Aleda Lutz VAMC

To provide excellent primary care optometry in a hospital setting with a large population of diabetes, cataract, glaucoma, and other pathologies.

All VA's nationwide are requiring the COVID-19 Vaccination. This mandate has been established by the national VHA Office of Academic Affiliations in conjunction with the CDC, as it has been added to the CDC guidelines web site: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/adults/rec-vac/hcw.html 

This does not include boosters, just the initial two dose. However, if you received the single dose of J&J, we are requiring at least one booster. Exemptions must be approved through the VA well in advance before the students rotation. 

Aleda Lutz vaccine exemption forms and more infrmation can be found: https://www.va.gov/saginaw-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/health-professional-trainee-information/ 

Much like the Influenza vaccine, all Health Professions Trainees (HPT) training in a VA facility must be fully vaccinated or have an exemption filed (medical or religious) with the Office of the Designated Education Officer at the VA using the following VA Form 10-263.

COVID vaccines are available through our occupational Health Department.

Click HERE to view the requirements before starting rotation. 

Click HERE for fillable Student Information Page

On the first day, you also will be required to provide two pieces of government issued ID: a photo drivers license or passport and/or FSU student ID. In addition, you may have to present your social security card or original/certified copy of birth certificate if asked. You are also required to present your Vehicle Registration and Proof of Insurance.

Students will report to the main building for orientation but will report for pateint care at the optometry clinic.

Contact Person:

Sarah Sharrard-Boughton, O.D.

E-Mail: [email protected]

Contact Dr. Sharrard-Boughton six weeks prior to start of rotation.

Clinical Teaching Faculty:

Kathy Lewis, O.D.
Jason Fliegel, O.D.
Gabrielle McGuire, O.D.
Sarah Sharrard, O.D.
Katelynn Parmalee-Rau, O.D.

Support Staff:

4 Optometric Technicians and 2 Opticians

Operating Hours: M-F, 7:45am-4:15pm Hours of direct patient care per day: 7 (35 per week) Number of patients seen by extern per day: 6-8

• To become clinically proficient in diagnosis and management of ocular disease with emphasis on the geriatric population.
• To understand a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• To foster patient communication skills.
• To provide basic low vision services.

• Not provided by the facility
• Approximate cost: $600/mo. (Fox Glenn - free golf at selected courses)

• Saginaw and Saginaw Township: pop. 150,000
• Saginaw Symphony
• Midland Center for Performing Arts
• Saginaw Spirit Hockey, Saginaw Sting Football, Midland Loons Baseball

• Psychology
• Psychiatry
• Rehabilitative Medicine
• Geriatric Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• General Practice Medicine
• Diabetes
• Dentistry
• Dispensing Pharmacy
• Hypertension
• Respiratory
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Urology
• General Surgery
• Laboratory
• Radiology
• Medical Residents
• Audiology

• Contact Dr. Bradley Taylor six weeks prior to start of rotation
• Time is set aside daily for clinic/case discussion, formal lecture, or hospital wide grand rounds
• Reference library available for student use
• Internet access available
• CPR certification required (refresher course available)
• Paperless medical and optometric records
• Wheelchair accessible lanes (2), minimal bedside examinations
• Level 3 Poly Trauma Site
• Computer access to pharmaceutical agents and interactions
• On site cafeteria
• Low vision rehabilitation program and mobility rehabilitation specialist
• Screening clinic for controlled diabetics
• Diabetic Clinic for controlled diabetics
• Consults with other hospital medical providers