Eye Associates of New Mexico Optometry Resident Program

Laura Addy, OD, FAAO

Director of Residencies

Midwestern University Eye Institute

5865 W Utopia Rd.

Glendale, AZ  85308

laddy@midwestern.edu

(623) 806.7267 

The mission of the Eye Associates of New Mexico Optometric Residency Program is to provide qualified post-doctoral optometry graduates with an advanced educational experience focused on primary eye care and ocular disease management in a private practice setting working closely with ophthalmology. Each resident will graduate from this program with a deep understanding of full-scope patient care with the knowledge and skills to care for the current change in demographics of our nation. This program will provide a solid foundation for providing medical eye care that includes retinal conditions, glaucoma and anterior segment disease. Emphasis will be placed on the use of current technology to care for macular degeneration, diabetes, glaucoma and cataracts.

The vision of the program is to foster an attitude of life long learning that will continue to guide residents beyond the completion of the program, promoting patient centered clinicians who are capable of providing high quality and safe optometric services. Residents will receive clinical and didactic training that will insure the development of advanced competencies in eye, vision, and health care. Residents will be exposed to both medical and surgical eye care and have he opportunity to observe various eye surgeries and actively participate in the pre and post-operative care.

Eighty regularly scheduled hours every two weeks. The resident will be on a flex schedule with one weekday off during each two week period. The resident will also participate in being on call over at least four weekends during the course of the residency.

Requirements for Residency Completion and Awarding of Certificate:

* The resident is required to keep a detailed log of all required program activities.

* The resident is required to provide patient care services at a level deemed satisfactory to the Residency Coordinators and faculty, in line with the highest levels of current optometric standards of practice.

* The resident is required to submit a paper based upon original research, literature review, and/or clinical case or cases suitable for publication in a peer reviewed optometric journal.

* The resident is expected to deliver patient care services in a professional manner and to observe those proprieties of conduct and courtesy that are consistent with the rules and regulations governing the EANM.

Applicants must apply to this residency program through the Optometry Residency Match (ORMatch) online at www.natmatch.com/ormatch/.

Applicants must submit a letter of intent describing the applicant's reasons for pursuing a residency at the Eye Associates of New Mexico, as well as their goals and expectations for the year.

Three letters of recommendation from faculty or practicing optometrists familiar with the applicant's clinical and/or didactic abilities are required; at least one letter must be from a faculty member.  Letters should be submitted directly by the author through ORMatch.

Applicants must include a current curriculum vitae, NBEO board scores, and an unofficial optometry school transcript through ORMatch.

Selection Procedure:

* The Residency Coordinators evaluate all completed applications.

* The Residency Coordinators rank the candidates based on the quality of the applicants' credentials as well as personal and professional characteristics.

* The ranking order will be identified by the Residency Coordinators and provided to ORMatch.

* The matched applicant is then offered a written contract from EANM for the residency position.

* The matched applicant is required to complete an online application and submit documentation to the EANM Human Resources department. It is mandatory that the resident complete a pre-employment physical and TB testing.

Admissions Eligibility Criteria:

* Applicants must have earned an OD degree from a school or college of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) prior to the beginning of the residency program.

* Applicants must be eligible for licensure as an optometrist in New Mexico and apply for the New Mexico State Optometry Board exam which is administered every August.

* An interview is mandatory either in person or via telephone. A personal interview, although not required, is strongly encouraged.