Program Description
This distinctive residency program is centered on the comprehensive management of
the primary care patient. There is a specific focus on advanced ocular surface disease
and aesthetics at our state-of-the-art private optometric practice. The program offers
optometrists an in-depth clinical education in diagnosing and managing a wide array
of comprehensive eyecare. Participants will gain proficiency in all facets of optometric
care, including advanced diagnostic imaging, interprofessional collaboration, and
the integration of cutting-edge treatments. Graduates of this residency will be highly
skilled in delivering superior patient care. This program is meticulously designed
to foster advanced clinical skills, enhance patient communication, and promote a commitment
to continuous professional development.
We are dedicated to equipping residents with expertise in utilizing topical and systemic
medical therapies, performing advanced procedures like IPL, and fitting scleral lenses
to address ocular surface diseases effectively as a primary care optometrist. We emphasize
comprehensive care through advanced diagnostics.
| Program Length |
12 Months |
| Start Date |
July 1 |
| Positions |
1 |
| Expected weekly hours |
Expected weekly hours of duty are 40 hours per week with some on-call duty. Resident
seminars, attendance of continuing education, and research may lengthen the overall
expected hours of work per week. On-call duties are not required, however the resident
may be asked if they are available and willing to cover call on rare occasions and
may be asked to accompany, when available, the residency supervisor to see a patient
after hours if deemed educational for the resident. |
| Program Salary/Stipend |
$50,000 |
ASCO information sheet
ACOE Accreditation Status:
Seeking Accreditation (first year program)
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https://members.opted.org/residency-directory-details?id=87f06088-7c09-43d7-b3dd-452b557fb9ea
Contact the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) at accredit@theacoe.org or 1-800-365-2219. Click here for more information about accreditation of optometric residency programs.
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The mission of the BeSpoke Vision residency in Primary Care Optometry with emphasis
on Anterior Segment is to provide advanced clinical training for post-graduate optometrists
with emphasis in anterior segment disease and dry eye allowing residents, upon completion
of the program, to pursue professional opportunities which require a high level of
clinical expertise.
Goal A Provide appropriately supervised clinical educational experiences with emphasis in
the areas of primary care optometry and anterior segment.
Objectives:
- Provide the resident a large number of patient encounters (at least 1,500).
- Provide the resident exposure to a sufficient number of patient encounters (at least
400) and high diversity of clinical conditions within the area of emphasis of anterior
segment
- Encourage appropriate referral and co-management of patients with other health care
providers.
- Allow the resident to participate in the clinical supervision of optometry students.
Goal BStimulate scholarly development in the resident.
Objectives:
- Encourage lecture and workshop presentations in the form of continuing education,
grand rounds, optometry classroom, etc.
- Stimulate life-long learning by keeping the resident active in critically reviewing
ophthalmic literature.
- Allow the resident to attend continuing education courses.
- Require completion of a research paper, literature review, or case report of publishable
quality by the end of the residency program.
Goal CStimulate a commitment to service in the resident.
Objectives:
- Enhance the resident's active involvement in the optometric community by encouraging
membership and participation in optometric organizations.
All residency applications will be reviewed without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. All applications must
be received by 5:00p.m. January 31.
- Curriculum vitae
- Education (institution, dates, major, degree or pending degree, and grade point average)
- List of Honors, Awards
- Professional Memberships
- Research Projects and Publication
- Special Presentations, Seminars and Teaching Experience
- Employment
- Community Service
- Other Professional Experiences
- Statement of interest
Discuss:
- Why are you interested in pursuing a residency?
- What do you hope to gain from a residency?
- What are your plans after you complete a residency?
- Three letters of recommendation
- These letters should be from individuals who can assess your clinical performance,
scholastic abilities and/or teaching and research potential. Recommendation letters
may be emailed or mailed by post, but must be signed and be on official letterhead.
- A copy of your optometry school transcripts (an final official copy sent directly
from the school will be required if accepted into the program)
- Passing scores on NBEO Parts I and II is needed to participate in Match and start
the program; however, passage of all parts of the NBEO (Parts I, II, III and TMOD)
is required to successfully complete the program and receive a certificate at the
end of the residency.
- Please provide an unofficial copy of your current NBEO scores. ORMatch will send an
official copy on your behalf. Successful completion of Parts I, II, III and TMOD of
NBEO examinations is required to enter all NSUOCO affiliated residencies.
- ORMS Application
- Interview recommended
- Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE-accredited school or college of optometry
- License eligible in the state of Oklahoma
All application information should be sent to the Director of Residencies, Dr. Carolyn
Majcher director of residencies via email or mail to:
Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry
ATTN: Residency Director
870 E. Crafton St Tahlequah, OK 74464-7017
As application materials are received by the school, they will be forwarded to the
site the applicant is applying at. Arrange an interview. Each applicant is strongly
encouraged to arrange an interview at the residency site to which they are applying.
This allows the applicant to become more familiar with the residency site and the
residency supervisor to become familiar with the applicant. If you have any questions
about the application process, please contact either Britney Mason(mason09@nsuok.edu)
or the Director of Residencies, Dr. Carolyn Majcher director of residencies
- Completed publishable quality paper (research paper, literature review, or case report),
all patient encounter logs with encounter types and all residency activity logs
- Completed exit evaluations (evaluation of clinical supervisors, evaluation of residency
program supervisor, evaluation of NSUOCO residency director and residency program
evaluation)
- Passage of National Board of Examiners in Optometry Part I, II and III including passage
of the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
- Oklahoma Optometry license
- 10 days of vacation
- Accrual of personal leave (which includes sick leave, personal business leave, bereavement
leave, military leave and jury duty leave) at the rate of 12 hours per month
- BeSpoke recognizes the following holidays as paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial
Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
- Professional leave to attend continuing education meetings. The amount of professional
leave you receive is at the discretion of the residency supervisor. The residency
supervisor encourages attendance at CE courses.
- Professional liability insurance
- Health insurance
- Please see the NSU Employment Handbook for a more in-depth discussion of personal
leave and holidays.
Meet the Residency Supervisor
Dr. Bibin Cherian completed his residency in Ocular Disease and Refractive Surgery
before joining BeSpoke Vision in Edmond. Dr. Cherian specializes in fitting scleral lenses and treating patients with dry eye and anterior segment conditions.
Outside of the clinic, he also serves as a board member for AOAExcel and the American
Board of Optometry. He is actively involved in the community through the Edmond Chamber
and Edmond Young Professionals. He enjoys spending time with his wife & their families,
playing basketball, and traveling.
