-Attainment of Doctor of Optometry degree prior to matriculation. The degree must have been obtained from an ACOE accredited School or College of Optometry or an Optometry School (including foreign schools) accepted by the licensing body of a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia as qualifying for full and unrestricted licensure .
-Passing scores from NBEO Part I, Part II, and TMOD scores. Passing Part III scores pending exam completion - **Note: PCO/Salus acknowledges that there may be delays in national board score results due to Covid-19. As such, please contact the residency program coordinator (Dr. Chung To) to determine application criteria/interview process**
-Obtain licensure in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia before completion of the first year of VA residency
-Complete an interview in person or by SKYPE/FACETIME
-US citizenship
After the residency committee reviews each candidate they will be scored based on their didactic and clinical expertise, interpersonal skills, integrity, adaptability, motivation, maturity, and patient skills.