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Optometric Externship Programs Directory 8-2019
Alabama
Birmingham VAMC Medical Center
Optometry (112-C)
700 S. 19th Street
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 933-8101
Student Coordinator: Megan Mills, OD, Megan.Mills2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UABSO 4 12-16 weeks 12
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@; Stephen Boyer, OD, Stephen.Boyer@; and,
Gurjit Singh, OD, Gurjit.Singh@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UABSO 1 12-24 weeks 4
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
Student Coordinator: Stephen J. Bordlee, OD, Stephen.Bordlee@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UABSO 1 12-16 weeks 4
NECO 1 12-16 weeks 4
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
UABSO 1 10 weeks 5
NECO 1 10 weeks 5
Tuscaloosa VAMC Medical Center
Optometry (679/123) Housing Included
3701 East Loop Road Parking Included
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 Recreation Facility Included
(205) 554-2847
Student Coordinator: Lisa Schifanella, OD, MS, Lisa.Schifanella@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UABSO 3 12-16 weeks 9
ICO 0-4 12 weeks 0-4
Arizona
Phoenix VA Healthcare System
650 E. Indian School Rd. Parking Included
Phoenix, AZ 85012-1892
(602) 277-5551
Student Coordinator: William D. Gitchell, OD, William.Gitchell@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 5
Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System
Prescott VAMC Housing Included
500 Highway 89 North Parking Included
Prescott, AZ 86313
(928) 445-4860
Student Coordinator: Court Wilkins, OD, FAAO, MHS, Court.Wilkins@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 4
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
UCB 2 9-12 weeks 10
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: Renee Doss, OD, Renee.Doss@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCOMBKU 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) 664-1831 x3427
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
SCCOMBKU 2 12 weeks 8
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
SCCOMBKU 2 12 weeks 8
SUNY 2 12 weeks 8
OSU 2 16 weeks 6
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: John M. Neal, OD, John.Neal8@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCO 1 16 weeks 3
ICO 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
SCCOMBKU 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 x35554
Student Coordinator: Desiree Cadiz, OD; Desiree.Cadiz@
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 x6077
Student Coordinators: Sally H. Dang, OD; Sally.Dang@; Edward Chu, OD, Edward.Chu@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
SCCOMBKU 1 12 weeks 4
California
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: Diana Wu, OD, Diana.Wu@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCCOMBKU 3 12 weeks 12
UCB 1 10 weeks 5
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System
VA Monterey Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic
Major General William H. Gourley VA-DOD Outpatient Clinic
201 9th St
Marina, CA 93933
(831) 884-1000 x42174
Student Coordinator: Randall McPherran, OD; Randall.McPherran@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 1 10 weeks
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: Katherine Portugal, OD, Katherine.Portugal@; and Tran Nguyen, OD, Tran.Nguyen@
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
SCCOMBKU 1 12 weeks 4
San Francisco VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (112A)
4150 Clement Street
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 221-4810
Student Coordinator: Bernard Dolan, OD, MS; Bernard.Dolan@
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)
5855 Silver Creek Valley Place
San Jose, CA 95138
(408) 574-9100 x79190 (Dr. Hicks) or x79188 (Dr. Mangum)
Student Coordinators: David Hicks, OD, FAAO; David.Hicks6@ (UCB) and Dr. Andrew Mangum, OD, FAAO; Andrew.Mangum@ (SCCO/MBKU)
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 2 10 weeks 10
SCCOMBKU 1 12 weeks 4
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
SCCOMBKU 2 12 weeks 16
Colorado
VA Eastern Colorado HCS
Jewell Clinic – VISOR Program Outpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic
14400 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
303-283-5386
Student Coordinator: Shannon Kessler, OD, Shannon.Kessler@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 1 12 weeks 2
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: Richard Sui, OD, Richard.Sui@ (NECO, PCO and SUNY); David Imondi, OD, FAAO, David.Imondi@ (ICO, AZCOPT and WUCO)
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 2-4
WUCO 2 12 weeks 8
ICO 2 12 weeks 8
AZCOPT 1-2 10 weeks 2-4
SUNY 0-1 10 weeks 1-2
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
West Haven Campus – Primary Care Eye Clinic Medical Center
Building 2/Floor 4 Parking Included
950 Campbell Ave.
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 932-5711 x2760
Student Coordinator: Jordan Zinn, OD, Jordan.Zinn@; Co-Coordinator: Shannon Santapaola, OD, Shannon.Santapaola@
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 x4106
Student Coordinator: Jonathan Hamilton, OD, Jonathan.Hamilton@ (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 1-2*
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
PCO 1 12 weeks 1-2*
*depending on if other schools fill their spots total of 2-3/quarter
Florida
Bay Pines VAHCS Medical Center
Bay Pines, FL 33744
(727) 398-6661
Student Coordinator: Derek Richardson, Derek.Richardson5@ (ICO)
Vanessa Santos-Nevarez, OD, Vanessa.Santos-Nevarez@ (NECO, NOVA)
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
NOVA 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
Bradenton VA OPC Outpatient Clinic
5520 State Rd. 64 Suite 101
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 721-0649
Student Coordinator: Katherine S. Dunatov, OD, Katherine.Dunatov@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
WUCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8
UABSO 1 8 weeks up to 6
Daytona Beach - William Chappell Jr MSC Outpatient Clinic
551 National Health Care Blvd. Parking Included
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
(386) 323-7500 x37807
Student Coordinator: Darcy Eberle, OD, Darcy.Eberle@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 2 12 weeks 8
SCO 2 16 weeks 6
RSO 1 16 weeks 1
Gainesville - Malcom Randall VAMC Outpatient Clinic/Medical Center
Eye Clinic
5533 SW 64th Street Parking Included
Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 376-1611 x4908
Student Coordinators: 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 2*
RSO 1 12 weeks 2*
AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 2*
*maximum number of positions available per year for each institution
Florida
Jacksonville VA OPC Outpatient Clinic
Eye Clinic Parking Included
1536 N Jefferson Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 475-6310
Student Coordinator: Leah Wiedemann, OD, Leah.Wiedemann@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
RSO 2 16 weeks 6
Lake City VAMC Medical Center
619 S. Marion Avenue Meals Included
Lake City, FL 32025 Parking Included
(386) 755-3016 x2857 Recreation Facility Included
Student Coordinator: Jeffery Curry, OD, Jeffery.Curry@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 0-2* 12 weeks 8*
PCO 0-1* 12 weeks 4*
NECO 0-1* 12 weeks 4*
NOVA 0-1* 12 weeks 4*
IAUPR 0-1* 12 weeks 4*
AZCOPT 0-1* 12 weeks 4*
*Total of 3 students/rotation and 12 students total/year from all schools
Lee County VAHCC Outpatient Clinic
2489 Diplomat Pkwy, East
Cape Coral, FL 33909
Student Coordinator: Stephanie Cali, OD. Email: Stephanie.Cali@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
WUCO 1 12 weeks 4
Miami VA Healthcare System Outpatient Clinic
William “Bill” Kling VA
9800 W Commercial Blvd
Sunrise, FL 33351
(954) 475-5500 x5612 or x5617
Student Coordinator: Johnlee Beaton, OD, Johnlee.Beaton@; Andrew Jensen, OD, Andrew.Jensen3@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NOVA 1 12 weeks 4
Miami VAMC Medical Center
Surgical Services (112)
1201 NW 16th St.
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 575-7000 x3244
Student Coordinator: James Fabian, OD, James.Fabian@ (NOVA); Molly O. Johnson, OD, Molly.Johnson5@ (UCB)
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UCB 2 9 weeks 9
NOVA 1 12 weeks 4
Ocala VA Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic
Eye Clinic Parking Included
3307 SW 26th Ave
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 861-3969
Student Coordinator: April Fisher, O.D.; April.Fisher@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
WUCO 1- 2 12 weeks 4-8
Florida
Orlando VA Healthcare Center Outpatient Clinic
Lake Baldwin
5201 Raymond Street
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 629-1599
Student Coordinator: Erica J. Walker, OD, Erica.Walker@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
MCPHS 2 16 weeks 6
NOVA 1 12 weeks 4
Orlando VA Healthcare Center Outpatient Clinic
Lake Nona
13800 Veterans Way
Orlando, FL 32827
(407) 631-1000
Student Coordinator: Beth Norris, OD, Beth.Norris@; Sara Henney, OD, Sara.Henney@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NOVA 2-3 12 weeks 8-10
WUCO 2-3 12 weeks 8-10
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: Andrew S. Kim, OD, MBA, Andrew.Kim2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4
Tallahassee VA Health Care Center Outpatient Clinic
2181 East Orange Avenue Parking included
Tallahassee, FL 32311
(850) 513-7585
Student Coordinator: Brandon Sanders, OD Brandon.Sanders2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
AZCOPT 1-2 12 weeks 4-8 Maximum
ICO 1-2 14 weeks 4-8 Maximum
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4-8Maximum
IAUPR 1 16 weeks 4 Maximum
UW 1 15 weeks 4 Maximum
MCPHS 1 12 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) 903-2465
Student Coordinator: Susan Payne, OD, Susan.Payne1@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 3-4
Florida
Tampa – James A. Haley VAMC
Eye Clinic- Primary Eye Care/Ocular Disease Rotation
10770 N. 46th Street, Bldg F Outpatient Clinic
Tampa, FL 33617 Parking Included
(813) 972-2000 x 2474
Student Coordinator: Chung T. To, OD, Chung.To@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1-2 24 weeks 4-8
The Villages VA Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic
Eye Clinic Parking Included
8900 SE 165th Mulberry Lane
The Villages, FL 32162
(352) 674-5000 x1907
Student Coordinator: Brian D. Fisher, OD, Brian.Fisher@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 2 12 weeks 8
WUCO 2 12 weeks 8
NOVA 0-1 12- 24 weeks 1-2
ICO 2 12 weeks 8
MCPHS 2 16 weeks 6
AZCOPT 0-1 12 weeks 1-2
UMSL 1 16 weeks 3
Viera VA OPC Outpatient Clinic
2900 Veterans Way
Viera, FL 32904
(321) 637-3788 x42340
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
RSO 2 semester 6
West Palm Beach VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic
7305 N. Military Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33410
(561) 422-3251
Student Coordinators: Clifton Stephens, OD, Clifton.Stephens@ and Kirsten Knowles, OD, Kirsten.Knowles@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NOVA 2 12 weeks 8
Hawaii
Pacific Islands Health Care System - Honolulu
Spark M. Matsunaga Ambulatory Care Center Ambulatory Care
Eye Clinic (SC11) Parking Included
459 Patterson Road Recreation Facility Included
Honolulu, HI 96819-1522
(808) 838-6505
Fax (808) 433-0398
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
SCCOMBKU 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: Jamie Hogan, OD, FAAO, Jamie.Hogan@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
MCPHS 2 16 weeks 6
ICO 2 12 weeks 8
AZCOPT 2 12 weeks 8
*max 2 students per rotation
Illiana Health Care System
Decatur CBOC Outpatient Clinic
Optometry (26B)
3035 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217)554-3000 x47647
Student Coordinator: Jessica Johnson, OD, Jessica.Johnson11@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
MCPHS 1 16 weeks 3
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 x47213 Bradley/ x47212 Staley/ Optometry admin x47111 or x47118
Student Coordinator: Jonathan Bradley, OD, Jonathan.Bradley@ and Lara Pedretti Staley, OD, Lara.Staley@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
RSO 2 16 weeks 6
Edward Hines, Jr. VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (A153, Building 200)
5000 South 5th Ave.
Hines, IL 60141
(708) 202-2061
Student Coordinator: Eileen Gable, OD, Eileen.Gable@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
Edward Hines, Jr. VAMC Medical Center
Bldg. 113, Hines Blind Rehabilitation Center
5th and Roosevelt Road
Hines, IL 60141
(708) 202-2124
Student Coordinator: Peter A. Russo, OD, Peter.Russo2@
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
Illinois
Marion IL VA Medical Center Medical Center
2401 West Main Street Parking Included
Marion, IL 62901
(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
Optometry – Building 133EF
3001 Green Bay Road
North Chicago, IL 60064
(224) 610-7163
Student Coordinator: Derek Gresko, OD, Derek.Gresko@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 4 12 weeks 16
SCO 2 15 weeks 6
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
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4
PCO 1 3 or 6 months variable
SCO 1 15 weeks 3
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)
Evansville Health Care Center
6211 E. Waterford Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 465-6202
Student Coordinator: Jennifer Sutter, OD, Jennifer.Sutter@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4
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: Aaron Case, OD, FAAO, Aaron.Case@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4
MCO 1 16 weeks 3
Indiana
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
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4
Kansas
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
RSO 1 12 weeks 3-4
Kentucky
Lexington VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Clinic OOPC-OPT (LD) Parking Included
2250 Leestown Road
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 233-4511 x3687
Student Coordinators: Breyne Middleton, OD, Breyne.Middleton2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2 12 weeks 6-8
ICO 1 12 weeks 1-4
IUSO 2 12 weeks 4-8
KYCO 1 12 weeks 4
Louisiana
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center / Shreveport LA
Department of Ophthalmology
510 E Stoner Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-8411 x 7411
Student Coordinator: Marimel Tilley, OD, Marimel.Tilley@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UIWRSO 1 12 weeks 4
WUHSCO 1 12 weeks 4
UHCO 1 16 week 4
Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System / New Orleans LA
Department of Ophthalmology
2400 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 507-2000 x 65515
Student Coordinator: Steve D. Gill, OD, FAAO Steve.Gill@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UABSO 1 8-16 weeks 4
MCPHS 1 12 weeks 4
SCO 1 16 weeks 3
Maine
VA Maine Health Care System
Bangor CBOC Outpatient Clinic
Eye Clinic Parking Included
35 State Hospital Drive
Bangor, ME
(207) 623-8411 x 2672
Student Coordinator: Luke Cyr, OD, luke.cyr@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
WUCO 1 3 months 4
VA Maine Health Care System
Lewiston CBOC Outpatient Clinic
Eye Clinic Parking Included
15 Challenger Drive
Lewiston, ME
(207) 623-8411 x 2726
Student Coordinator: Kyla Duchin, OD, Kyla.Duchin@, and Priscilla Lenihan, OD, Priscilla.Lenihan@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 3 months 1-4
MCPHS 1 4 months 1-4
ICO 1 3 months 1-4
UIWRSO 1 4 months 1-4
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 x4381 Recreation Facility Included
Student Coordinator: Laura K. Dowd, OD, Laura.Dowd@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 3 months 4
MCPHS 1 4 months 3
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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: Adam LePosa, OD, Adam.Leposa@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2 6 months 4
NECO 1 6 months 2
SUNY 2 3 months 8
SCO 1 4 months 3
UABSO 1 6 months 2
Maryland
VA Maryland Health Care 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, OD, FAAO, Amy.Quan@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 1 3 months 4
MCPHS 1 4 months 3
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: Paul Colburn, OD, Paul.Colburn@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 4 12 weeks 16
WUCO 1 12 weeks 4
MCPHS 1 16 weeks 3
VA Boston Healthcare System
Brockton Division Medical Center
Optometry Clinic (112B) Parking Included
940 Belmont St.
Brockton, MA 02301
(774) 826-1106
Student Coordinator: James Brooks, OD, James.Brooks3@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2 3 months 8 – 4th year students/year
NECO 1 or 2 Intensive Summer 6 – 3rd year students/year
or Full Semester
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
Jamaica Plain Campus Medical Center
Advanced Low Vision Clinic (112A) Parking Included
150 South Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02130
(857) 364-5543
Student Coordinator: Jennifer Gustafson, OD, Jennifer.Gustafson@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4*
*This rotation meets 2 days/week as part of NECO’s Special Populations Rotation
Massachusetts
VA Boston Healthcare System
West Roxbury VAMC Medical Center
1400 VFW Parkway Parking Included
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 323-7700
Student Coordinator: Rachel Druckenbrod, O.D. Rachel.Druckenbrod@
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: Emily Carell, O.D. Emily.Carell@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 4 12 weeks 16
VA Central Western Massachusetts Health Care System
Worcester Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic
377 Plantation Street Parking Included
Bio Tech 4, Third Floor
Worcester, MA 01605
(413) 584-4040 x 6501
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
MCPHS 2 15 weeks 6
VA Central Western Massachusetts Health Care System
Northampton VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Clinic Parking Included
421 North Main St.
Leeds, MA 01053-9764
(413) 584-4040 x2992
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
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
IAUPR 1 12 weeks 4
MCPHS 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: Carla Gilbertson, OD, FAAO, Carla.Gilbertson@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
MCO 2 16 weeks 6
ICO 2 14 weeks 8
Michigan
Detroit – John Dingell VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Clinic (11S)
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
MCO 2 16 weeks 6
PCO 0-2 16 weeks 0-6
UW 0-2 16 weeks 0-6
NECO 0-2 13 weeks 0-8
SCO 0-1 12 weeks 0-4
Midwestern 0-1 12 weeks 0-4
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 (MCO), 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
MCO 2 16 weeks 6
ICO 1 10 weeks 4
VA Wyoming Health Care Center Health Care Center
Optometry Department
5838 Metro Way
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 249-5384
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
MCO 4 16 weeks 12
ICO 1 12 weeks 1-4
Minnesota
St. Cloud VA Health Care System Medical Center
4801 Veterans Drive
St. Cloud, 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
UMSL 1 6 weeks 4
SUNY 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: Jeffrey Leipholtz, OD, Jeffrey.Leipholtz@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UMSL 1 16 weeks 3
SCO 1 16 weeks 3
Missouri
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 System
St. Louis VA - John Cochran Division Medical Center
Eye Clinic (112 JC)
1 Jefferson Barracks Road
St. Louis, MO 63125
(314) 652-4100 x5-3038 MWRF, x6-3495 T
Student Coordinator: Allison Schafers, OD, Allison.Schafers@
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)
6900 North Pecos Road
North Las Vegas, NV 89086
(702) 791-9125
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
SCCOMBKU 5 12 weeks 20
ICO 2 12 weeks 8
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System Medical Center in Reno Nevada
Eye Clinic (11AC-E)
2295 Kietzke Lane
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 786-7200 x6057
(775) 326-5743 fax
Student Coordinator: Kristin Brennan, 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
New Hampshire
Manchester VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (112) Parking Included
718 Smyth Rd
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-4366, x2585
Student Coordinator: Alana M. Santaro, OD, FAAO, Alana.Santaro@
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
SUNY 1 3 months 4
MCPHS 1 3-4 months 3
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
UHCO 1 16 weeks 1
WUCO 1 12 weeks 4
AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 1-4
New York
Albany-Stratton VA Medical Center
Optometry (5C) Parking Included
113 Holland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 626-5850
Student Coordinator: Jennifer Grill, OD, FAAO, Jennifer.Grill@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 4*
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4*
*4 students/total/year
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*
PCO 1 12/24 weeks 2-4*
ICO 1 12 weeks 2-4*
*14-16 students total/year
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
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
UW 1 12 weeks 4
New York
Northport VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Service (123) Housing Included
79 Middleville Road Parking Included
Northport, NY 11768
(631) 261-4400 x2038
Student Coordinator: Grace Tan, OD, Grace.Tan2@ 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 1-2 12 weeks 4-8
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
PCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-8
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
UM 1 12 weeks 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: Michael Ferri, OD, Michael.Ferri2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SUNY 1 12 weeks 4
NECO 2 12 weeks 8
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 1 12 weeks 1
Western NY VAHCS Medical Center
Batavia Division
222 Richmond Avenue
Batavia, NY 14020
(585) 297-1079
Student Coordinator: Julia Terry, OD, Julia.Terry@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 4
IAUPR 1 12 weeks 1
MCPHS 1 12 weeks 3
Western NY VAHCS Medical Center
Buffalo VAMC
Primary Care
3495 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 862-8742
Student Coordinator: Jacquelyn Dougherty, OD, Jacquelyn.Dougherty@
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
*** We may not be able to take 2 at a time***
New York
Western NY VAHCS Medical Center
Vision Impairment Services for Outpatient Rehabilitation (VISOR) Buffalo VAMC
Low Vision Rehabilitation and Primary Care Buffalo VAMC
3495 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 862-7440
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
Durham VA Medical Center
Eye Clinic (ground floor)
508 Fulton St.
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-0411 x4150
Student Coordinators: Michael Carstens OD, FAAO, Michael.Carstens@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks variable
SCO 1 16 weeks variable
Fayetteville VA Medical Center
Wilmington Health Center Clinic Outpatient Clinic
Eye Clinic
1705 Gardner Road Parking Included
Wilmington, NC 28405
(910) 343-5300 x3861
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 12 weeks variable
AZCOPT 1 12 weeks variable
Greenville VA Health Care Center
Eye Clinic (Second floor) Parking Available
401 Moye Blvd
Greenville, NC 27834
252-830-2149 x143243
Student Coordinators: Jeffrey Sterling, OD Jeffrey.Sterling@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1-2 12 weeks variable
SCO 1-2 16 weeks variable
MCPHS 1 12 weeks variable
North Carolina
Salisbury VA Healthcare System
Salisbury VAMC Medical Center
Optometry (11I) Housing included (when available)
1601 Brenner Ave. Parking included
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 638-9000 x13836 or x14044
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 2 12/24 weeks variable
SCO 1 16 weeks variable
NOVA 1 12 weeks variable
OSU 1-2 16 weeks variable
UABSO 0-1 8/16 weeks variable
KYCO 2-3 16 weeks variable
Salisbury VA Healthcare System
Charlotte HCC Health Care Center
Optometry (11I) Housing not included
3506 West Tyvola Road. Parking included
Charlotte, NC 28213
Phone: (704) 329-1300 x31800 or 31801
Fax: 704-357-7539
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 12/24 weeks variable
Charlotte CBOC Community Outpatient Center
Optometry (11I) Parking included
8601 University East Drive
Charlotte, NC 28213
Student Coordinator: Joan Sears, OD, FAAO, Joan.Sears@
Students rotate to this location from those assigned to the Charlotte HCC and Salisbury VAMC
Salisbury VA Healthcare System
Kernersville HCC Health Care Center
Optometry (11I) Housing not included
1695 Kernersville Medical Parkway Parking included
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 515-5000 x21586
Student Coordinator: Jarett Mazzarella, OD, FAAO, Jarett.Mazzarella@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 2 10 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 x1218
Student Coordinator: Julie Marko, OD, Julie.Marko2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 1 12 weeks 4*
ICO 1 12 weeks 4*
*4 students total/year
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
OSU 1 12 weeks 2*
ICO 1 12 weeks 2*
PCO 1 12 weeks 2*
*4-8 students/total/year
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: Daniel Grangaard, OD, Daniel.Grangaard2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 2 13 weeks 8
Cincinnati VA Medical Center Medical Center
Surgical Service, Eye Center Parking Included
2929 Highland Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 559-3600 or (513) 861-3100 x3599
Student Coordinator: Matthew J. Hochwalt, OD, Matthew.Hochwalt@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 2 3 months 8
ICO 1 3 months 4
Louis B. Stokes Cleveland VAMC
Cleveland VA - Wade Park Division Medical Center
10701 East Blvd (112w)
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 791-3800 x6087
Student Coordinator: Rachael Canania, OD, Rachael.Canania@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 3
OSU 1 16 weeks 3
PCO 1 12 weeks 1
Ohio
Columbus - Chalmers P. Wylie VA ACC Ambulatory Care Center
420 N. James Road Parking Included
Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 388-7870
Student Coordinator: Andrew Crist, OD, Andrew.Crist@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 3 17 weeks 9
Louis B. Stokes Cleveland VAMC
Mansfield Veterans Outpatient Clinic Outpatient Clinic
Optometry Parking Included
1025 S Trimble Rd
Mansfield, OH 44906
(419) 529-4602 x49040
Student Coordinator: Brian Williams, OD, Brian.Williams3@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 1 12 weeks 4
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 x2989
Student Coordinator: Julie Tuten, OD, Julie.Tuten@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 1 16 weeks 3
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) 577-3416
Student Coordinator: Melissa D. Turner, OD, FAAO, Melissa.Turner4@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NSUOCO 1-2 8 weeks variable
PCO 2-4 varies variable
SCO 1 15 weeks variable
KYCO 4 12 weeks 12
UCB 2 varies variable
Oklahoma
Muskogee VAMC
Tulsa VA Outpatient Clinic Ambulatory Care
9322 E. 41st St. Parking Included
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 4 12 weeks 8-16
AZCOPT 2 12 weeks 4-8
Oregon
VA Portland HCS-Bend Division Community Based Outpatient Clinic
2650 NE Courtney Drive Parking Included
Bend, OR 97701
(541)647-5268
Student Coordinator: Karen Wadhams, OD, FAAO, Karen.Wadhams@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 2 (winter, spring)
PUCO 1-2 12 weeks 4-6
VA Portland HCS-Portland Division Medical Center
PO Box 1034 (P-3-Eye) Recreation Facility included
3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road
Portland, OR 97207
(503) 220-8262 x56860
Student Coordinators: Molly Cardenal, OD, Molly.Cardenal2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
PUCO 1 12 weeks 4
UCB 1 10 weeks 5
VA Portland HCS-Salem Division Community Based Outpatient Clinic
1750 McGilchrist Street Southeast, Suite 130 Parking included
Salem, OR 97302
(971)304-2283
Student Coordinator: Russell Jew, OD Russell.jew2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 1 12 weeks 4
SCCOMBKU 1 12 weeks 4
VA Portland HCS-Vancouver Division Medical Center
1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd., Bld 20 Eye Parking included
3710 Southwest US Veterans Hospital Road Recreation Facility included
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360)696-4061 x34333
Student Coordinator: Amara Callahan, OD, Amara.Callahan@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
PUCO 1 12 weeks 4
UCB 1 10 weeks 5
Oregon
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
Medical Services Housing Included
8495 Crater Lake Hwy Parking Included
White City, OR 97503 Recreation Facility Included
541-826-2111 x3115 or x3112
Student Coordinator (PUCO/UCB): Aaron Severson, OD, Aaron.Severson@
Student Coordinator (PUCO): Lauren Hunt, OD, Lauren.Hunt3@,
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: Cassie Brown, OD, Cassie.Brown@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 2 3/6 months 8
Altoona - James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center
Optometry Clinic
2907 Pleasant Valley Boulevard
Altoona, PA 16602
814-943-8164
Student Coordinator: Daniel F. Russell, OD Daniel.Russell@
Additional preceptors: Brenda Eckenrode, OD Brenda.Eckenrode@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 3 or 6 months 4,3,2 depending on length of rotation
Erie VA Medical Center Medical Center
Optometry Clinic Parking Included
135 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16504
(814) 860-2789
Student Coordinator: Tyler Mautino, OD Tyler.Mautino@
Additional preceptors: Delia Landy, OD, FAAO Delia.Landy@; Jenna Foglio, OD Jenna.Foglio2@; Richard Hetrick, OD Richard.Hetrick@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 3 months 4
NOVA 1 12 weeks 4
Pennsylvania
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@ ; Kevin Wolford, OD, Kevin.Wolford@; Erin Heinly, OD, Erin.Heinly@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
PUCO 3 12 weeks 12
Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
Philadelphia VAMC Medical Center
Department of Surgery (112)
38th and Woodland Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 823-5800x4112
Student Coordinator: Lisa Himmelein, OD, Lisa.himmelein@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 3 3 or 6 months max 12
NECO 1 3 or 6 months 2
SUNY 1 3 or 6 months variable
ICO 1 3 months variable
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-Frouin@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IAUPR 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 3 12 weeks 8 – 4th year students
NECO 1 3 months 4 – 3rd year students
PCO 1 12 weeks 4 – 4th year students
ICO 2 12 weeks 8- 4th year students
AZCOPT 2 12 weeks 4- 4th year students
MCPHS 2 16 weeks 3 – 4th year students
South Carolina
Dorn VAMC Medical Center
6439 Garners Ferry Rd (112) Parking Included
Columbia, SC 29209
(803) 776-4000
Student Coordinators: Sarah R. Wilson, OD, Sarah.Wilson13@ and Michelle Brown, OD, Michelle.Brown8@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCO 1-3 12 weeks 1-8
PCO 1-2 12 weeks 1-8
NOVA 1-3 12-24 weeks 4-12
MCO 2 12 weeks 4-8
IUSO 2 12 weeks 8
WU 2 12 weeks 8
ICO 1-2 12 weeks 1-8
*40 students maximum per year, or 10 students maximum per semester*
Charleston VAMC-Ralph Johnson VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic Parking Included
109 Bee Street
Charleston, SC 29401-5799
(843)577-5011 x 6120
Student Coordinator: William J. Denton, OD William.Denton@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PCO 6 6 months 6
MCO 1 4 months 3
IUSO 1 3 months 4
UAB 1 4 months 1
SCO 1 4 months 2
NOVA TBD* 6 months TBD*
*Pending
South Dakota
VA Black Hills Health Care System
Fort Meade VA Campus Medical Center
Eye Clinic (Building 145) Housing Included
113 Comanche Rd. Parking Included
Fort Meade, SD 57741 Recreational Facility Included
(605) 347-2511 x 6506
Student Coordinator: Anne Britton, OD, Anne.Britton@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 4
VA Black Hills Health Care System
Hot Springs VA Campus Medical Center
Eye Clinic (Surg 1) Housing Included
500 N 5th St. Parking Included
Hot Springs, SD 57747 Recreational Facility Included
(605) 745-2000 x2040
Student Coordinator: Bradley Bestwina, OD, Bradley.Bestwina@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 12 weeks 4*
PUCO 1 12 weeks 4*
*6-8 students total/year
Tennessee
Jackson CBOC Outpatient Clinic
180 Old Hickory Blvd.
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 661-2750
Student Coordinator: Eric Lee, OD, Eric.Lee4@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCO 1 16 weeks 3
UAB 1 12 weeks 3
Johnson City - James H. Quillen VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (112E) Meals Included
Mountain Home, TN 37684 Parking Included
(423) 926-1171 x7230
Student Coordinator: Nanette Coelho, OD, Nanette.Coelho@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
SCO 1 16 weeks 4
ICO 2 12 weeks 8
PCO 2 12 weeks 8
WUCO 2 12 weeks 8
Memphis VA Medical Center Medical Center
Optometry Clinic (112D) Low cost housing available through University of Tennessee
1689 Nonconnah Blvd. Allied Health Services
Memphis, TN 38132 Parking Included
(901) 523-8990 x1310
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 3 16 weeks 9
ICO 1 12 weeks 4
UMSL 1 12 weeks 3
AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 4
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
UHCO 1 16 weeks 3*
SCCOMBKU 1 12 weeks 4*
ICO 1 12 weeks 4*
RSO 2 12 weeks 8
*Up to 3 students/rotation
VA Central Texas Health Care System
Austin Outpatient Clinic
Eye Clinic
7901 Metropolis Drive
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 823-4020
Student Coordinator: Carrie Ho, OD, Carrie.Ho@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
RSO 1 16 weeks 3
Texas
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Katy VA Outpatient Clinic
Eye Clinic
750 Westgreen Blvd.
Suite 300
Katy, TX 77042
(281) 578-4600 x 11538
Student Coordinator: Thien Huong Kim Nguyen, OD, Thien.Nguyen4@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UHCO 1 12-13 weeks 4
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Richmond VA Outpatient Clinic
22001 Southwest Freeway
Suite 200
Richmond, TX 77469
(832) 595-7700 x 10123
Student Coordinator: Michael Y. Leung, OD, Michael.Leung@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UHCO 1 12-13 weeks 3
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
San Antonio VAMC
Outpatient Eye Clinic
Optometry Parking Included
8410 Datapoint
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 949-9733
Student Coordinators: Thanh Le, OD, MPH Thanh.Le3@ (RSO & UHCO); and Gregg Wentworth, OD, FAAO (MCPHS & UHCO), Gregg.Wentworth@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UHCO 1 16 weeks 3
MCPHS 1 16-18 weeks 3
RSO 1 14-16 weeks 3
VA Central Texas Health Care System
Temple VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Clinic
1901 Veterans Memorial Drive
Temple, TX 76504
(254) 743-2628
Student Coordinator: Anju Kanikunnel, OD, Anju.Kanikunnel@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
UHCO 1 16 weeks 3
IAUPR 1 12 weeks 4
AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 3
VA El Paso Health Care System
El Paso HCS Main Clinic
Eye Clinic
5001 N. Piedras St.
El Paso, TX 79930
(915) 564-6100
Student Coordinator: Bryan E. Lallathin, OD, Bryan.Lallathin@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
RSO 1 16 weeks 3
Texas
VA Heart of Texas Health Care Network
Doris Miller VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic
Bldg. 91, Rm BB 110
4800 Memorial Drive
Waco, TX 76711
(254) 297-3000 x55493 or (800) 423-2111 x53493
Student Coordinator: Erika Perzan, OD, FAAO, Erika.Perzan@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 1 12 weeks 4
VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System
Harlingen VA Health Care Center
Eye Clinic
2601 Veterans Drive
Harlingen, TX 78550
956-618-7100
Student Coordinator: Michael Wingard, OD, Michael.Wingard@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
RSO 1 16 weeks 3
UHCO 1 16 weeks 3
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 x1943
Student Coordinator: John M Brand, OD, John.Brand@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 1 10 weeks 4*
SCCOMBKU 2 10 weeks 8*
OSU 1 10 weeks 4
SCO 1 16 weeks 3
AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 4
MCPHS 1 16 weeks 3
IAUPR 1 12 weeks 1
*5-6 students total/rotation, ~ 26 students total/year
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
Student Coordinator: Joseph Gallagher, OD, FAAO, Joseph.Gallagher2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
NECO 2 12 weeks 8
OSU 1 12 weeks 4
PCO 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 1 12 weeks 0-4
AZCOPT 1 12 weeks 0-4
MCPHS 1 12 week 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: Brooke Smith OD, Brooke.Smith3@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
OSU 1 12 weeks 4*
ICO 1 12 weeks 4*
SCO 1 16 weeks 3*
*1 student total/rotation, 4 students total/year
Salem VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Section (112E1) Housing Included
1970 Roanoke Blvd. Meals Included
Salem, VA 24153 Parking Included
(540) 982-2463 x2827 Recreation Facility Included
Student Coordinators: Angela Musick, OD, FAAO (UABSO), Angela.Musick1@
Scott DePoe, OD (PCO and SCO), Scott.DePoe2@
Alicia Greene, OD (RSO and KYCO), alicia.greene3@
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
RSO 2 12 weeks 6-8
KYCO 2 15 weeks 6-8
UABSO (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 Parking Included
(253) 583-1250 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 3 16 weeks 9
PUCO 1 24 weeks 2
Spokane VAMC Medical Center
Eye Clinic (111) Parking Included
4815 N. Assembly
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 434-7032
Student Coordinator: Anna Wells, OD, Anna.Wells@ and Chad Gosnell, OD, Chad.Gosnell2@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
PUCO 3 12 weeks 12
Washington
Walla Walla - Jonathan M. Wainwright VA Medical Center
Optometry Service 687/123 Parking Included
77 Wainwright Memorial Drive Recreation Facility Included
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Phone (509) 527-3491; Fax (509) 526-6202
Student Coordinator: Gleb Sukhovolskiy, OD Gleb.Sukhovolskiy@ ; Jodi M. Moore-Weiss, OD, Jodi.Moore-Weiss@
Enrollment: Billie Fitzsimmons, Billie.Fitzsimmons@
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
IAUPR 0-1 11-12 weeks 0-4
WUCO 1-2 11-12 weeks 4-8
UMSL 0-1 8 weeks 0-4
MCPHS 0-2 11-12 weeks 0-8
West Virginia
Huntington VA Medical Center
Optometry Service (123) Parking Included
1540 Spring Valley Drive
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-6755
Student Coordinator: Belinda Russell, OD, Belinda.Russell@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 2 12 weeks 8
ICO 2 12 weeks 8
OSU 1 15 weeks 3
MCPHS 1 15 weeks 3
KYCO 2 15 weeks 6
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
510 Butler Avenue
Martinsburg, WV 25405
(304) 263-0811 x5180
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
North East Wisconsin Ambulatory Clinic
2851 University Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54311
(920) 431-2500 x72889
Student Coordinator: Michelle Schleis (DePeau), OD, Michelle.Schleis@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
IUSO 1 12 weeks 4
ICO 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
Zablocki VAMC Medical Center
Optometry Parking Included
5000 W. National Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53295
(414) 384-2000 x42111
Student Coordinator: Emmy Swartz, OD, Emmylou.Swartz@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
ICO 1 10-12 weeks 4
UMSL 1 8 weeks 0-2*
*ICO has first priority. UMSL students taken if space if available.
Wyoming
Cheyenne VAMC Medical Center
Code 112 Parking Included
2360 E. Pershing Blvd
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 778-7550
Student Coordinator: Regina Gatteau, OD, Regina.Gatteau@
Affiliated ACOE Accredited School(s) and College(s) of
Institution(s) # of Length of Rotation # of Students/Year
WUCO 1 12 weeks 4
PUCO 1 14 weeks 4
MCPHS 1 3 months 4
*1-2 student total/rotation, 4-8 students total/year
Schools and Colleges of Optometry Abbreviations
Abbreviation School Name
United States Schools and Colleges of Optometry
AZCOPT Midwestern University – Arizona College of Optometry
IAUPR Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry
ICO Illinois College of Optometry
IUSO Indiana University, School of Optometry
KYCO University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Optometry
MCO Michigan College of Optometry at Ferris State University
MCPHS Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University, School of Optometry
NECO New England College of Optometry
NOVA Nova Southeastern University, College of Optometry
NSUOCO Northeastern State University – Oklahoma College of Optometry
OSU The Ohio State University, College of Optometry
PCO Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
PUCO Pacific University, College of Optometry
RSO University of the Incarnate Word, Rosenberg School of Optometry
SCCOMBKU Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University
SCO Southern College of Optometry
SUNY State University of New York, State College of Optometry
UABSO University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Optometry
UCB University of California – Berkeley, School of Optometry
UHCO University of Houston, College of Optometry
UMSL University of Missouri at St. Louis, College of Optometry
WUCO Western University of Health Sciences, College of Optometry
Canadian Schools of Optometry
UM University of Montreal, School of Optometry
UW University of Waterloo, School of Optometry & Vision Science
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