1. RESIDENT ALUMS
71 have completed the program from when the residency program began in 1982 through 2009
Since the first administration (2005) of the NBEO Advanced Competence in Medical Optometry (ACMO), 19 past residents have earned the credential by successfully passing the exam.
Continue to click to look at where they have gone and why we are so proud of our graduates’ accomplishments
Note that the following numbers will exceed 71 as our graduates often ‘wear several hats’!

2. RESIDENT ALUMS Where did they go?
23 currently hold faculty appointments at schools / colleges of optometry
8 currently hold appointments within university departments of ophthalmology
15 are paid attendings or consultants at VA hospitals
5 are members of large optometry practices

3. RESIDENT ALUMS Where did they go?
Many provide low vision services
4 practice as primary eye care providers in private medical centers
19 practice in private OD or OD/MD groups
10 have privately owned private practices
3 have retired
3 are focused in commercial settings

4. RESIDENT ALUMS Positions of prominence
3 chair a Low Vision Department at a College of Optometry or Department of Ophthalmology
2 have or continue directing low vision departments of non-for- profit agencies
1 is Director of external CE a College of Optometry
1 is Director of Ocular Disease at a College of Optometry

5. RESIDENT ALUMS Positions of prominence
2 are chiefs of optometry sections at VA hospitals
3 are directors of optometry residency programs

6. RESIDENT ALUMS Did any extend their training?
2 have completed a PhD program.
1 completed an Sc.D. (same as PhD)
1 completed an MPH program.
2 have completed a Cornea / Contact Lens fellowship from a department of ophthalmology
1 has completed a cornea fellowship from a private ophthalmology practice and continues teaching in the facility

7. RESIDENT ALUMS
What have they done to contribute to the ophthalmic literature?
Our residents have published over 80 papers in the past 10 years
They have over 80 published abstracts in the past 18 years.
Three book chapters have been written by our residents
They have had at least 4 research studies funded by either the VA or NEI

8. RESIDENT ALUMS
What have they done to contribute to the ophthalmic community through professional organizations?
39 are fellows of the American Academy of Optometry.
5 are diplomates
2 are currently presidents of their state associations.