OD, Emily.Carr@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
Salus/PCO 2 6 months 4ICO 1 12 weeks *1-4NOVA 1 3/6 months *2-4SUNY 1 3 months *1-4NECO 1 3/6 months *1-4
*Total 4/quarter between all affiliates
FloridaBay Pines VAHCS Medical CenterBay Pines, FL 33744 (727) 398-6661 Student Coordinator: Derek Richardson, Derek.Richardson5@va.gov (ICO) Vanessa Santos-Nevarez, OD, Vanessa.Santos-Nevarez@va.gov (NECO, NOVA)Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 1 12 weeks 4 NOVA 1 12 weeks 4 ICO 1 12 weeks 4
FloridaBradenton VA OPC Outpatient Clinic5520 State Rd. 64 Suite 101Bradenton, FL 34209 (941) 721-0649 Student Coordinator: Katherine S. Dunatov, OD, Katherine.Dunatov@va.govAffiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year WUCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8 UABSO 1 16 weeks 2
Daytona Beach - William Chappell Jr MSC Outpatient Clinic551 National Health Care Blvd. Parking IncludedDaytona Beach, FL 32114(386) 323-7500 x37807
Student Coordinator: Darcy Eberle, OD, Darcy.Eberle@va.govAffiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 2 12 weeks 4 SCO 2 16 weeks 4Gainesville - Malcom Randall VAMC Outpatient Clinic/Medical CenterEye Clinic 5533 SW 64th Street Parking IncludedGainesville, FL 32608 (352) 376-1611 x4908
Student Coordinators: Regina Portocarrero, OD, Regina.Portocarrero@va.govAffiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NOVA 2 12 weeks 8* SCO 2 12 weeks 8* IAUPR 1 12 weeks 2* UIWRSO 1 12 weeks 2* AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 2* *maximum number of positions available per year for each institution
Jacksonville VA OPC Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic Parking Included1536 N Jefferson StreetJacksonville, FL 32209 (904) 475-6310 Student Coordinator: Leah Wiedemann, OD, Leah.Wiedemann@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UIWRSO 2 16 weeks 6
Lake City VAMC Medical Center619 S. Marion Avenue Meals Included Lake City, FL 32025 Parking Included (386) 755-3016 x2857 Recreation Facility Included Student Coordinator: Jeffery Curry, OD, Jeffery.Curry@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year ICO 0-2* 12 weeks 8* Salus/PCO 0-1* 12 weeks 4* NECO 0-1* 12 weeks 4* NOVA 0-1* 12 weeks 4* IAUPR 0-1* 12 weeks 4* AZCOPT 0-1* 12 weeks 4**Total of 3 students/rotation and 12 students total/year from all schools
FloridaLee County VAHCC Outpatient Clinic2489 Diplomat Pkwy, EastCape Coral, FL 33909 Student Coordinator: Stephanie Cali, OD. Email: Stephanie.Cali@va.govAffiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year WUCO 1 12 weeks 4
Miami VA Healthcare System Outpatient ClinicWilliam “Bill” Kling VA9800 W Commercial BlvdSunrise, FL 33351(954) 475-5500 x15612 or x15617 Student Coordinator: Johnlee Beaton, OD, Johnlee.Beaton@va.gov; Andrew Jensen, OD, Andrew.Jensen3@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NOVA 1 24 weeks 2
Miami VAMC Medical CenterSurgical Services (112)1201 NW 16th St.Miami, FL 33125(305) 575-7000 x3244 Student Coordinator: James Fabian, OD, James.Fabian@va.gov (NOVA); Molly O. Johnson, OD, Molly.Johnson5@VA.gov (UCB) Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 2 9 weeks 9 NOVA 1 12 weeks 4
Orlando VA Healthcare Center Outpatient ClinicLake Baldwin5201 Raymond StreetOrlando, FL 32803 (407) 629-1599 Student Coordinator: Erica J. Walker, OD, Erica.Walker@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
MCPHS 1-2 16 weeks 4-6NOVA 1-2 12 weeks 4-6
Orlando VA Healthcare Center Outpatient ClinicLake Nona13800 Veterans WayOrlando, FL 32827 (407) 631-1000 Student Coordinator: Beth Norris, OD, Beth.Norris@va.gov; Sara Henney, OD, Sara.Henney@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NOVA 2-3 12 weeks 8-10 WUCO 2-3 12 weeks 8-10
VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care SystemPensacola Joint Ambulatory Care Center Ambulatory Care Center790 Veterans WayPensacola, FL 32507(850)912-2556 Student Coordinator: Andrew S. Kim, OD, MBA, Andrew.Kim2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4
FloridaTallahassee VA Health Care Center Outpatient Clinic2181 East Orange Avenue Parking includedTallahassee, FL 32311 (850) 513-7585 Student Coordinator: Brandon Sanders, OD Brandon.Sanders2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
AZCOPT 1-2 12 weeks 4-8 MaximumICO 1-2 14 weeks 4-8 MaximumIUSO 1 12 weeks 4-8MaximumIAUPR 1 16 weeks 4 MaximumMidwestern - Chicago 1-2 15 weeks 4 MaximumMCPHS 1 12 weeks 4 maximum
Tampa – James A. Haley VAMCEye Clinic- Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease Rotation 10770 N. 46th Street, Bldg F Outpatient ClinicTampa, FL 33617 Parking Included(813) 972-2000 x 2474 Student Coordinator: Chung T. To, OD, Chung.To@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Salus/PCO 1-2 24 weeks 4-8
The Villages VA Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic Parking Included8900 SE 165th Mulberry LaneThe Villages, FL 32162 (352) 674-5000 x301907 Student Coordinator: Brian D. Fisher, OD, Brian.Fisher@va.gov Chief of Optometry: Matthew G. Cordes, OD, FAAO, Matthew.Cordes@VA.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year IUSO 2 12 weeks 8 WUCO 2 12 weeks 8 NOVA 1 12- 24 weeks 4 ICO 2 12 weeks 8 MCPHS 2 16 weeks 6 AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 4 UMSL 1 16 weeks 3
Viera VA OPC Outpatient Clinic2900 Veterans WayViera, FL 32904 (321) 637-3788 x42340 Student Coordinator: Robert Hillsgrove, OD, Robert.Hillsgrove@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UIWRSO 1 semester 3
West Palm Beach VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic 7305 N. Military RoadWest Palm Beach, FL 33410(561) 422-3251 Student Coordinators: Clifton Stephens, OD, Clifton.Stephens@va.gov and Kirsten Knowles, OD, Kirsten.Knowles@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearNOVA 2 12 weeks 8
HawaiiPacific Islands Health Care System - HonoluluSpark M. Matsunaga Ambulatory Care Center Ambulatory CareEye Clinic (11SC) Parking Included459 Patterson Road Honolulu, HI 96819-1522(808) 838-6505 Fax (808) 433-0398 Student Coordinator: Jon M. Sakuda, OD, Jon.Sakuda@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 1 10 weeks 4 PUCO 1 12 weeks 3 SCCOMBKU 1 12 weeks 2
IllinoisIlliana Health Care SystemDanville VAMC – Danville Campus Medical Center1900 East Main St. (112E) Housing IncludedDanville, IL 61832 Parking Included(217) 554-5321 Student Coordinator: Guadalupe A. Mejia, OD, FAAO, Guadalupe.Mejia@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year MCPHS 2 16 weeks 6 ICO 2 12 weeks 8 AZCOPT 2 12 weeks 8 CCO 2 12 weeks 8*max 3 students per rotation
Illiana Health Care SystemDecatur CBOC Outpatient ClinicOptometry (26B)792 N Sunnyside RoadDecatur, IL, 62522 (217)554-3000 x47647 Student Coordinator: Brandy Vaughn, OD, Brandy.Vaughn1@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year MCPHS 1 16 weeks 1 IUSO 1 12 weeks 4 CCO 1 12 weeks 2 IAUPR 1 12 weeks 1
Illiana Health Care SystemPeoria Campus – Bob Michel VA OPC Outpatient ClinicOptometry (11P1)7717 N. Orange Prairie RoadPeoria, IL 61615-9323(309) 589-6800 x47213 Student Coordinator: Jonathan Bradley, OD, Jonathan.Bradley@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 1 12 weeks 4 UIWRSO 2 16 weeks 6 CCO 1 12 weeks 2
IllinoisEdward Hines, Jr. VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (A153, Building 200)5000 South 5th Ave.Hines, IL 60141(708) 202-2061 Student Coordinator: Eileen Gable, OD, Eileen.Gable@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year ICO 1 12 weeks 4
Edward Hines, Jr. VAMC Medical CenterBldg. 113, Hines Blind Rehabilitation Center5th and Roosevelt RoadHines, IL 60141(708) 202-2124 Student Coordinator: Peter A. Russo, OD, Peter.Russo2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 2 12 weeks 8 Combined with ABJ program - 1 day at Hines
Marion IL VA Medical Center Medical Center2401 West Main Street Parking IncludedMarion, IL 62901 (618) 997-5311 Student Coordinator: Linda Lucas, OD, Linda.Lucas2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UMSL 1 16 weeks 3
Great Lakes Health Care SystemCapt. James A. Lovell FHCC Medical CenterOptometry – Building 133EF3001 Green Bay RoadNorth Chicago, IL 60064(224) 610-7163 Student Coordinator: Christopher Paulett, OD, Christopher.Paulett@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 2 12 weeks 8SCO 2 15 weeks 6
Jesse Brown (West Side) VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (MC 170-F)820 S. Damen Ave.Chicago, IL 60612(312) 569-7501 Student Coordinator: Michelle Marciniak, OD, Michelle.Marciniak@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 2 12 weeks 8IUSO 1 12 weeks 4 Salus/PCO 1 3 or 6 months variableSCO 1 15 weeks 3
IndianaAdam Benjamin Jr. Outpatient Clinic CBOC of Jesse Brown VAMCEye Clinic Parking Included9301 Madison StreetCrown Point, IN 46307 (312) 569-5257 Student Coordinator: Treacy Adamo, OD, MS, FAAO, Treacy.Adamo2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4 (Combined with ABJ program - 1 day at Hines, 2-3days at ABJ IN, and 1 day at JB Illinois)Evansville Health Care Center6211 E. Waterford Blvd.Evansville, IN 47715(812) 465-6202 Student Coordinator: Rachel Rexing-Thacker, OD, Rachel.Rexing@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4
VA Northern Indiana Health Care SystemFt. Wayne VA Campus Medical CenterEye Clinic 112B Parking Included2121 Lake AvenueFort Wayne, IN 46805(260) 460-1442 Student Coordinator: Lovelee Sayomac, OD, Lovelee.Sayomac@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearIUSO 1 12 weeks 4MCO 1 16 weeks 3
VA Northern Indiana Health Care SystemSt. Joseph County VA Health Care Center Community-Based Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic Parking Included1540 Trinity PlaceMishawaka, IN 46545574-272-9000 Student Coordinator: Christopher Bugajski, OD, FAAO, ABCMO, Christopher.Bugajski@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearICO 2 12 weeks 8Chicago College of Optometry 2 12 weeks 8
Indianapolis - Roudebush VAMC Medical Center1481 W. 10th StreetIndianapolis, IN 46202(317) 554-0053 Student Coordinator: Steve Petkovich, OD, Steve.Petkovich@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4
KansasWichita MAMROC Outpatient ClinicSpecialty Care 11-sc Parking Included5500 E. KelloggWichita, KS 67218(316) 685-2221 Student Coordinator: Michelle Dent, OD, Michelle.Dent2@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearUMSL 1-2 8 weeks or 16 weeks 3-4
SCO 1-2 12 weeks 3-4 UIWRSO 1 12 weeks 3-4
KentuckyLexington VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Clinic OOPC-OPT (LD) Parking Included2250 Leestown Road Lexington, KY 40511(859) 233-4511 x3687 Student Coordinators: Breyne Middleton, OD, Breyne.Middleton2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
Salus/PCO 2 12 weeks 6-8 ICO 1 12 weeks 1-4 IUSO 2 12 weeks 4-8 KYCO 1 12 weeks 4
LouisianaOverton Brooks VA Medical Center / Shreveport LA Department of Ophthalmology510 E Stoner AveShreveport, LA 71101(318) 221-8411 x 7411Student Coordinator: Marimel Tilley, OD, Marimel.Tilley@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UIWRSO 1 12 weeks 4 WUHSCO 1 12 weeks 4 UHCO 1 16 week 4
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System / New Orleans LA Department of Ophthalmology2400 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112(504) 507-2000 x 65515Student Coordinator: Steve D. Gill, OD, FAAO Steve.Gill@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UABSO 1 8-16 weeks 4 MCPHS 1 12 weeks 4 SCO 1 16 weeks 3 UHCO 1 12 weeks 4 OSUCO 1 16 weeks 4
MaineVA Maine Health Care SystemBangor CBOC Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic Parking Included 35 State Hospital Drive Bangor, ME (207) 623-8411 x 2672 Student Coordinator: Luke Cyr, OD, Luke.Cyr@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year WUCO 1 3 months 4
MaineVA Maine Health Care SystemLewiston CBOC Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic Parking Included 15 Challenger Drive Lewiston, ME (207) 623-8411 x 2726 Student Coordinator: Kyla Duchin, OD, Kyla.Duchin@va.gov, and Priscilla Hopkins, OD, Priscilla.Hopkins@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Salus/PCO 1 3 months 1-4 MCPHS 1 4 months 1-4 ICO 1 3 months 1-4 UIWRSO 1 4 months 1-4
VA New England Health Care SystemTogus VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112/EYE) Housing Included1 VA Center Parking Included Augusta, ME 04330 Meals Included(207) 623-8411 x4381 Recreation Facility Included Student Coordinator: Laura K. Dowd, OD, Laura.Dowd@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 3 months 4MCPHS 1 4 months 3
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MarylandVA Maryland Health Care SystemBaltimore VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic, Rm 2D-168 (112/OPT) 10 North Greene St.Baltimore, MD 21201(410) 605-7230 Student Coordinator: Adam LePosa, OD, Adam.Leposa@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Salus/PCO 2 6 months 4 NECO 1 6 months 2 SUNY 2 3 months 8 SCO 1 4 months 3 UABSO 1 6 months 2 CCO 1 3 months 4
VA Maryland Health Care SystemPerry Point VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Clinic (11CI) Housing IncludedPerry Point, MD 21902 Parking Included(410) 642-2411 x5080 Student Coordinator: Amy Jill Quan, OD, FAAO, Amy.Quan@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year IUSO 1 3 months 4 MCPHS 1 4 months 3
MassachusettsBedford VAMC - Edith Nourse Rogers Medical CenterEye Clinic (518-111A) Parking Included200 Springs Road Recreation Facility IncludedBedford, MA 01730(781) 687-2538 Student Coordinator: Paul Colburn, OD, Paul.Colburn@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 4 12 weeks 16WUCO 1 12 weeks 4
MCPHS 1 16 weeks 3
VA Boston Healthcare SystemBrockton Division Medical CenterOptometry Clinic (112B) Parking Included940 Belmont St.Brockton, MA 02301(774) 826-1106 Student Coordinator: James Brooks, OD, James.Brooks3@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 2 3 months 8 – 4th year students/year
NECO 1 or 2 Intensive Summer 6 – 3rd year students/yearor Full Semester
VA Boston Healthcare SystemJamaica Plain Campus Medical CenterEye Clinic (112A) Parking Included150 South Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 02130(857) 364-6040 Student Coordinator: Douglas Rett, OD, Douglas.Rett2@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearNECO 2-3 3 months 10Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 2ICO 1 12 weeks 4SUNY 1 12 weeks 4
Jamaica Plain Campus Medical CenterAdvanced Low Vision Clinic (112A) Parking Included150 South Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 02130 (857) 364-5543 Student Coordinator: Jennifer Gustafson, OD, Jennifer.Gustafson@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearNECO 1 12 weeks 4*
*This rotation meets 2 days/week as part of NECO’s Special Populations Rotation
VA Boston Healthcare SystemWest Roxbury VAMC Medical Center1400 VFW Parkway Parking IncludedWest Roxbury, MA 02132(617) 323-7700 Student Coordinator: Rachel Druckenbrod, O.D. Rachel.Druckenbrod@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4 4 – 4th year students/year
MassachusettsVA Boston Healthcare SystemLowell VA-OPC Ambulatory Care130 Marshall Road Parking IncludedLowell, MA 01852 (978) 671-9126Student Coordinator: Emily Carell, O.D. Emily.Carell@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 4 12 weeks 16
VA Central Western Massachusetts Health Care SystemWorcester Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic377 Plantation Street Parking IncludedBio Tech 4, Third FloorWorcester, MA 01605(413) 584-4040 x 6501 Student Coordinator – Michele Miranda, OD, Michele.Miranda@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 1 12 weeks 4 MCPHS 2 15 weeks 6
VA Central Western Massachusetts Health Care SystemNorthampton VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Clinic Parking Included421 North Main St.Leeds, MA 01053-9764(413) 584-4040 x2992 Student Coordinator: Michele Miranda, OD, Michele.Miranda@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4 ICO 1 12 weeks 4 IAUPR 1 12 weeks 4 MCPHS 1 12 weeks 4
NOVA 1 12 weeks 4
MichiganBattle Creek VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (123) Parking Included5500 Armstrong Road Recreation Facility IncludedBattle Creek, MI 49037(269) 966-5600 x32451 Student Coordinator: Carla Gilbertson, OD, FAAO, Carla.Gilbertson@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
MCO 2 16 weeks 6ICO 2 14 weeks 8
CCO 1 14 weeks 4
MichiganDetroit – John Dingell VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Clinic (11S)4646 John R. StreetDetroit, MI 48201(313) 576-1000 x65742 Student Coordinator: Courtney Andersen, OD, MS, FAAO, Courtney.Andersen@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year ICO 0-2 12 weeks 0-8 MCO 2-3 16 weeks 6-9 Salus/PCO 0-2 16 weeks 0-6 SCO 0-1 12 weeks 0-4 AZCOPT 0-1 12 weeks 0-4 IUSO 0-2 12 weeks 0-8 OSU 0-2 12 weeks 0-8*Up to 8 students/semester
Iron Mountain – Oscar G. Johnson VAMC325 East H. StreetIron Mountain, MI 49801(906) 774-3300 x32642 Student Coordinator: Dean Hartwig, OD, Dean.Hartwig@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
MCO 1 12 weeks 3
Saginaw - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (123) Parking Included1500 Weiss St.Saginaw, MI 48602(989) 497-2500 x11845 or x11846 Student Coordinator: Kathy Lewis, OD (MCO), Kathy.Lewis@va.gov and Jason Fliegel, OD (ICO), Jason.Fliegel@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
MCO 2 16 weeks 6 ICO 1 10 weeks 4
VA Wyoming CBOC Outpatient Clinic Optometry Department5838 Metro WayWyoming, MI 49519(616) 249-5384 Student Coordinator: Douglas Coon, OD, Douglas.Coon@va.gov and Joy A. Kerns, OD, FAAO, Joy.Kerns@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
MCO 4 16 weeks 12ICO 1 12 weeks 1-4
Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 1-4
MinnesotaSt. Cloud VA Health Care System Medical Center4801 Veterans Drive St. Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 255-6370 Student Coordinator: Rachael Lloyd, OD, Rachael.Lloyd@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 4 UMSL 1 6 weeks 4 SUNY 1 12 weeks 4
MissouriVA Heartland-WestHarry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital Medical CenterEye Clinic Parking Included800 Hospital DriveColumbia, MO 65201 573-814-6000 x53120 Student Coordinator: Jeffrey Leipholtz, OD, Jeffrey.Leipholtz@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UMSL 1 16 weeks 3 SCO 1 16 weeks 3
VA Heartland-WestKansas City VA Medical Center Medical CenterEye/Victors Clinic (112G) Parking Included4801 Linwood Blvd.Kansas City, MO 64128(816) 861-4700 Student Coordinator: Timothy Harkins, OD, Timothy.Harkins@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UMSL 3 16 weeks 12
St. Louis VA Healthcare SystemSt. Louis VA - John Cochran Division Medical CenterEye Clinic (112 JC)1 Jefferson Barracks RoadSt. Louis, MO 63125(314) 652-4100 x5-3038 MWF, x6-3496 T/R Student Coordinator: My-Chau Nguyen, OD, My-Chau.Nguyen@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UMSL 2 16 weeks 6
NevadaLas Vegas VAMC Medical CenterVASNHS (05-123)6900 North Pecos RoadNorth Las Vegas, NV 89086(702) 791-9125 Student Coordinator: Paul Vejabul, OD, Paul.Vejabul@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCCOMBKU 6 12 weeks 24 ICO 2 12 weeks 8
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System Medical Center in Reno NevadaEye Clinic (11AC-E)2295 Kietzke LaneReno, NV 89502(775) 786-7200 x6057(775) 326-5743 fax Student Coordinator: Joan Browne, OD, Joan.Browne@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UCB 1 10 weeks 5 PUCO 1 16 weeks 4
New HampshireManchester VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112) Parking Included718 Smyth Rd Manchester, NH 03104 (603) 624-4366, x2585 Student Coordinator: Jessica Potter, OD, Jessica.Potter@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 3 3-6 months 12 Salus/PCO 1-2 3-6 months 4-8 IUSO 1 3 months 4
MCPHS 2 4 months 6
New JerseyVA New Jersey Health Care SystemEast Orange Campus Medical Center112/Eye (Students shared with Lyons Campus)385 Tremont AveEast Orange, NJ 07018(973) 676-1000 x1138
Lyons Campus Medical CenterOptometry Clinic151 Knollcroft RoadLyons, NJ 07939(908) 647-0180 x4590 Student Coordinator: Joseph Cercone, OD, Joseph.Cercone@va.gov; and Mayur Bhavsar, OD, Mayur.Bhavsar@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
Salus/PCO 2-3 12 weeks 8-12 SUNY 1-2 12 weeks 4-8 UHCO 0-1 16 weeks 0-1 WUCO 1 12 weeks 4 AZCOPT 0-1 12 weeks 0-4 IAUPR 0-1 16 weeks 0-2
New YorkAlbany-Stratton VA Medical Center Optometry (5C) Parking Included 113 Holland AvenueAlbany, NY 12208 (518) 626-5850 Student Coordinator: Jennifer Grill, OD, FAAO, Jennifer.Grill@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 4* SUNY 1 12 weeks 4* *4 students/total/year
James J. Peters VA Medical CenterDepartment of Ophthalmology Housing not Included130 W Kingsbridge Rd. Parking IncludedBronx, NY 10468 (718) 584-9000 x 6566 Student Coordinator: Tam Ying, OD, MS, FAAO, Tam.Ying@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) ofInstitution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearNECO 1-2 12 weeks 4MCPHS 1-2 15 weeks 3
New YorkNew York Harbor Health Care SystemBrooklyn Campus Medical CenterSurgical Service (112)800 Poly PlaceBrooklyn, NY 11209(718) 836-6600 Student Coordinator: Evan Canellos, OD, Evan.Canellos@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearSUNY 2 10 weeks 8* Salus/PCO 1 12/24 weeks 2-4*ICO 1 12 weeks 2-4*
*14-16 students total/year
New York Harbor Health Care SystemSt. Albans Campus Primary and Extended Care Optometry Section (112Z) Parking IncludedLinden Blvd and 179th StreetSt. Albans, NY 11425(718) 298-8498 Student Coordinator: Evan Canellos, OD, Evan.Canellos@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 4
UW 1 12 weeks 4
Northport VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Service (123) Housing Included79 Middleville Road Parking IncludedNorthport, NY 11768(631) 261-4400 x2038, x2126 Student Coordinator: Grace Tan, OD, Grace.Tan2@va.gov Chief of Optometry: Michael Fischer, OD, Michael.Fischer5@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SUNY 1-2 12 weeks 4-8 NECO 1 12 weeks 4 Salus/PCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8 ICO 1 12 weeks 1-2
VA Healthcare Network Upstate New YorkSyracuse VAMC Medical Center800 Irving Ave. Parking IncludedSyracuse, NY 13210(315) 425-4400 Student Coordinator: Gerald Abruzzese, OD, Gerald.Abruzzese@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 1 12 weeks 2 MCPHS 1 12 weeks 2
New YorkVA Hudson Valley Health Care SystemMontrose - FDR VA Hospital Ambulatory Care (Students rotate between MontroseOptometry Service (620-123) Housing Included and Castle Point Campuses)Montrose, NY 10548 Meals Included(914) 737-4400 x2014 for Montrose Parking Included(845) 831-2000 x5663 for Castle Point Recreation Facility Included Student Coordinator: Michael Ferri, OD, Michael.Ferri2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4-6 NECO 2 12 weeks 8Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 4ICO 1 12 weeks 2
Western NY VAHCS Medical CenterBatavia Division222 Richmond AvenueBatavia, NY 14020(585) 297-1079 Student Coordinator: Julia Terry, OD, Julia.Terry@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 4 AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 4 IAUPR 1 12 weeks 1 MCPHS 1 12 weeks 3
Western NY VAHCS Medical CenterBuffalo VAMC Primary Care3495 Bailey AvenueBuffalo, NY 14215(716) 862-8742 Student Coordinator: Jacquelyn Dougherty, OD, Jacquelyn.Dougherty@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SUNY 1 12 weeks 4 NECO 1 12 weeks 4 *** We may not be able to take 2 at a time***
Western NY VAHCS Medical CenterVision Impairment Services for Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) Buffalo VAMCLow Vision Rehabilitation and Primary Care Buffalo VAMC3495 Bailey AvenueBuffalo, NY 14215(716) 862-7440Specialty contact lens clinic at the Ross Eye Institute301 Sterling Drive, Orchard Park, NY 14127Student Coordinator: Carolyn Ihrig, OD, Carolyn.Ihrig@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 1 12 weeks 4
North CarolinaDurham VA Medical CenterEye Clinic (ground floor) 508 Fulton St. Durham, NC 27705 (919) 286-0411 x4150 Student Coordinators: Michael Carstens OD, FAAO, Michael.Carstens@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks variable SCO 1 16 weeks variable
Fayetteville VA Medical CenterWilmington Health Center Clinic Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic 1705 Gardner Road Parking IncludedWilmington, NC 28405 (910) 343-5300 x3861 Student Coordinator: Diane Lindsay, OD, Diane.Lindsay@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks variable AZCOPT 1 12 weeks variable
Greenville VA Health Care Center Eye Clinic (Second floor) Parking Available401 Moye Blvd Greenville, NC 27834 252-830-2149 x143243 Student Coordinators: Jeffrey Sterling, OD Jeffrey.Sterling@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Salus/PCO 1-2 12 weeks variable SCO 1-2 16 weeks variable MCPHS 1 12 weeks variable IUSO 1-2 12 weeks variable
Salisbury VA Healthcare SystemSalisbury VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (11I) Housing included (when available)1601 Brenner Ave. Parking includedSalisbury, NC 28144 (704) 638-9000 x13836 or x14044 Student Coordinator: Matthew Levernosh, OD, Matthew.Levernosh@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Salus/PCO 2 12/24 weeks variable SCO 1 16 weeks variable NOVA 1 12 weeks variable OSU 1-2 16 weeks variable UABSO 0-1 8/16 weeks variable KYCO 2-3 16 weeks variable
North CarolinaSalisbury VA Healthcare SystemCharlotte HCC Health Care CenterOptometry (11I) Housing not included 3506 West Tyvola Road. Parking includedCharlotte, NC 28213 Phone: (704) 329-1300 x31800 or 31801Fax: 704-357-7539 Student Coordinator: Nancy N. Wong, OD, PhD, FAAO, Nancy.Wong@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Salus/PCO 4 12/24 weeks variable
Charlotte CBOC Community Outpatient CenterOptometry (11I) Parking included8601 University East DriveCharlotte, NC 28213 Student Coordinator: Nancy N. Wong, OD, PhD, FAAO, Nancy.Wong@va.gov Students rotate to this location from those assigned to the Charlotte HCC and Salisbury VAMC
Salisbury VA Healthcare SystemKernersville HCC Health Care CenterOptometry (11I) Housing not included1695 Kernersville Medical Parkway Parking includedKernersville, NC 27284 (336) 515-5000 x21586 Student Coordinator: Kristine Loo, OD, MS, FAAO, Kristine.Loo2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year ICO 2 10-12 weeks variable UCB 1 8-10 weeks variable MCPHS 1 10-12 weeks variable
OhioLouis B. Stokes Department of Veterans AffairsAkron Veterans Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicOptometry Parking Included55 West Waterloo RoadAkron, OH 44319(330) 724-7714 x48018 Student Coordinator: Erica Keller, OD, Erica.Keller@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year OSU 1 16 weeks 3
Louis B. Stokes Department of Veterans AffairsCanton Veterans Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicOptometry (112C) Parking Included733 Market AvenueSouth Canton, OH 44702(330) 489-4580 Student Coordinator: Ethan Leyda, OD, Ethan.Leyda@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 1 16 weeks 3* ICO 1 12 weeks 1**3-4 students/total/year
OhioChillicothe VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (11g1b) Housing Included (IU only)17273 State Route 104 Meals IncludedChillicothe, OH 45601 Parking Included(740) 773-1141 x7431 Recreation Facility Included Student Coordinator: Emily Reynolds, OD; Emily.Reynolds3@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year OSU 2 15 weeks 6 IU 1 13 weeks 4
Cincinnati VA Medical Center Medical CenterSurgical Service, Eye Center Parking Included2929 Highland Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45219(513) 559-3600 or (513) 861-3100 x3599 Student Coordinator: Matthew J. Hochwalt, OD, Matthew.Hochwalt@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 2 4 months 6 ICO 1 3 months 4
Louis B. Stokes Cleveland VAMCCleveland VA - Wade Park Division Medical Center10701 East Blvd (112w)Cleveland, OH 44106(216) 791-3800 x6087 Student Coordinator: Rachael Canania, OD, Rachael.Canania@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 1 OSU 1 16 weeks 3 Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 1 CCO 1 12 weeks 1
Columbus - Chalmers P. Wylie VA ACC Ambulatory Care Center420 N. James Road Parking IncludedColumbus, OH 43219 (614) 388-7870 Student Coordinator: Andrew Crist, OD, Andrew.Crist@va.govAffiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 3 17 weeks 9
Louis B. Stokes Cleveland VAMCMansfield Veterans Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicOptometry Parking Included1025 S Trimble Rd Mansfield, OH 44906(419) 529-4602 x49040 Student Coordinator: Brian Williams, OD, Brian.Williams3@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year OSU 1 12 weeks 4
OhioLouis B. Stokes Department of Veterans AffairsParma Veterans Multi-Specialty Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicOptometry Parking Included8787 Brookpark RoadParma, OH 44129(216) 739-7000 x2989 Student Coordinator: Julie Tuten, OD, Julie.Tuten@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 1 16 weeks 3
Louis B. Stokes Cleveland VAMCYoungstown Veterans Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicOptometry 2031 Belmont AvenueYoungstown, OH 44505(330) 740-9200 Student Coordinator: Peter Calla, OD, Peter.Calla@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks variable
VA Toledo Community Based Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicOptometry Parking Included1200 S. Detroit AveToledo, OH 43614(419) 259-2000 Student Coordinator: Phillip W. Petterborg, OD, Phillip.Petterborg@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year OSU 1 16 weeks 3
OklahomaMuskogee VA Medical Center Medical CenterOptometry (11A) Parking Included 1011 Honor Heights Drive Recreation Facility IncludedMuskogee, OK 74401 (918) 577-3416Student Coordinator: Melissa D. Turner, OD, FAAO, Melissa.Turner4@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NSUOCO 1-2 8 weeks variable Salus/PCO 2-4 varies variable SCO 1 15 weeks variable KYCO 4 12 weeks 12 UCB 2 varies variable
Muskogee VAMCTulsa VA Outpatient Clinic Ambulatory Care9322 E. 41st St. Parking Included Tulsa, OK 74145(918) 628-2543 Student Coordinator: Rodney Bendure, OD, FAAO, Rodney.Bendure@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
WUCO 4 12 weeks 8-16AZCOPT 2 12 weeks 4-8
OregonVA Portland HCS-Bend Division Community Based Outpatient Clinic2650 NE Courtney Drive Parking IncludedBend, OR 97701 (541)647-5268 Student Coordinator: Karen Wadhams, OD, FAAO, Karen.Wadhams@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 1 12 weeks 2 (winter, spring) PUCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-6
VA Portland HCS-Portland Division Medical CenterPO Box 1034 (P-3-Eye) Recreation Facility included3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road Portland, OR 97207 (503) 220-8262 x56860 Student coordinator: Molly Phan, OD, Molly.Phan@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 1 12 weeks 4 PUCO 1 12 weeks 4 UCB 1 10 weeks 5
VA Portland HCS-Salem Division Community Based Outpatient Clinic1750 McGilchrist Street Southeast, Suite 130 Parking includedSalem, OR 97302 (971)304-2283 Student Coordinator: Russell Jew, OD Russell.Jew2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PUCO 1 12 weeks 4 SCCOMBKU 1 12 weeks 4
VA Portland HCS-Vancouver Division Medical Center1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd., Bld 20 Eye Parking included3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road Recreation Facility includedVancouver, WA 98661(360)696-4061 x34333Student Coordinator: Amara Callahan, OD, Amara.Callahan@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 1 12 weeks 4 PUCO 1 12 weeks 4 UCB 1 10 weeks 5
VA Roseburg Health Care SystemRoseburg VA Medical Center Medical CenterEye Clinic (100A) Housing Included913 NW Garden Valley Blvd Parking IncludedRoseburg, OR 97471(541) 440-1000 x44905 Student Coordinator: Dirk Dittemore, OD, Dirk.Dittemore@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 1 12 weeks 4
OregonVA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and ClinicsMedical Services Housing Included8495 Crater Lake Hwy Parking IncludedWhite City, OR 97503 Recreation Facility Included541-826-2111 x3115 or x3112 Student Coordinator (PUCO/UCB): Aaron Severson, OD, Aaron.Severson@va.gov Student Coordinator (PUCO): Lauren Hunt, OD, Lauren.Hunt3@va.gov, Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PUCO 1 11 weeks 4 UCB 1 10 weeks 5
PennsylvaniaAllentown VA OPC Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic 3110 Hamilton Blvd.Allentown, PA 18103(610) 776-4323 Student Coordinator: Cassie Brown, OD, Cassie.Brown@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
Salus/PCO 2 3/6 months 8
Altoona - James E. Van Zandt VA Medical CenterOptometry Clinic 2907 Pleasant Valley BoulevardAltoona, PA 16602814-943-8164 Student Coordinator: Brenda Eckenrode, OD Brenda.Eckenrode@va.gov Additional preceptor: Daniel F. Russell, OD Daniel.Russell@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Salus/PCO 1 3 or 6 months 4,3,2 depending on length of rotation
Erie VA Medical Center Medical CenterOptometry Clinic Parking Included135 East 38th StreetErie, PA 16504(814) 860-2789 Student Coordinator: Tyler Mautino, OD Tyler.Mautino@va.gov Additional preceptors: Delia Landy, OD, FAAO Delia.Landy@va.gov; Jenna Foglio, OD Jenna.Foglio2@va.gov; Richard Hetrick, OD Richard.Hetrick@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Salus/PCO 1 3 months 4
NOVA 1 12 weeks 4
Lebanon VA Medical Center Medical CenterEye Clinic (322) Recreational Facility Included1700 Lincoln Ave. Parking IncludedLebanon, PA 17042(717) 272-6621 x6173 or x4175 Student Coordinator: Rebecca Sterner, OD, Rebecca.Sterner@va.gov ; Daniel Petley, OD, Daniel.Petley@va.gov ; Kevin Wolford, OD, Kevin.Wolford@va.gov; Erin Heinly, OD, Erin.Heinly@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 4PUCO 3 12 weeks 12
PennsylvaniaCorporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical CenterPhiladelphia VAMC Medical CenterDepartment of Surgery (112)38th and Woodland StreetsPhiladelphia, PA 19104(215) 823-5800x4112 Student Coordinator: Lisa Himmelein, OD, Lisa.Himmelein@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year Salus/PCO 3 3 or 6 months max 12 NECO 1 3 or 6 months 2 SUNY 1 3 or 6 months variable ICO 1 3 months variable
Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Medical Center1111 East End Blvd. Parking IncludedWilkes-Barre, PA 18711(570) 824-3521 Student Coordinator: Cassie Brown, OD, Cassie.Brown@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
Salus/PCO 2 3 or 6 months 8
Puerto RicoVA Caribbean Healthcare System Blind Rehab Center (124)10 Casia StreetSan Juan, PR 00921 Student Coordinator: Laura E Dalmasy-Frouin, OD, Laura.Dalmasy-Frouin@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year IAUPR 1 12 weeks 4
Rhode IslandProvidence VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112) Parking Included623 Atwells Avenue Providence, RI 02909 (401) 273-7100 Student Coordinator: Fatima Raposo, OD, Fatima.Raposo@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 4 12 weeks 16 – 4th year students NECO 1 3 months 4 – 3rd year students Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 4 – 4th year students ICO 2 12 weeks 8- 4th year students AZCOPT 2 12 weeks 8- 4th year students MCPHS 3 16 weeks 9 – 4th year students
South CarolinaDorn VAMC Medical Center6439 Garners Ferry Rd (112) Parking IncludedColumbia, SC 29209 (803) 776-4000 Student Coordinators: Sarah R. Wilson, OD, Sarah.Wilson13@va.gov and Michelle Brown, OD, Michelle.Brown8@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCO 1-3 12 weeks 1-8 Salus/PCO 1-2 12 weeks 1-8 NOVA 1-3 12-24 weeks 4-12 MCO 2 12 weeks 4-8 IUSO 2 12 weeks 8 WU 2 12 weeks 8 ICO 1-2 12 weeks 1-8*40 students maximum per year, or 10 students maximum per semester*
Charleston VAMC-Ralph Johnson VAMC Medical Center Eye Clinic Parking Included109 Bee StreetCharleston, SC 29401-5799 (843)577-5011 x 6120 Student Coordinator: William J. Denton, OD William.Denton@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
Salus/PCO 3 6 months 6 MCO 1 4 months 3 IUSO 1 3 months 4 UAB 1 4 months 1 SCO 1 4 months 2 NOVA 1 6 months 2
South DakotaVA Black Hills Health Care SystemFort Meade VA Campus Medical CenterEye Clinic (Building 145) Housing Included113 Comanche Rd. Parking IncludedFort Meade, SD 57741 Recreational Facility Included(605) 347-2511 x 6506 Student Coordinator: Anne Britton, OD, Anne.Britton@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 4
VA Black Hills Health Care SystemHot Springs VA Campus Medical CenterEye Clinic (Surg 1) Housing Included500 N 5th St. Parking IncludedHot Springs, SD 57747 Recreational Facility Included(605) 745-2000 x2040 Student Coordinator: Bradley Bestwina, OD, Bradley.Bestwina@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4* PUCO 1 12 weeks 4*
*6-8 students total/year
TennesseeJackson CBOC Outpatient Clinic180 Old Hickory Blvd.Jackson, TN 38305(731) 661-2750 Student Coordinator: Eric Lee, OD, Eric.Lee4@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCO 1 16 weeks 3UAB 1 12 weeks 3
Johnson City - James H. Quillen VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112E) Meals IncludedMountain Home, TN 37684 Parking Included(423) 926-1171 x7230 Student Coordinator: Nanette Coelho, OD, Nanette.Coelho@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCO 1 16 weeks 4ICO 2 12 weeks 6
Salus/PCO 2 12 weeks 6 WUCO 2 12 weeks 4
William C. Tallent Outpatient Clinic Outpatient ClinicJames H. Quillen VAMC Parking Included1521 Downtown West Blvd Knoxville, TN 37919(865) 670-2364 Student Coordinator: Michael Cho, OD, Michael.Cho3@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UABSO 1 12-16 weeks 3-4
Memphis VA Medical Center Medical CenterOptometry Clinic (112D) Low cost housing available through University of Tennessee1689 Nonconnah Blvd. Allied Health ServicesMemphis, TN 38132 Parking Included(901) 523-8990 x1310 Student Coordinator: Michael R. White, OD, Michael.White5@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearSCO 3 16 weeks 9 ICO 1 12 weeks 4UMSL 1 12 weeks 3
AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 4
TexasAmarillo VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic Parking Included6010 Amarillo Blvd. W.Amarillo, TX 79106(806) 355-9703 x 7316 Student Coordinator: David Trout, OD, MBA., David.Trout@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UHCO 1 16 weeks 3 UIWRSO 2 12 weeks 8
Up to 3 students/rotation
TexasVA Central Texas Health Care SystemAustin Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic7901 Metropolis DriveAustin, TX 78744(512) 823-4020 Student Coordinator: Carrie Ho, OD, Carrie.Ho@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UIWRSO 1 16 weeks 3
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical CenterCharles Wilson VA Outpatient Clinic2206 N John Redditt DrLufkin, TX 75904936-671-4413 x11298Student Coordinator: Jose R. Lopez, OD, Jose.R.Lopez@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year KYCO 1 12-13 weeks 2
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical CenterRichmond VA Outpatient Clinic22001 Southwest FreewaySuite 200Richmond, TX 77469(832) 595-7700 x 10123 Student Coordinator: Michael Y. Leung, OD, Michael.Leung@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UHCO 1 12-13 weeks 3
South Texas Veterans Health Care SystemSan Antonio VAMC Outpatient Eye ClinicOptometry Parking Included8410 DatapointSan Antonio, TX 78229 (210) 949-9733Student Coordinators: Thanh Le, OD, MPH Thanh.Le3@va.gov (UIWRSO & MCPHS); and Gregg Wentworth, OD, FAAO (UHCO), Gregg.Wentworth@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UHCO 1 16 weeks 3 MCPHS 1 16-18 weeks 3 UIWRSO 1 14-16 weeks 3
VA Central Texas Health Care SystemTemple VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Clinic1901 Veterans Memorial Drive Temple, TX 76504(254) 743-2628 Student Coordinator: Anju Kanikunnel, OD, Anju.Kanikunnel@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearUHCO 1 16 weeks 3IAUPR 1 12 weeks 4AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 3
TexasVA El Paso Health Care SystemEl Paso HCS Main ClinicEye Clinic5001 N. Piedras St. El Paso, TX 79930(915) 564-6100 Student Coordinator: Timothy Wiseth, OD, Timothy.Wiseth2@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UIWRSO 1 16 weeks 3
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS)Doris Miller VAMC Medical CenterEye ClinicBldg. 91, Rm BB 110 4800 Memorial DriveWaco, TX 76711 (254) 297-3000 x55983 Student Coordinator: Erika Perzan, OD, FAAO, Erika.Perzan@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year NECO 1 12 weeks 4 UIWRSO 1 16 weeks 3
VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care SystemMcAllen Outpatient Clinic901 E. Hackberry Ave. (Students shared with Harlingen VA HCC)McAllen, TX 78503
Harlingen VA Health Care CenterEye Clinic2601 Veterans DriveHarlingen, TX 78550956-618-7100 Student Coordinator: Michael Wingard, OD, Michael.Wingard@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UIWRSO 1 16 weeks 3 UHCO 1 16 weeks 3 KYCO 1 16 weeks 3
UtahSalt Lake City VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic Parking Included500 Foothill Dr. Recreation Facility IncludedSalt Lake City, UT 84148(801) 582-1565 x1943 or x2189 Student Coordinator: John M Brand, OD, John.Brand@va.gov and Jeremy Gerritsen, OD, Jeremy.Gerritsen@va.govAffiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 1 10 weeks 4* SCCOMBKU 2 10 weeks 8* OSU 1 10 weeks 8* SCO 1 16 weeks 3 AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 4
MCPHS 1 16 weeks 3 IAUPR 1 12 weeks 1-2*6-7 students total/rotation, ~ 30 students total/year
VermontWhite River Junction VAMROCWhite River Junction VAMC Medical Center215 North Main Street Recreation Facility IncludedWhite River Junction, VT 05009 Meals Included (802) 295-9363 Parking Included
Housing Included Student Coordinator: Joseph Gallagher, OD, FAAO, Joseph.Gallagher2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2 12 weeks 8OSU 1 12 weeks 4Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 1 12 weeks 0-4 AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 0-4 MCPHS 1 12 week 0-4
VirginiaHampton VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112A) Parking Included100 Emancipation Dr. Recreation Facility IncludedHampton, VA 23667(757) 722-9961 Student Coordinator: Brooke Smith OD, Brooke.Smith3@va.govAffiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 1 12 weeks 4* ICO 1 12 weeks 4*SCO 1 16 weeks 3*
*1 student total/rotation, 4 students total/year
Salem VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Section (112E1) Housing Included1970 Roanoke Blvd. Meals IncludedSalem, VA 24153 Parking Included(540) 982-2463 x2827 Recreation Facility Included Student Coordinators: Scott DePoe, OD (Salus/PCO, UABSO, and SCO), Scott.DePoe2@va.gov
Alicia Greene, OD (UIWRSO and KYCO), Alicia.Greene3@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year SCO 1 15 weeks 1-3 Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 1-4 UIWRSO 2 12 weeks 6-8 KYCO 2 15 weeks 6-8 UABSO (rotations filled as needed)
WashingtonVA Puget Sound Healthcare SystemAmerican Lake VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112 OP-A) Housing IncludedTacoma, WA 98493 Parking Included(253) 583-1250 Recreation Facility Included Student Coordinator: Jenny Truong, OD Jenny.Truong@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 2 16 weeks 9PUCO 2 24 weeks 2
WashingtonSpokane VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (111) Parking Included4815 N. AssemblySpokane, WA 99205(509) 434-7032 Student Coordinator: Lindsay Kleinschmit, OD, Lindsay.Kleinschmit@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 3 12 weeks 12
Walla Walla - Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medical CenterOptometry Service 687/123 Parking Included77 Wainwright Memorial Drive Recreation Facility Included Walla Walla, WA 99362 Phone (509) 527-3491; Fax (509) 526-6202 Student Coordinator: Justin Roberts, O.D., Justin.Roberts5@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PUCO 1-2 11 weeks 4-8 WUCO 1-2 11-12 weeks 4-8
West VirginiaHuntington VA Medical CenterOptometry Service (123) Parking Included1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington, WV 25704(304) 429-6755 Student Coordinator: Belinda Russell, OD, Belinda.Russell@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 2 12 weeks 8ICO 2 12 weeks 8
OSU 1 15 weeks 3 MCPHS 1 15 weeks 3 KYCO 2 15 weeks 6
Clarksburg - Louis A. Johnson VAMC Medical CenterOptometry (R018)1 Hospital DriveClarksburg, WV 26301(304) 623-3461 Student Coordinator: Gino F. Abruzzino, OD, (SCO), Gino.Abruzzino@va.gov , and Brett Zwolensky, OD, (Salus/PCO), Brett.Zwolensky2@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
Salus/PCO 2 3/6 months 8SCO 1 12 weeks 4
Martinsburg VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic510 Butler Avenue Martinsburg, WV 25405(304) 263-0811 x5180 Student Coordinator: Joseph M. Misera, OD, FAAO, Joseph.Misera2@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 4
WisconsinNorth East Wisconsin Ambulatory Clinic2851 University AvenueGreen Bay, WI 54311(920) 431-2500 x72889 Student Coordinator: Michelle Schleis (DePeau), OD, Michelle.Schleis@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4 ICO 1 12 weeks 4
Tomah VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Housing Included500 E. Veterans Street Parking Included Tomah, WI 54660(800) 372-8662 x64088 Student Coordinator: Anjela Krome, OD, Anjela.Krome@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 3 months 4
Zablocki VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Parking Included5000 W. National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295(414) 384-2000 x42111 Student Coordinator: Emmy Swartz, OD, Emmylou.Swartz@va.gov
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 10-12 weeks 4
WyomingCheyenne VAMC Medical CenterCode 112 Parking Included2360 E. Pershing BlvdCheyenne, WY 82009 (307) 778-7550 Student Coordinator: Kelsey Hensen, OD, Kelsey.Hensen@va.gov Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year PUCO 1 14 weeks 4 MCPHS 1 3 months 4 *1-2 student total/rotation, 4-8 students total/year
Schools and Colleges of Optometry Abbreviations
Abbreviation School Name
United States Schools and Colleges of Optometry
AZCOPT Midwestern University – Arizona College of Optometry
CCO Midwestern University – Chicago College of Optometry
IAUPR Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry
ICO Illinois College of Optometry
IUSO Indiana University, School of Optometry
KYCO University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Optometry
MCO Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University
MCPHS Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University, School of Optometry
NECO New England College of Optometry
NOVA Nova Southeastern University, College of Optometry
NSUOCO Northeastern State University – Oklahoma College of Optometry
OSU The Ohio State University, College of Optometry
PUCO Pacific University, College of Optometry
Salus/PCO Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
SCCOMBKU Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University
SCO Southern College of Optometry
SUNY State University of New York, State College of Optometry UABSO University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Optometry UCB University of California – Berkeley, School of Optometry
UHCO University of Houston, College of Optometry
UIWRSO University of the Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry
UMSL University of Missouri at St. Louis, College of Optometry
WUCO Western University of Health Sciences, College of Optometry
Canadian Schools of Optometry
UM University of Montreal, School of Optometry
UW University of Waterloo, School of Optometry & Vision Science
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