Page

Ramos

Correa

Molina

Dr. Jennifer Page is a full-time faculty member of the IU School of Optometry and director of the school's eye care center in Guanajuato, Mexico. Fidelia Ramos Morales (who has been with the clinic since its beginning) serves as the center's receptionist, optical technician, and coordinator with the Department of Infants and Family (DIF) social works. Luz Maria Correa Palacios is an optician and manages the optical lab. Juan Molina Galvan is responsible for maintenance and janitorial duties. (DIF provides for the center's three staff positions.)

The eye care center in Guanajuato is a permanent external rotation site choice for the IU School of Optometry's 4th-year student clinicians. During the 12-week rotation, the students observe a wide variety of ocular and systemic health problems. The rotation provides the students with an excellent clinical and cultural experience. Front row (left to right): Fide and Dr. Page. Back row (left to right): Interns J Wallace, S Patrick, and Y Ku (IU Optometry OD Class of 2006) Plans are being made to eventually add a resident to the staff. A resident, serving as an additional faculty member, would allow for student interns from other optometry schools to rotate through the clinic. Currently, each student clinician examines approximately 7 patients per day (or about 100 per week). With a resident on staff, this pace could be doubled.

Fide greets patients. Intern Patrick with young patient. Staff takes time to view city on horseback.

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