Â鶹Porn Chicago College of Optometry Residencies
The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) - the accrediting body for the schools and colleges of optometry and for their residencies - defines an optometric residency program as a planned program of post-OD clinical education that is designed to advance significantly the optometric graduate’s preparation as a provider of patient care services beyond entry level practice.
Completing a residency in optometry is a unique and invaluable experience. The rich rewards gained from the additional year of training serve to enhance career opportunities and add to the level of confidence the resident has when beginning his/her post-residency career. The most successful graduates of these programs are individuals who recognize early that what one gets out of the program is determined by what one puts into the program. Dedication, discipline, commitment and enthusiasm are expected of the resident throughout the year of training.
Optometric Residency Programs
Graduates Pursuing Residency Post Graduation
| Graduating Class | Number of Graduates Matched to Postdoctoral Residency Programs (approximate class size is 60 students) |
|---|---|
| Class of 2026 | 8 |
| Class of 2025 | 9 |
| Class of 2024 | 15 |
| Class of 2023 | 12 |
| Class of 2022 | 9 |
| Class of 2021 | 7 |
Optometric Residency Information
Â鶹Porn Cornea and Contact Lens Residency Program
The mission of the Cornea and Contact Lens Residency Program at the Chicago College of Optometry is to provide optometry residents with comprehensive training in specialty contact lens fitting while offering broad clinical exposure to the diagnosis and management of anterior segment diseases. This unique residency experience fosters the development of advanced clinical decision-making, evidence-based practice, and interprofessional collaboration.
This program is seeking accreditation by the ACOE (first-year program). One position is available. The residency stipend is $58,000 annually, which is not contingent upon productivity.
Additional benefits such as health coverage, conference leave, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time are provided at the level of Visiting Instructor at Â鶹Porn.
Price Vision Group Ocular Disease Residency Program Program
The mission of the Ocular Disease Residency Program at Price Vision Group is to provide optometry residents with advanced training and experience in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of anterior segment ocular disease and refractive surgical care. The program aims to foster the development of critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and collaborative skills, preparing residents to provide high-quality care, pursue research opportunities, and lead in the field of optometry.
Price Vision Group is a tertiary OMD/OD referral center that provides strong exposure to anterior segment ocular disease, various types of surgical pre/post-ops, refractive procedures, and posterior segment disease.
This residency is currently seeking accreditation (first-year program). One position is available. The residency stipend is $50,000, which is not contingent upon productivity.
Additional benefits such as health coverage and paid time off are provided.
Optometry Residency Application Process
Find more information about Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) optometric residencies including residency applications and frequently asked questions.