Indiana University
School of Optometry
Primary Care (IU School of Optometry, Mexico clinic)

Location Centro de Rehabilitación Visual
Hacienda de Silao #900
Fraccionamiento La Hacienda
Carr. Gto. Silao Cuota
Silao, Gto, Mexico 36100
Program Coordinator Jennifer Page, OD
E-mail: jgpage@indiana.edu
Phone: 472-722-2330
Number of Positions 1
Length of Program 52 weeks
Start Date July 1
Salary/Stipend $22,000 plus benefits
Benefits
  • Insurance: medical, dental, life (plan booklets)
  • Indiana University classes fee courtesy
  • Retirement (10% of salary contributed by IU)
  • Tax saver benefit
  • Full liability insurance coverage
  • $900 travel allowance (includes continuing education)
Completion Acknowledgement Certificate
Therapeutics Yes
Ophthalmology Service Yes
Accreditation Status
Prerequisites
  • OD degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
  • Competitive GPA
  • Indiana optometry license
Application Deadline February 1
Uses ORMS Matching Service Yes
Additional Application Materials See How to Apply.
Additional Information

The objective of this residency is to enhance the clinical experience and knowledge in primary care optometry with emphasis on the delivery of all aspects of eye care to a Hispanic-based population. This residency also provides the opportunity of gaining language proficiency in both clinic examination and conversational Spanish. The residency offers a unique experience with the Mexican culture as well as the health care delivery systems for an indigent patient base in a developing country. The resident will receive intensive clinical training in the diagnosis and management of ocular and systemic-related ocular disease in addition to advanced training in fitting keratoconic RGP contacts, pediatric eye care, binocular vision therapy, and low vision. The location of the residency is at the singularly unique clinic combining optometry and ophthalmology (American and Mexican). Because of the unique joint practice, the program will offer observations in ophthalmic surgeries as well as interaction with retinal specialists on a daily basis. The resident will also have experience in writing medical lab orders as well as imaging.

Questions?

Please contact Dr. Page (the Primary Care Residency Coordinator) or the school's Director of Residencies.


URL: http://www.opt.indiana.edu/programs/residenc/iu_pcmex.htm
Revised: July 11, 2008

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