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Doctor of Optometry

The Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree is based on the NSU Tahlequah campus. The program is four years of intensive doctoral-level training that prepares students to become effective members of a comprehensive health care team. 

Doctor of Optometry

The Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree is based on the NSU Tahlequah campus. The program is four years of intensive doctoral-level training that prepares students to become effective members of a comprehensive health care team. The Optometric Physician has been trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of eye and vision problems at the primary care level. 

Doctor of Optometry

The Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree is based on the NSU Tahlequah campus. The program is four years of intensive doctoral-level training that prepares students to become effective members of a comprehensive health care team. The Optometric Physician has been trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of eye and vision problems at the primary care level. 

Doctor of Optometry

The Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree is based on the NSU Tahlequah campus. The program is four years of intensive doctoral-level training that prepares students to become effective members of a comprehensive health care team. The Optometric Physician has been trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of eye and vision problems at the primary care level. 

Doctor of Optometry

The Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree is based on the NSU Tahlequah campus. The program is four years of intensive doctoral-level training that prepares students to become effective members of a comprehensive health care team. The Optometric Physician has been trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of eye and vision problems at the primary care level.

Oklahoma College of Optometry/Residency

Optometric residencies at and affiliated with the Oklahoma College of Optometry

 

Resident Group photoThe 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.

 

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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.

 



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  • 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


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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.



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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.  

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Meet the NSUOCO Residency Director

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Dr. Carolyn Majcher is a strong and experienced educator well known in the optometric community as an expert in OCT, OCT angiography, and retinal disease. She a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a member of the Optometric Retina Society. Dr. Majcher routinely lectures nationally at the American Academy of Optometry and has presented research at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology annual and imaging conferences.

She received her Doctorate of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University and completed an ocular disease residency at the Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Following completion of her residency, Dr. Majcher served as Chief of the Retinal Disease Clinic and an Assistant Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry for 8 years. In 2019 she joined the Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry as an Associate Professor and the Director of Residency Programs.

For more information, please contact the Director of Residencies:

Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO
NSUOCO Director of Residencies
1001 N. Grand Ave.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
majcher@nsuok.edu
Phone: 918-444-4155
Fax: 918-458-9603