Optometric residencies at and affiliated with the Oklahoma College of Optometry
The Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry is dedicated to excellence
in residency education and regards the training of its residents as one of its highest
priorities. Accredited residency programs are available at the Oklahoma College of
Optometry and at affiliated external sites. Each residency program has a strong clinical
emphasis and is well-rounded with educational activities such as teaching, literature
review, case presentation and research.
Why choose NSUOCO Residencies?
- Vastly increase your clinical experience and self confidence
- Enhance your surgical and advanced procedural skills
- Increase the scope and depth of your knowledge in areas you choose
- Learn from experienced and dedicated faculty mentors
- Provide care for a large, diverse, and complex patient base
- Engage in didactic and clinical student teaching opportunities
- Match with well-established and accredited programs
Upon residency completion, many of our resident alumni pursue rewarding careers in
academic institutions, private practices, multidisciplinary referral & surgical centers,
Veterans Affairs and Indian Health Service hospitals, and many more.

- Vastly increase your clinical experience and self confidence
- Enhance your surgical and advanced procedural skills
- Increase the scope and depth of your knowledge in areas you choose

NSUOCO has residency opportunities in Primary Care, Ocular Disease, and Cornea & Contact Lenses with emphases in Ocular Disease, Refractive & Ocular Surgery, and Low Vision Rehabilitation.

Residency sponsors include the Oklahoma College of Optometry, referral/surgery centers, private clinics, Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and the U.S. Army. Programs are located in Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, and North Carolina.
NSUOCO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status.
Meet the NSUOCO Residency Director