Optometry Externship Programs - Veterans Affairs
Optometric Externship Programs Directory 5-2012
Alabama
Birmingham VAMC Medical Center
Optometry (112-C)
700 S. 19th Street
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 933-8101
Student Coordinator: Lisa Bowerman, OD, Lisa.Bowerman@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UAB 4 9 weeks 20
VA Birmingham Healthcare System
Huntsville VA CBOC Outpatient Clinic
301 Governors Drive Parking included
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 535-3100
Student Coordinator: Michael Brown, OD, Michael.BrownD@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UAB 1-2 12 weeks 4-8
Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (Montgomery and Tuskegee Campuses)
Montgomery Campus VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic Lodging included at Montgomery Campus
215 Perry Hill Road Parking included
Montgomery, AL 36109
(334) 272-4670
Tuskegee –Campus VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (3-230) Lodging included at Montgomery Campus
2400 Hospital Road Parking included
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-0550
Student Coordinator: Stephen Bordlee, OD, Stephen.Bordlee@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UAB 1 10 weeks 5
NECO 1 10 weeks 5
Tuscaloosa VAMC Medical Center
Optometry (679/123) Housing included
3701 East Loop Road Meals included
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Parking included
(205) 554-2847 Recreation Facility included
Student Coordinator: Nathan Whitaker, OD, Nathan.Whitaker@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UAB 2 10 weeks 8
ICO 1 10 weeks 4
Arizona
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System
Casa Grande CBOC Outpatient Clinic
1876 E. Sabin Dr. Parking included
Casa Grande, AZ 85222
(520) 792-1450 x1-8223
Student Coordinator: Matthew Rhodes, OD, Matthew.Rhodes@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCBSO 2 9-12 weeks 10
Arizona
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System
Northwest Tucson Urban CBOC Outpatient Clinic
2945 W. Ina Rd Parking included
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 219-2418
Student Coordinator: Robert D. Spruance, OD, Robert.Spruance@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCO 1 12 weeks 4
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System
Sierra Vista VA CBOC Outpatient Clinic
Optometry
101 N. Coronado Drive, Suite A
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
(520) 459-1529 x3489
Student Coordinator: Danielle Weiler, OD, Danielle.Weiler@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCO 2 12 weeks 8
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System
Southeast Tucson VA CBOC Outpatient Clinic
7395 S Houghton Rd Suite 129 Parking included
Tucson, AZ 85747
(520) 792-1450 x3188-3411
Student Coordinator: Jason R Powell, OD, Jason.Powell1@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCO 1 12 weeks 4
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System
Tucson VAMC Medical Center
Optometry (2-112A) SWBRC (3-124) Parking included
3601 S. 6th Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85723
(520) 792-1450 x1-2954
Student Coordinator: Alyon Wasik, OD, Alyon.Wasik@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCO 2 12 weeks 8
SUNY 2 12 weeks 8
TOSU 1 12 weeks 4
Arkansas
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
North Little Rock Campus (Ft. Roots) Outpatient Clinic
2200 Ft. Roots Drive
NLR, AR 72114
(501)257-2276
Student Coordinator: Frederic L. Hammond OD, Frederick.Hammond@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCO 1 12 weeks 4
California
Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS)
Bakersfield VA CBOC Outpatient Clinic
Optometry
1801 Westwind Drive
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 632-1840 or (661) 632-1877 (no voicemail at this extension)
Student Coordinator: Anh-Tuan H. Nguyen, OD, Anh-Tuan.Nguyen@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCO 1 12 weeks 4
Central California Health Care System
Fresno VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Section (112-Opt)
2615 E. Clinton Avenue
Fresno, CA 93703
(559) 225-6100 x5101
Student Coordinator: Alvaro Castillo, OD, Alvaro.Castillo@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
PUCO 2 12 weeks 8
UCB 2 10 weeks 10
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System
Livermore VA Division Medical Center
Eye Clinic
4951 Arroyo Road
Livermore, CA 94550
(925) 373-4700 x35246
Student Coordinator: David Yang, OD; David.Yang@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 1 10 weeks 5
VA Long Beach Health Care System Medical Center
Blind Rehabilitation Center (011-BRC)
5901 E. 7th Street
Long Beach, CA 90822
(562) 826-8000 x6585
Student Coordinators: Sally H. Dang, OD; Sally.Dang@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 10 weeks 4
PCO 1 10 weeks varied per demand (listed as Specialty)
Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS)
Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center Ambulatory Care
Optometry (112-C)
351 E. Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 253-2677
Student Coordinator: Chang H. Kim, OD, Chang.Kim@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCO 3 12 weeks 12
UCB 1 10 weeks 5
California
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System
Monterey VA CBOC Outpatient Clinic
Eye Clinic
3401 Engineer Lane
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 883-3800 x43659
Student Coordinator: Lee Vien, OD; Lee.Vien@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 1 10 weeks 5
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System
Palo Alto VAMC Medical Center
Optometry (112/OPTOM)
3801 Miranda Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 493-5000 x62026
Student Coordinators: David Yang, OD; David.Yang@; Katherine Portugal, OD, Katherine.Portugal@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 1 10 weeks 5
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
SCCO 1 12 weeks 4
San Francisco VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (112A)
4150 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-4810
Student Coordinator: Andrew Mick, OD, Andrew.Mick@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 2 10 weeks 10
San Jose VA CBOC Outpatient Clinic
Optometry (112)
80 Great Oaks Boulevard
San Jose, CA 95119
(408) 363-3000 x72023
Student Coordinators: David Hicks, OD; David.Hicks6@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS)
Santa Maria VA CBOC Outpatient Clinic
Optometry
1550 E. Main St
Santa Maria, CA 93454
805-354-6010
Student Coordinator: Krista Martin, OD, Krista.Martin@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 1 10-12 weeks 5
California
Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHS)
West Los Angeles VA Healthcare Center Medical Center
Optometry 691/123 (Eyecare Center Bldg. 304 room 2-111)
11301 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90073
(310) 478-3711 x42356
Student Coordinator: Pauline F. Ilsen, OD, Pauline.Ilsen@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCO 4 12 weeks 16
Colorado
VA Eastern Colorado HCS
Colorado Springs CBOC Outpatient Clinic
Eye Clinic – Suite 301
320 East Fontanero Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
719-866-6229
Student Coordinator: Dustin Anderson, OD, Dustin.Anderson@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
WUCO (pending) 1 12 weeks 4
Connecticut
VA Connecticut Health Care System
Newington Campus Medical Center
Optometry Section (182) Parking included
555 Willard Ave.
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-6742
Student Coordinator: Leonard Oshinskie, OD, Leonard.Oshinskie@ (ICO, Midwestern and PCO), Richard Sui, OD, Richard.Sui@ (NECO and SUNY)
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2 12 weeks 8
PCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-6
SUNY 1 12 weeks 1-2
ICO 2 12 weeks 8
MWU 2 10 weeks 7-8
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
West Haven Campus – Primary Care Eye Clinic Medical Center
Building 2/Floor 2 Parking included
950 Campbell Ave.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 932-5711 x2760
Student Coordinator: Jordan Zinn, OD, Jordan.Zinn@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
Connecticut
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
West Haven Campus – Low Vision Clinic Medical Center
Building 2/Floor 2 Parking included
950 Campbell Ave.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 932-5711 x2145
Student Coordinator: Kara Gagnon, OD, Kara.Gagnon@ (Low Vision Program)
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
Delaware
Wilmington VAMC Medical Center
1601 Kirkwood Highway Parking included
Wilmington, DE 19805 Exercise facilities available on site
(302) 994-2511
Student Coordinator: Lisa Stottlemyer, OD, Lisa.Stottlemyer@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2 6 months 4
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
NOVA 1 3/6 months 4
SUNY 1 3 months 1
Florida
Bay Pines VAHCS Medical Center
Bay Pines, FL 33744
(727) 398-6661
Student Coordinator: Paul J. Gruosso, OD, Paul.Gruosso@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
NOVA 2 12 weeks 4-8
Western 2 12 weeks 8
Daytona Beach - William Chappel OPC Outpatient Clinic
551 National Health Care Blvd. Parking Included
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 323-7585
Student Coordinator: Ian Raden, OD, MBA, Ian.Raden@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 3 12 weeks 12
SCO 0-1 16 weeks 3
Florida
Gainesville - Malcom Randall VAMC Outpatient Clinic/Medical Center
Eye Clinic Meals included (3 meals at Main Hosp only)
5533 SW 64th Street Free parking included
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 376-1611 x4908
Student Coordinator: Regina Portocarrero, OD, Regina.Portocarrero@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NOVA 2 12 weeks 8*
SCO 2 12 weeks 8*
IAUPR 1 12 weeks 4*
UIWRSO 1 12 weeks 4*
MWU 1 12 weeks 4*
*(maximum number of positions available per year for each institution)
Lake City VAMC Medical Center
619 S. Marion Avenue Meals included
Lake City, FL 32025 Parking included
(386) 755-3016 x2373 Recreation Facility included
Student Coordinator: Melissa Nichols, OD, Melissa.Nichols@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 2* (*3 students total/rotation and 12 students total/year PCO 1 12 weeks 2*
NECO 1 12 weeks 2*
NOVA 1 12 weeks 2*
Miami VAMC Medical Center
Surgical Services (112)
1201 NW 16th St.
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 575-7000 x3244
Student Coordinator: Huan Guan, OD, Huan.Guan@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UC Berkeley 1 10 weeks 5
New Port Richey OPC Outpatient Clinic
11031 US Hwy 19, Suite 102 Parking included
Port Richey, FL 34668
(727) 863-1035
Student Coordinators: James A. Rakes, OD, FAAO, James.Rakes2@ and Christopher L. Suhr, OD, FAAO, Christopher.Suhr1@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IU 1 12 weeks 4
UAB 1 12 weeks 4
Western 1 12 weeks 4
Ocala VA Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic
Eye Clinic Parking included
3307 SW 26th Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 861-3940 x1216
Student Coordinator: Sarah V. Cordes, OD, Sarah.Cordes@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
Western 1 12 weeks 4
Florida
Orlando VA Healthcare Center Outpatient Clinic
Eye Clinic
5201 Raymond Street
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 629-1599
Student Coordinator: John M. Spalding, OD, John.Spalding@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NOVA 1 12 weeks 4
VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System
Pensacola Joint Ambulatory Care Center Ambulatory Care Center
790 Veterans Way
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850)912-2556
Student Coordinator: T. Michael Goen, OD, Michael.Goen@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IU 1 12 weeks 4
Tallahassee VA OPC Outpatient Clinic
1607 St. James Court Parking included
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 878-0191
Student Coordinator: Angel L. Rivera, O.D., M.S., Angel.Rivera1@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 2 14 weeks 8 Maximum
IU 1 12 weeks 4 Maximum
IAUSO 1 16 weeks 4 Maximum
Waterloo 1 15 weeks 4 Maximum
Tampa – James A. Haley VAMC
Eye Clinic-Advanced Ambulatory Low Vision Clinic
10770 N. 46th Street, Bldg F Outpatient Clinic
Tampa, FL 33617 Parking Included
(813) 903-2441
Student Coordinator: Susan H. Payne, O.D., susan.payne1@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 2-3
The Villages VA Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic
Eye Clinic Parking included
8900 SE 165th Mulberry Lane
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 674-5130
Student Coordinator: Matthew G. Cordes, OD, Matthew.Cordes@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IU 1 12 weeks 4
Western 5 12 weeks 20
NOVA 0-1 12 weeks 2-4
ICO 0-1 12 weeks 2-4
Florida
Viera VA OPC Outpatient Clinic
2900 Veterans Way
Viera, FL 32904
(321) 637-3646
Student Coordinator: Robert Hillsgrove, OD, Robert.Hillsgrove@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 2* (*4 students maximum per year)
UIWRSO 1 12 weeks 3
West Palm Beach VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic
7305 N. Military Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33410
(561) 422-6442
Student Coordinator: Clifton Stephens, OD, Clifton.Stephens@ and Amy Pikal, OD, Amy.Pikal@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
Georgia
Augusta VAMC Medical Center
Blind Rehabilitation Center (291) Parking included
1 Freedom Way Employee Fitness Center included
Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 733-0188
Student Coordinator: Diane Lindsay, OD, Diane.Lindsay@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 6 months 2
Hawaii
VA Medical & Regional Office Center - Honolulu
Honolulu - Spark Matsunaga Ambulatory Care Ambulatory Care
Eye Clinic (111E) Parking included
459 Patterson Road Recreation Facility included
Honolulu, HI 96819-1522
(808) 433-7693 or (808) 433-7642
Student Coordinator: Jon M. Sakuda, OD, Jon.Sakuda@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 1 10 weeks 4
PUCO 1 12 weeks 3
SCCO 1 12 weeks 2
Illinois
Illiana Health Care System
Danville VAMC – Danville Campus Medical Center
1900 East Main St. (112E) Housing included
Danville, IL 61832 Parking included
(217) 554-5403 Recreation Facility included
Student Coordinator: Stephen Boyer, OD, Stephen.Boyer@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IU 1 12 weeks 4
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
SCO 1 12 weeks 4
Illinois
Illiana Health Care System
Peoria Campus – Bob Michel VA OPC Outpatient Clinic
Optometry (11P1)
7717 N. Orange Prairie Road
Peoria, IL 61615-9323
(309) 589-6800 x47212 or x47118
Student Coordinator: Lara Pedretti, OD, Lara.Pedretti@ and Sarah Vanway, OD, Sarah.Vanway@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
UIWRSO 1 16 weeks 3
Edward Hines, Jr. VAMC Medical Center
Bldg. 113, Hines Blind Rehabilitation Center
5th and Roosevelt Road
Hines, IL 60141
(708) 202-2124
Student Coordinator: Joan Stelmack, OD, MPH, Joan.Stelmack@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 2 12 weeks 8 (Combined with ABJ program - 1 day at Hines,
3days at ABJ Indiana, and 1 day at JB)
Marion IL VA Medical Center Medical Center
2401 West Main Street Housing included
Marion, IL 62901 Parking included
(618) 997-5311
Student Coordinator: Linda Lucas, OD, Linda.Lucas2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UMSL 1 16 weeks 3
Great Lakes Health Care System
Capt. James A. Lovell FHCC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (112e)
3001 Green Bay Road
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 688-1900
Student Coordinator: Stuart Richer, OD, PhD, Stuart.Richer1@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
Jesse Brown (West Side) VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (MC 170-F)
820 S. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 569-7501
Student Coordinator: Michelle Marciniak, OD, Michelle.Marciniak@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 2 12 weeks 8
IU 1 12 weeks 4
PCO 1 6 months variable
SCO 1 12 weeks variable
Waterloo 1 12 weeks variable
Indiana
Adam Benjamin Jr. Outpatient Clinic CBOC of Jesse Brown VAMC
Eye Clinic Parking included
9301 Madison Street
Crown Point, IN 46307
(312) 569-5257
Student Coordinator: Treacy Adamo, OD, MS, FAAO, Treacy.Adamo2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4 (Combined with ABJ program - 1 day at Hines,
2-3days at ABJ IN, and 1 day at JB Illinois)
VA Northern Indiana Health Care System
Ft. Wayne VA Campus Medical Center
Eye Clinic 112B Parking included
2121 Lake Avenue
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 460-1442
Student Coordinator: Traci Seng, OD, Traci.Seng@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IU 1 12 weeks 4
FSU 1 16 weeks 3
Indianapolis - Roudebush VAMC Medical Center
1481 W. 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 554-0053
Student Coordinator: Steve Petkovich, OD, Steve.Petkovich@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IU 1 12 weeks 4
Kansas
Eastern Kansas VA Healthcare System
Topeka - Colmery O'Neil VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (#11-0)
2200 Gage Blvd.
Topeka, KS 66622
(785) 350-3111
Student Coordinator: Thomas Lutz, OD, Thomas.Lutz@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UH 2 12 weeks 6
SCO 1 12 weeks 3
Wichita MAMROC Outpatient Clinic
Specialty Care 11-sc Parking included
5500 E. Kellogg
Wichita, KS 67218
(316) 685-2221
Student Coordinator: Michelle Dent, OD, Michelle.Dent2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UMSL 1-2 8 weeks or 16 weeks 3-4
SCO 1-2 12 weeks 3-4
PCO 1-2 12 weeks 3-4
WUCO 1-2 12 weeks 3-4
UIWRSO 1-2 12 weeks 3-4
Kentucky
Lexington VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Clinic OOPC-OPT (LD) Parking included
1101 Veterans Drive
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 233-4511 x3645
Student Coordinator: Ashley Rone, OD, Ashley.Rone@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
SCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
Waterloo 2-4 13 weeks 12-16
IU 1-2 12 weeks 4-8
MWU 1-2 12 weeks 3-6
Maine
VA New England Health Care System
Togus VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (112/EYE) Housing included
1 VA Center Parking included
Augusta, ME 04330 Meals included
(207) 623-8411 x5284 Recreation facility included
Student Coordinator: James Patrick Smith, OD, James.Smith20@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 3 months 4
Maryland
VA Maryland Health Care System
Baltimore VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic, Rm 2D-168 (112/OPT)
10 North Greene St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 605-7230
Student Coordinator: Anthony B. Litwak, OD, Anthony.Litwak@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 3 6 months 6
NECO 1 6 months 2
SUNY 1 3-6 months 2
VA Maryland Healthcare System
Perry Point VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Clinic (11CI) Housing included
Perry Point, MD 21902 Parking included
(410) 642-2411 x5080
Student Coordinator: Amy Jill Quan, O.D., F.A.A.O., Amy.Quan@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IU 1-2 12 weeks 8* (*Up to 2 students/rotation possible,
ICO 1-2 12 weeks 8* 8 students total/year)
SUNY 1-2 12 weeks 8*
Massachusetts
Bedford VAMC - Edith Nourse Rogers Medical Center
Eye Clinic (518-111A) Parking included
200 Springs Road Recreation Facility included
Bedford, MA 01730
(781) 687-2538
Student Coordinator: Anna DeNardo, OD, Anna.DeNardo@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 4 12 weeks 16
Western 1 12 weeks 4
VA Boston Healthcare System
Brockton Division Medical Center
Optometry Clinic (112B) Parking included
940 Belmont St.
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 583-4500
Student Coordinator: Kevin Toolin, OD, Kevin.Toolin@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2-3 3/6 months 6 6 – 4th year students/year
NECO 3-4 3/6 months 4-6 12 – 3rd year students/year
VA Boston Healthcare System
Jamaica Plain Campus Medical Center
Eye Clinic (112A) Parking included
150 South Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02130
(857) 364-6040
Student Coordinator: Douglas Rett, OD, Douglas.Rett2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2-3 3 months 10
PCO 1 12 weeks 2
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4
VA Boston Healthcare System
West Roxbury VAMC Medical Center
1400 VFW Parkway Parking included
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 323-7700
Student Coordinator: Lisa Fanciullo, OD, Lisa.Fanciullo@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4 4 – 4th year students/year
VA Boston Healthcare System
Lowell VA-OPC Ambulatory Care
130 Marshall Road Parking included
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 671-9126
Student Coordinator: Elaine, Diamond-Ford, OD, Elaine.Diamond-Ford@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 4 12 weeks 16
VA Boston Healthcare System
Worcester Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic
605 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA 01605
(508) 856-0104
Student Coordinator: James Aylward, OD, James.Aylward@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
Massachusetts
Northampton VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Clinic Meals included
421 North Main St. Parking included
Leeds, MA 01053-9764
(413) 582-2187
Student Coordinator: Michele Miranda, OD, Michele.Miranda@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
Michigan
Battle Creek VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (123) Parking included
5500 Armstrong Road Recreation Facility included
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 966-5600 x32451
Student Coordinator: Molly McGinty-Tauren, OD, Molly.McGinty-Tauren@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
FSU 2 16 weeks 6
ICO 1 14 weeks 2
NECO 1 (occasionally) 14 weeks 2
Western 2 14 weeks 2
Detroit – John Dingell VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Clinic (112A)
4646 John R. Street
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 576-1000 x63972
Student Coordinator: Phillip R. Elston, OD, Phillip.Elston@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 0-2 12 weeks 0-8
FSU 2 16 weeks 6
PCO 0-2 16 weeks 0-6
Waterloo 2 16 weeks 6
NECO 2 16 weeks 6
SCO 0-1 12 weeks 0-4
MCO 0-1 12 weeks 0-4
VAMC Battle Creek
Grand Rapids VA OPC Outpatient Clinic
Optometry (11Q)
3019 Coit NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 365-9462
Student Coordinator: Douglas Coon, OD, Douglas.Coon@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
FSU 2 16 weeks 6
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
Saginaw - Aleda E. Lutz VAMC Medical Center
Optometry (123) Parking included
1500 Weiss St.
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 497-2500 x11845 or x11846
Student Coordinator: Kathy Lewis, OD (FSU), Kathy.Lewis@ and Jason Fliegel, OD (ICO), Jason.Fliegel@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
FSU 2 16 weeks 6
ICO 1 10 weeks 4
Minnesota
Minneapolis VA Health Care System Medical Center
One Veterans Drive (100-77) Parking included
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 629-7578
Student Coordinator: Joseph Pruitt, OD, FAAO, Joseph.Pruitt3@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UMSL 1-2 6-12 weeks 4-8* (*2 students per rotation -
MCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8* 8 students total/year)
SCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8*
UIWRSO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8*
St. Cloud VA Health Care System Medical Center
4801 Veterans Drive
Minneapolis, MN 56303
(320) 255-6370
Student Coordinator: Amber Scharnweber, OD, FAAO, Amber.Scharnweber2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
Missouri
VA Heartland-West
Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital Medical Center
Eye Clinic Parking included
800 Hospital Drive
Columbia, MO 65201
573-814-6000 x53120
Student Coordinator: Richard Zimbalist, OD, Richard.Zimbalist@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UMSL 1 16 weeks 3
VA Heartland-West
Kansas City VA Medical Center Medical Center
Eye/Victors Clinic (112G) Parking included
4801 Linwood Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64128
(816) 861-4700
Student Coordinator: Timothy Harkins, OD, Timothy.Harkins@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UMSL 3 16 weeks 12
St. Louis VA Healthcare Center
St. Louis VA - John Cochran Division Medical Center
Eye Clinic (11F JC)
1 Jefferson Barracks Road
St. Louis, MO 63129
(314) 652-4100 x63492
Student Coordinator: Dwayne Young, OD, Dwayne.Young@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UMSL 2 16 weeks 6
Nevada
Las Vegas VAMC Medical Center
VASNHS (05-123)
P.O. Box 360001
North Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV 89036
(702) 636-3023
Student Coordinator: Paul Vejabul, OD, Paul.Vejabul@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCO 5 12 weeks 20
ICO 2 12 weeks 8
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System Medical Center in Reno Nevada
Eye Clinic (11AC-E)
975 Kirman Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 786-7200 x6057
(775) 326-5743 fax
Student Coordinator: Kristin Rutherford, OD, Kristin.Brennan2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 1 10 weeks 5
PUCO 1 16 weeks 4
NECO variable based on slots filled by above institutions, 16wks, variable
New Hampshire
Manchester VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (112) Housing included (as available)
718 Smyth Rd Parking included
Manchester, NH 03104 3 Meals Per Day included
(603) 624-4366 x6732
Student Coordinator: Jessica Potter, OD, FAAO, Jessica.Potter@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 3 3-6 months 12
PCO 1-2 3-6 months 4-8
New Jersey
VA New Jersey Health Care System
East Orange Campus Medical Center
112/Eye (Students shared with Lyons Campus)
385 Tremont Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
(973) 676-1000 x1138
Lyons Campus Medical Center
Optometry Clinic
151 Knollcroft Road
Lyons, NJ 07939
(908) 647-0180 x4590
Student Coordinator: Joseph Cercone, OD, Joseph.Cercone@; and Mayur Bhavsar, OD, Mayur.Bhavsar@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2-3 12 weeks 8-12
SUNY 1-2 12 weeks 4-8
UH 1 16 weeks 1
Western 1 12 weeks 4
MWU 1 12 weeks 1-4
New Mexico
New Mexico Veterans Healthcare System
Albuquerque VAMC Medical Center
Optometry (112A) Parking included
1501 San Pedro SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 265-1711
Student Coordinator: Michael Sullivan-Mee, OD, Michael.Sullivan-Mee@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UH 1-2 16 weeks 6
SCO 0-1 16 weeks 1-3
NSUCO 0-1 8 weeks 0-1
UCB 0-1 8 weeks 3-5
SCCO 0-1 8 weeks 1-4
New York
New York Harbor Health Care System
Brooklyn Campus Medical Center
Surgical Service (112)
800 Poly Place
Brooklyn, NY 11209
(718) 836-6600
Student Coordinator: Evan Canellos, OD, Evan.Canellos@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 2 10 weeks 8* (*14 -16 students total/year)
PCO 1 12/24 weeks 2-4*
ICO 1 12 weeks 2-4*
VA Hudson Valley Health Care System
Montrose - FDR VA Hospital Ambulatory Care (Students rotate between Montrose
Optometry Service (620-123) Housing included and Castle Point Campuses)
Montrose, NY 10548 Meals included
(914) 737-4400 x2014 for Montrose Parking included
(845) 831-2000 x5663 for Castle Point Recreation Facility included
Student Coordinator: Jean Jung, OD, Jean.Jung@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
NECO 2 12 weeks 8
IU 2 12 weeks 8
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
Northport VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Service (123) Housing included
79 Middleville Road Parking included
Northport, NY 11768
(631) 261-4400 x2038
Student Coordinator: Gwen Gnadt, OD, Gwen.Gnadt@ and Michael Fischer, OD, Michael.Fischer5@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 2 12 weeks 8
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
New York
New York Harbor Health Care System
St. Albans Campus Primary and Extended Care
Optometry Section (112Z) Parking included
Linden Blvd and 179th Street
St. Albans, NY 11425
(718) 298-8498
Student Coordinator: Evan Canellos, OD, Evan.Canellos@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
Waterloo 1 12 weeks 4
VA Healthcare Network Upstate New York
Syracuse VAMC Medical Center
800 Irving Ave. Parking included
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 425-4400
Student Coordinator: Gerald Abruzzese, OD, Gerald.Abruzzese@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 2 12 weeks 4-8
Montreal 1 12 weeks 4
Western NY VAHCS Medical Center
222 Richmond Avenue
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 297-1079
Student Coordinator: Julia Terry, OD, Julia.Terry@
Vision Impairment Services for Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) Buffalo VA
3495 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
Student Coordinator: Carolyn Ihrig, OD, Carolyn.ihrig@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
Western NY VAHCS Medical Center
Vision Impairment Services for Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) Buffalo VA
3495 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
Student Coordinator: Carolyn Ihrig, OD, Carolyn.ihrig@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
North Carolina
W. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center
Salisbury - W. G. Hefner VAMC Medical Center
Optometry (11G/112E) Housing included (when available)
1601 Brenner Ave. Meals included (when available)
Salisbury, NC 28144 Parking included
(704) 638-9000 x3836 or x4044 Recreation Facility included
Student Coordinator: Joan Sears, OD, FAAO, Joan.Sears@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 4 3/6 months variable
SCO 2 16 weeks variable
NOVA 1 12 weeks variable
TOSU 1 12 weeks variable
UAB 0-1 10 weeks variable
ICO 0-1 12 weeks variable
North Carolina
Fayetteville VA Medical Center
Fayetteville - VAMC Medical Center
Dept. of Surgery, Eye Clinic Housing included (when available)
2300 Ramsey Street Meals – on site canteen
Fayetteville, NC 28301 Parking included
(910) 488-2120 or (800) 771-6106 x5169
Student Coordinator: James A. Porter, OD, James.Porter3@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2 3/6 months variable
MWU 2 10 weeks variable
UIWRSO 2 12 weeks variable
Ohio
Louis B. Stokes Department of Veterans Affairs
Akron Veterans Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic
Optometry Parking included
55 West Waterloo Road
Akron, OH 44319
(330) 724-7715 x1227
Student Coordinator: Jennifer Goldberg, OD, FAAO, Jennifer.Goldberg@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
TOSU 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 2 12 weeks 8
Louis B. Stokes Department of Veterans Affairs
Canton Veterans Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic
Optometry (112C) Parking included
733 Market Avenue
South Canton, OH 44702
(330) 489-4580
Student Coordinator: Ben Flagel, OD, Benjamin.Flagel@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
TOSU 1 12 weeks 2* (*4-8 students total/year)
ICO 1 12 weeks 2*
PCO 1 12 weeks 2*
Chillicothe VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (11g1b) Housing included
17273 State Route 104 Meals included
Chillicothe, OH 45601 Parking included
(740) 773-1141 x7853 Recreation Facility included
Student Coordinator: Susan Zacatelco, OD, Susan.Zacatelco@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 2 13 weeks 8
Louis B. Stokes Department of Veterans Affairs
Parma Veterans Multi-Specialty Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic
Optometry Parking included
8787 Brookpark Road
Parma, OH 44129
(216) 739-7000 x2947
Student Coordinator: Vincent Driggs, OD, Vincent.Driggs@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
TOSU 1 12 weeks 4
UMSL 1 8 weeks 1
UIWRSO 1 12 weeks 1
Ohio
Louis B. Stokes Cleveland VAMC
Cleveland VA - Wade Park Division Medical Center
10701 East Blvd (112w)
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 791-3800 x3927
Student Coordinator: Scott Anthony, OD, Scott.Anthony@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
TOSU 1 12 weeks 4
Columbus - Chalmers P. Wylie VA ACC Ambulatory Care Center
420 N. James Road Parking included
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 388-7870
Student Coordinator: Nicole Abrashoff, OD, Nicole.Abrashoff@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
TOSU 2 12 weeks 8
Dayton VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Section (112E) Parking included
1400 W Third St. Recreation Facility included
Dayton, OH 45428
(937) 262-2105
Student Coordinator: Dennis J. Light, OD, FAAO Dennis.Light@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IU 1 12 weeks 4
TOSU 2 12 weeks 8
Louis B. Stokes Cleveland VAMC
Youngstown Veterans Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic
Optometry
2031 Belmont Avenue
Youngstown, OH 44505
(330) 740-9200
Student Coordinator: Peter Calla, OD, Peter.Calla@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks variable
Oklahoma
Muskogee VA Medical Center Medical Center
Optometry (11A) Parking included
1011 Honor Heights Drive Recreation Facility included
Muskogee, OK 74401
(918) 683-3261
Student Coordinator: Angela Harris Charlton, OD, Angela.Charlton@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NSUCO 1-2 8 weeks variable
SCO 1-2 12 weeks variable
Waterloo 1-2 16 weeks variable
PCO 1-2 varies variable
Oklahoma
Muskogee VAMC
Tulsa VA Outpatient Clinic Ambulatory Care
9322 E. 41st St.
Tulsa, OK 74145
(918) 628-2543
Student Coordinator: Rodney Bendure, OD, FAAO, Rodney.Bendure@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
WUCO 3 12 weeks 12
Oregon
Portland VAMC Medical Center
PO Box 1034 (P-3-Eye) Parking included
3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road Recreation Facility included
Portland, OR 97207
(503) 220-8262 x56860
Student Coordinators: Molly Cardenal, OD Molly.Cardenal2@; Amara Callahan, OD Amara.Callahan@; and Jonathon Thomas, OD Jonathon.Thomas@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2-3 12 weeks 8-12
PUCO 3 12 weeks 12
UCB 3 10 weeks 15
VA Roseburg Health Care System
Roseburg VA Medical Center Medical Center
Eye Clinic (100A) Housing included
913 NW Garden Valley Blvd Parking included
Roseburg, OR 97471
(541) 440-1000 x44905
Student Coordinator: Dirk Dittemore, OD, Dirk.Dittemore@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 1 12 weeks 4
VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics
White City VA Domiciliary
Medical Services Housing included
8495 Crater Lake Hwy
White City, OR 97503
541-826-2111 x3113
Student Coordinator: Mark Ostermeier, OD, Mark.Ostermeier@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 1 11 weeks 4
UCB 1 10 weeks 5
Pennsylvania
Allentown VA OPC Outpatient Clinic
Eye Clinic
3110 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 776-4323
Student Coordinator: Tom Scarino, OD, Thomas.Scarino@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2 3/6 months 8
Pennsylvania
Erie VA Medical Center Medical Center
Eye Clinic Parking included
135 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 860-2789
Student Coordinator: Heidi Mayer, OD, Heidi.Mayer@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 3 months 4
Lebanon VA Medical Center Medical Center
Eye Clinic (322) Recreational Facility included
1700 Lincoln Ave. Parking included
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-6621 x6173 or x4175
Student Coordinator: Rebecca Sterner, OD, Rebecca.Sterner@ ; Daniel Petley, OD, Daniel.Petley@ ; and Kevin Wolford, OD, Kevin.Wolford@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
PUCO 2 12 weeks 8
Waterloo 1 15 weeks 3
VA Philadelphia Healthcare System
Philadelphia VAMC Medical Center
Department of Surgery (112)
38th and Woodland Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-4112
Student Coordinator: Arthur Alexander, OD, Author.Alexander@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 3 6 months 6
PCO 4 3 months 4
NECO 1 6 months 1
SUNY 1 6 months 1
ICO 2 3 months 2
Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Medical Center
1111 East End Blvd. Parking included
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
(570) 824-3521
Student Coordinator: James M. Check, OD, James.Check@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2 3 or 6 months 8
Puerto Rico
VA Caribbean Healthcare System
Blind Rehab Center (124)
10 Casia Street
San Juan, PR 00921
Student Coordinator: Laura E Dalmasy Frouin, OD, laura.dalmasy@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IAU 1 12 weeks 4
Rhode Island
Providence VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (112) Parking included
623 Atwells Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 273-7100
Student Coordinator: Fatima Raposo, OD, Fatima.Raposo@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2 12 weeks 8 – 4th year students
NECO 2 5 months 4 – 3rd year students
PCO 1 12 weeks 4 – 4th year students
PCO 1 5 months 1 – 3rd year student
ICO 2 12 weeks 8
Montreal 2 12 weeks 8
South Carolina
Dorn VAMC Medical Center
6439 Garners Ferry Rd (112) Parking included
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-4000
Student Coordinator: Christian Jordan, OD, Christian.Jordan@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8* (*32 students maximum per year)
PCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8*
NOVA 1-3 12 weeks 4-12*
MCO 2 12 weeks 8*
IU 1 12 weeks 4
Charleston VAMC-Ralph Johnson VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic Parking included
109 Bee Street
Charleston, SC 29401-5799
(843)785-7392
Student Coordinator: Stephen Morse, OD, MPH, PhD, Stephen.Morse@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2 3 months 8* (*8 students maximum per year)
South Dakota
VA Black Hills Health Care System
Hot Springs VA Campus Medical Center
Eye Clinic (Surg 1) Housing included
500 N 5th St. Meals included
Hot Springs, SD 57747 Parking included
(605) 745-2040 Recreational Facility included
Student Coordinator: Thomas A. Golis, OD, Thomas.Golis@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4* (*6-8 students total/year)
PUCO 1 12 weeks 4*
Tennessee
Memphis VA Medical Center Medical Center
Optometry Clinic (112D) Low cost housing available through University of Tennessee
1030 Jefferson Ave Allied Health Services
Memphis, TN 38104 Parking included
(901) 523-8990 x5550
Student Coordinator: Michael R. White, OD, Michael.White5@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCO 5 16 weeks 15
ICO 1 12 weeks 3
UMSL 1 6 weeks 4
Johnson City - James H. Quillen VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (112E) Bldg. 8 Meals included
Mountain Home, TN 37684 Parking included
(423) 926-1171 x7230
Student Coordinator: John Gingrich, OD, johnt.gingrich@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCO 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 2 12 weeks 8
PCO 3 12 weeks 12
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4
WUCO 2 12 weeks 8
Texas
Amarillo VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic Parking included
6010 Amarillo Blvd. W.
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 355-9703
Student Coordinator: James O'Connor, OD, James.OConnor2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UH 1 16 weeks 4* (*Up to 3 students/rotation and 10 students
SCCO 1 12 weeks 4* total/year, currently 5 students total/year)
ICO 1 12 weeks 4*
UIWRSO 2 12 weeks 8
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
San Antonio VAMC
Outpatient Eye Clinic
Optometry Parking included
8410 Datapoint
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 949-8920
Student Coordinator: Dipti Singh, OD, Dipti.Singh@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UH 2 16 weeks 8
PCO 1 16 weeks 3
For the following school ONLY:
Student Coordinator: Thanh Le, OD, Thanh.Le3@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UIWRSO 2 12 weeks 8
Texas
VA Central Texas Health Care System
Temple VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Clinic
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 743-2628
Student Coordinator: Shawn Marable, OD, Shawn.Marable@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UHCO 1 16 weeks 3
Puerto Rico 1 12 weeks 4
MWU 1 12 weeks 3
VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network
Waco VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Clinic
4800 Memorial Drive
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 297-3106
Student Coordinator: Pending; please contact Shawn Marable, OD, (254) 743-2628, Shawn.Marable@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
SCO 1 12 weeks 4
Western 1 12 weeks 4
Utah
Salt Lake City VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic Parking included
500 Foothill Dr. Recreation Facility included
Salt Lake City, UT 84148
(801) 582-1565 x4802
Student Coordinator: Harald Olafsson, OD, Harald.Olafsson@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 1 10 weeks 4* (*3-4 students total/rotation,
SCCO 2 10 weeks 8* 12-16 students total/year)
OSU 1 10 weeks 4
SCO 1 16 weeks 3
Vermont
White River Junction VAMROC
White River Junction VAMC Medical Center
215 North Main Street Recreation Facility included
White River Junction, VT 05009 Meals included
(802) 295-9363 Parking included
Housing included-tentative
Student Coordinator: Richard Frick, OD, FAAO, Richard.Frick@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2 12 weeks 8
TOSU 1 12 weeks 4
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 1 12 weeks 0-4
Virginia
Hampton VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (112A) Parking included
100 Emancipation Dr. Recreation Facility included
Hampton, VA 23667
(757) 722-9961
Student Coordinator: Makesha Sink OD, Makesha.Sink@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 1 12 weeks 4* (*1 student/rotation – total of 4/year)
ICO 1 12 weeks 4*
SCO 1 16 weeks 3*
Richmond VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (112) Parking included
1201 Broad Rock Road Recreation Facility included
Richmond, VA 23249
(804) 675-5000
Student Coordinator: Jodi Rentz OD, Jodi.Rentz@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
Salem VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Section (112E1) Housing included
1970 Roanoke Blvd. Meals included
Salem, VA 24153 Parking included
(540) 982-2463 Recreation Facility included
Student Coordinator: Dan Eckermann, OD, (SCO, PCO, &WUCO) Daniel.Eckermann@
and Angela Musick, OD, (UAB & RSO), Angela.Musick1@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCO 1 15 weeks 1-3
PCO 1 12 weeks 1-4
UAB 1 12 weeks 1-4
RSO 1-2 12 weeks 1-8
WUCO (rotations filled as needed)
Washington
VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
American Lake VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (112 OP-A) Housing included
Tacoma, WA 98493 Meals included
(253) 583-1250 Parking included
Recreation Facility included
Student Coordinator: Jeffrey A. Hiett, OD, MS, Jeffery.Hiett@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 4 16 weeks 12
PUCO 2 24 weeks 4
Spokane VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (111) Parking included
4815 N. Assembly
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 434-7000 x6873
Student Coordinator: Allison Coit, OD, Allison.Coit2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 2 12 weeks 8
Washington
Walla Walla - Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medical Center
Optometry Service 687/123 Parking included
77 Wainwright Memorial Drive
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone (509) 527-3491; Fax (509) 526-6202
Student Coordinator: R. Rich Ryan, OD, Raymond.Ryan@
Enrollment: Norma Timmons, Norma.Timmons@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 1-2 11 weeks 4-8
West Virginia
Huntington VA Medical Center
Optometry Service (123) Parking included
1540 Spring Valley Drive
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-6755
Student Coordinator: Matthew Simpson, OD, Matthew.Simpson2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IU 2 12 weeks 8
ICO 2 12 weeks 8
OSU 1 12 weeks 4
Clarksburg - Louis A. Johnson VAMC Medical Center
Optometry (R018)
1 Hospital Drive
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(304) 623-3461
Student Coordinator: Gino F. Abruzzino, OD, (SCO), Gino.Abruzzino@ , and Brett Zwolensky, OD, (PCO), Brett.Zwolensky2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2 3/6 months 8
SCO 1 12 weeks 4
Martinsburg VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic Housing included (if available)
510 Butler Avenue
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 263-0811 x3529
Student Coordinator: Joseph M. Misera, OD, FAAO, Joseph.Misera2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
Wisconsin
Tomah VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Housing included
500 E. Veterans Street Parking included
Tomah, WI 54660
(800) 372-8662 x64088
Student Coordinator: Anjela Krome, OD, Anjela.Krome@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 3 months 4
Wisconsin
Zablocki VAMC Medical Center
Optometry
5000 W. National Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53295
(414) 384-2000 x42111
Student Coordinator: Kenneth M. Rose, OD, Kenneth.Rose@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 10-12 weeks 4* (*possibility for additional students
depending on space available)
Wyoming
Cheyenne VAMC Medical Center
Code 112 Parking included
2360 E. Pershing Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 778-7550
Student Coordinator: Gene Grubbs, OD, Gene.Grubbs@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
TOSU 1 12 weeks 2* (*1 student/rotation,
PUCO 1 14 weeks 2* 4 students total/year)
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