Optometry Resident

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Description

About the Program:
The Emory Eye Center offers a comprehensive Optometry Residency Program designed to provide advanced clinical training in primary eye care ocular disease management and low vision rehabilitation. Residents will work alongside faculty in a multidisciplinary environment gaining experience in patient care specialty clinics and collaborative research.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality optometric care in outpatient and hospital-based settings.
• Participate in specialty clinics such as low vision ocular disease and telemedicine initiatives.
• Engage in teaching activities for optometry students and ophthalmology residents.
• Contribute to scholarly projects and departmental research.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited optometry residency or strong interest in advanced clinical training.
• Eligibility for Georgia optometry licensure.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and academic excellence.

Preferred Experience:

• Background in ocular disease low vision rehabilitation or pediatric optometry.
• Interest in telehealth and underserved population care.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

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