IU School of Optometry Residencies
Ocular Disease

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Location University of Kentucky Medical Center
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
E 300 Kentucky Clinic / 740 South Limestone Drive
Lexington, KY 40536-0584
Program Coordinator Cliff M. Caudill, OD
E-mail: cmcaud2@email.uky.edu
Phone: 859-323-5867 x259
Number of Positions 1
Length of Program 12 months
Start Date July 1
Salary/Stipend $30,000
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, life insurance
  • Indiana University classes fee courtesy
  • Full liability insurance coverage
  • $500 travel allowance (includes continuing education)
Completion Acknowledgement Certificate
Therapeutics Yes
Ophthalmology Service Yes
Accreditation Status Pending
Prerequisites
  • OD degree from an accredited school or college of optometry
  • Competitive GPA
  • Kentucky optometry license
Application Deadline February 1
Uses ORMS Matching Service Yes
Additional Application Materials
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • NBEO scores
  • Official optometry school transcripts
  • CV
  • Brief statement expressing reason considering a residency
Additional Information

Mission Statement:
The Residency Program in Ocular Disease at the University of Kentucky Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (UK) provides qualified optometrists with advanced clinical education in the treatment and management of ocular disease in an acute care, hospital based setting that results in the attainment of advanced competencies in clinical eye care.  Residents completing the program are uniquely qualified to deliver and coordinate eyecare in a hospital or multi-disciplinary setting.

Program Description:
The ocular disease residency at the University of Kentucky Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is designed to provide the optometric resident with a wide range of clinical experience in the treatment and management of ocular disease. The department provides outpatient and consultative ophthalmology services to the Chandler Medical Center at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Sub-specialty care is provided in the areas of retina, neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma, and cornea. Residents will provide coverage for our Urgent Care Clinic (walk-ins), as well as frequent consultation with the sub-specialties listed above. Residents will be expected to attend weekly fluorescein conferences, grand rounds, and other lectures/presentations presented by the ophthalmology faculty. A case presentation or other ocular disease presentation is expected by the optometric resident to the ophthalmology faculty at UK and at the IU residency conference.  No on-call duties are currently required.

Our facility is located in the heart of the University of Kentucky campus in Lexington, KY. The 10,000 square foot eye clinic contains 21 examination lanes, 2 minor operating rooms, on-site ophthalmic lasers, digital fluorescein system; Humphrey automated visual field instruments, Orbscan corneal topography, and OCT imaging system. Access to the University medical library and all campus resources are made available to residents.

Questions?

Please contact Dr. Caudill (the Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator) or the school's Director of Residencies.


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Revised: March 11, 2009
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