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Optometric Externship Programs Directory 8-2020 Alabama Birmingham VAMC Medical Center Optometry (112-C) 700 S. 19th Street Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 933-8101 Student Coordinator: Megan Mills, OD, [email protected] 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 System Huntsville VA CBOC Outpatient Clinic 301 Governors Drive Parking Included Huntsville, AL 35802 (256) 535-3100 Student Coordinator: Michael Brown, OD, [email protected] ; Stephen Boyer, OD, [email protected] ; and, Gurjit Singh, OD, [email protected] 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 Center Eye Clinic Lodging Included at Montgomery Campus 215 Perry Hill Road Parking Included Montgomery, AL 36109 (334) 272-4670 Student Coordinator: Stephen J. Bordlee, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation# of Students/Year UABSO 1 12-16 weeks 4 NECO 1 12-16 weeks 4 Tuskegee –Campus VAMC Medical Center Eye Clinic (3-230) Lodging Included at Montgomery Campus 2400 Hospital Road Parking Included Tuskegee, AL 36083 (334) 727-0550 Student Coordinator: Stephen Bordlee, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year UABSO 1 10 weeks 5

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Page 1: Optometry Externship ProgramsSecure Site  · Web viewOptometric Externship Programs Directory 8-2020 Alabama Birmingham VAMC Medical Center Optometry (112-C) 700 S. 19th Street Birmingham,

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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]; Stephen Boyer, OD, [email protected]; and, Gurjit Singh, OD, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]   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, [email protected] 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

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ArizonaPhoenix VA Healthcare System650 E. Indian School Rd.                                                                               Parking IncludedPhoenix, AZ 85012-1892(602) 277-5551     Student Coordinator: William D. Gitchell, OD, [email protected]          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, [email protected] 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, [email protected] 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, [email protected]  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, [email protected] 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, [email protected]   Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of    Institution(s)                   # of                           Length of Rotation    # of Students/Year      UMSL                            1                                16 weeks                      2-3

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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, [email protected]   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, [email protected]

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, [email protected] 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; [email protected] 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; [email protected]; Edward Chu, OD, [email protected] 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                                       

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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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

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; [email protected] and Megan Carter, OD, [email protected]    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, [email protected]; and Tran Nguyen, OD, [email protected] 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, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year

UCB 2 10 weeks 10

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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; [email protected] (UCB) and Dr. Shiyin Wang, OD; [email protected] (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, [email protected] 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, [email protected]   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, [email protected] (NECO, Salus/PCO and SUNY); David Imondi, OD, FAAO, [email protected] (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

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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, [email protected]; Co-Coordinator: Shannon Santapaola, OD, [email protected] 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, [email protected] (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, [email protected]

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, [email protected] (ICO)                                       Vanessa Santos-Nevarez, OD, [email protected] (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

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FloridaBradenton VA OPC                                                Outpatient Clinic5520 State Rd. 64 Suite 101Bradenton, FL  34209                                                             (941) 721-0649     Student Coordinator: Katherine S. Dunatov, OD, [email protected] 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, [email protected] 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, [email protected] 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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]  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

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FloridaLee County VAHCC                                                Outpatient Clinic2489 Diplomat Pkwy, EastCape Coral, FL 33909     Student Coordinator: Stephanie Cali, OD. Email: [email protected] 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, [email protected]; Andrew Jensen, OD, [email protected]    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, [email protected] (NOVA); Molly O. Johnson, OD, [email protected] (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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]; Sara Henney, OD, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year

IUSO 1 12 weeks 4

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FloridaTallahassee VA Health Care Center Outpatient Clinic2181 East Orange Avenue Parking includedTallahassee, FL 32311 (850) 513-7585 Student Coordinator: Brandon Sanders, OD [email protected]

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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected]      Chief of Optometry: Matthew G. Cordes, OD, FAAO, [email protected]   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, [email protected]

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, [email protected] and Kirsten Knowles, OD, [email protected] Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of

Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/YearNOVA 2 12 weeks 8

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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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]     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, [email protected]  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, [email protected]      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

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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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

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

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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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

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, [email protected] 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, [email protected] 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, [email protected]

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, [email protected] 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

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KentuckyLexington VAMC Medical CenterOptometry Clinic OOPC-OPT (LD) Parking Included2250 Leestown Road Lexington, KY 40511(859) 233-4511 x3687 Student Coordinators: Breyne Middleton, OD, [email protected]

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, [email protected]    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 [email protected]

   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, [email protected]

   Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of    Institution(s)                  # of                          Length of Rotation    # of Students/Year        WUCO                                      1                                 3 months                     4

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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, [email protected], and Priscilla Hopkins, OD, [email protected]                 

   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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected]   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

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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, [email protected]

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, [email protected] 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, [email protected] 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,   [email protected] 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.  [email protected]

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

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MassachusettsVA Boston Healthcare SystemLowell VA-OPC Ambulatory Care130 Marshall Road Parking IncludedLowell, MA 01852 (978) 671-9126Student Coordinator: Emily Carell, O.D. [email protected] 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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

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

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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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected]

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), [email protected] and Jason Fliegel, OD (ICO), [email protected]

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, [email protected] and Joy A. Kerns, OD, FAAO, [email protected]

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, [email protected] 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

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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,  [email protected] 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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected]   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

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New HampshireManchester VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (112) Parking Included718 Smyth Rd Manchester, NH 03104 (603) 624-4366, x2585 Student Coordinator: Jessica Potter, OD, [email protected]

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, [email protected]; and Mayur Bhavsar, OD, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected] 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

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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, [email protected] 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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]       Chief of Optometry:    Michael Fischer, OD, [email protected]   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, [email protected]

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

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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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected]

   Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of    Institution(s)               # of                           Length of Rotation    # of Students/Year     NECO                  1                                  12 weeks                4                

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North CarolinaDurham VA Medical CenterEye Clinic (ground floor)                                                 508 Fulton St.                                                             Durham, NC 27705                                                       (919) 286-0411 x4150                                                      Student Coordinators: Michael Carstens OD, FAAO, [email protected]   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, [email protected] 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 [email protected]   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, [email protected]

   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

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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, [email protected]    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, [email protected]     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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected]

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

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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; [email protected]   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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

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, [email protected] 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, [email protected]

   Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of    Institution(s)                  # of                          Length of Rotation     # of Students/Year      OSU                                1                         12 weeks                4

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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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected] 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, [email protected]

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

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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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected]

   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 [email protected]

   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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected]

Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year

PUCO 1 12 weeks 4

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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, [email protected]     Student Coordinator (PUCO): Lauren Hunt, OD, [email protected],    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, [email protected]

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 [email protected]    Additional preceptor: Daniel F. Russell, OD  [email protected]  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 [email protected]  Additional preceptors: Delia Landy, OD, FAAO [email protected]; Jenna Foglio, OD [email protected]; Richard Hetrick, OD [email protected]  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, [email protected] ; Daniel Petley, OD, [email protected] ; Kevin Wolford, OD, [email protected]; Erin Heinly, OD, [email protected]

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

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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, [email protected]         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, [email protected]

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, [email protected] 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, [email protected]

   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

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South CarolinaDorn VAMC                                                           Medical Center6439 Garners Ferry Rd (112) Parking IncludedColumbia, SC 29209                                                          (803) 776-4000 Student Coordinators: Sarah R. Wilson, OD, [email protected] and Michelle Brown, OD, [email protected]

    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   [email protected] 

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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected]

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

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TennesseeJackson CBOC Outpatient Clinic180 Old Hickory Blvd.Jackson, TN 38305(731) 661-2750 Student Coordinator: Eric Lee, OD, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

   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, [email protected] 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., [email protected]

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

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TexasVA Central Texas Health Care SystemAustin Outpatient ClinicEye Clinic7901 Metropolis DriveAustin, TX 78744(512) 823-4020 Student Coordinator: Carrie Ho, OD, [email protected]    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,  [email protected]   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, [email protected]                                           

   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 [email protected] (UIWRSO & MCPHS); and Gregg Wentworth, OD, FAAO (UHCO), [email protected]     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, [email protected] 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

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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, [email protected]     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, [email protected]     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, [email protected]    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, [email protected] and Jeremy Gerritsen, OD, [email protected] 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 

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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, [email protected]

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, [email protected] 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), [email protected]

Alicia Greene, OD (UIWRSO and KYCO), [email protected]

   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 [email protected]

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

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WashingtonSpokane VAMC Medical CenterEye Clinic (111) Parking Included4815 N. AssemblySpokane, WA 99205(509) 434-7032     Student Coordinator: Lindsay Kleinschmit, OD, [email protected]

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., [email protected]    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, [email protected]

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), [email protected] , and Brett Zwolensky, OD, (Salus/PCO), [email protected] 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, [email protected]

Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year

Salus/PCO 1 12 weeks 4

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WisconsinNorth East Wisconsin Ambulatory Clinic2851 University AvenueGreen Bay, WI 54311(920) 431-2500 x72889 Student Coordinator: Michelle Schleis (DePeau), OD, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]

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, [email protected]    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

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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