John D. Dingell VA Residency in Ocular Disease

Category:
Ocular Disease

School Affiliation:
Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris University

Residency Location:
John D. Dingell VAMC in Detroit

4646 John R
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: 313-576-1000 ext 65742
Fax: 313-576-1002

Coordinator:
Phillip Elston, O.D. - phillip.elston@va.gov
Residency Director:
Bruce Morgan, OD, FAAO - morganb@ferris.edu

Key Residency Information:

Residency Description:

The VA optometry residency program at the John D. Dingell VAMC, Detroit seeks to recruit and admit the best qualified post-graduate optometrists and provide them with highly concentrated advanced clinical training in specific areas while under the direct supervision of a qualified clinical educator. These specific areas include ocular disease diagnosis and management. This program provides extensive experience in the interdisciplinary clinical care of patients with systemic health problems. The residency serves to sharpen the management skills of the postgraduate optometrist in dealing with specific ocular diseases. Lastly, the program offers the opportunity for scholarly pursuits. These include student teaching, clinical research, and both oral and written presentations.

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