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MCO Residency in Pediatric Optometry

Infant Eye ExamType: Pediatric Optometry

Area of Emphasis:  Vision Therapy and Community Health

Number of Positions: 1

Location: Michigan College of Optometry, Big Rapids, MI

Mission:  The Pediatric Residency at the Michigan College of Optometry will provide post- doctoral clinical experiences resulting in advanced competency in primary and secondary pediatric care. Patient care emphasis will be placed on the evaluation and management of infant and preschool children and binocular vision disorders including strabismus and amblyopia. The resident will have opportunities in vision information processing assessments, traumatic brain injury cases, and other specialties as interested. Residents will be equipped with the necessary tools for life-long learning through clinical, scholarly, and didactic activities, thereby enabling continued advanced level competency and patient-centered care throughout their professional career.

 Residency Supervisor:

Paula McDowell, OD, FAAO
Michigan College of Optometry 
1124 S. State Street, MCO 250
Big Rapids, MI 49307 
231.591.2182 - telephone 
231.591.2394 - fax 
[email protected]

 

Program Information

All Michigan College of Optometry optometric residency programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education, 243 N Lindberg Blvd., Suite 301 St. Louis, MO, and can be contacted at [email protected]