Optometry Resident

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Residency Mission

The mission of the Residency in Community Health Optometry and Primary Care at Cherry Health is to provide advanced clinical training and competency by delivering primary comprehensive optometric care within a multi-disciplinary health care setting. There is an emphasis on integration of services and increased access to quality and affordable care for underserved and at-risk individuals in order to improve their health and wellness.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicants must have a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from a school or college accredited by The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education.
• Applicants are expected to have taken and passed all portions of the National Board of Optometry exams.
• The resident is expected to obtain licensure in the state of Michigan.
• The resident should be enthusiastic/have interest in community health.
• The resident must be hard working, motivated and capable of independent learning.
• Applicants must apply through ORMatch and complete “Applicant’s Ranking of Programs”
• The resident will be chosen based on credentials and the interview. Applicants will be evaluated without regard to race, gender, creed, national origin or disabilities.
  
  

CURRICULUM

List Of Clinical Activities

• Direct patient care including diagnosis, management, treatment of ocular and visual conditions.
• Perform and interpret dilated eye exams, refractions, sensory motor evaluations, visual field testing, corneal pachymetry, gonioscopy, anterior & posterior segment photography and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
• Coordinate appropriate referrals and consultations to sub-specialty care.
• Provide appropriate written correspondence to internists, pediatricians and other health care providers.
• Observation of sub-specialty optometric care
• Precepting 4th year externs
  
  

List Of Didactic Activities

• Optometry grand rounds
• Present lecture
• Assist externs on preparation of their case reports
• Assist externs on preparation of technician lunch-and-learn
• Weekly journal club
• Present lecture at the Michigan College of Optometry’s Residency Day
• The resident will be encouraged to attend one nationally recognized meeting.
• The resident will be encouraged to be an active member in our state and local optometric associations.
  
  

List Of Scholarly Activities

• Write two case reports of publishable quality, suitable for submission to the American Academy of Optometry
• Prepare and present a paper or poster at a nationally recognized meeting.
• If poster is not accepted the resident may submit a third case report or literature review may be submitted.
  
  

Who We Are

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, residential re-entry services, school-based health centers and more.

Our Mission

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Our Values

• Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
• Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
• Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
• Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
• Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.
  
  

Benefits

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status. Check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5%
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.