An optometric residency will vastly increase your clinical experience and self-confidence, as well as the scope & depth of knowledge in the emphasis areas of your choosing. There is an increasing demand for residency-trained optometrists in careers within schools and colleges of optometry, referral/surgery centers, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and more. Expand your career opportunities and marketability with post-graduate residency certification!

The relationships formed with mentors, faculty, co-residents, optometric legislative representatives, industry partners, students, ophthalmologists and other health care professionals are invaluable and often last a lifetime. Interested in providing continuing medical education at national meetings, potentially serving as a future leader in professional optometric associations, or supervising/teaching optometry students? Would you like to pursue fellowship in the AAO or ABO Board Certification? Residencies enable opportunities like these and open doors!

Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry Residency Programs

Dr. Colton Cheek (Fayetteville, AR VAMC 2020-2021 Resident)

"The wide scope of optometry in Oklahoma paired with the incredible faculty at NSUOCO make for an unbeatable environment to learn and grow as not only a young OD, but as a person in general. Through residency I have gained skills and knowledge that I will carry with me for the rest of my career."

 

 

 

Dr. Curtis Burnley (Fayetteville, AR VAMC 2020-2021 Resident)

"I chose my residency with NSU because I was confident that I would gain more experience in ocular disease, and I was not disappointed. Not only did I have the pleasure of serving patients at the Fayetteville VA, but I also had the chance to practice to the fullest scope of my education. I am very grateful I selected this program."

 

 

 

Dr. Kristen Lantz (NSUOCO Primary Care 2020-2021 Resident)

"I chose residency at NSUOCO because I was able to tailor the program to my needs and interests with their wide variety of clinic options available.  I also wanted to practice in an academic setting to expand my knowledge in both clinical and teaching environments.  The best part about my experience in Oklahoma was continuing to practice minor laser and surgical procedures, an aspect of optometry that I am very passionate about!"

 

 

 

Dr. Neil Hecker (Muskogee/Tulsa VAMC 2020-2021 Resident)

"Knowing I would have some of the best resources in the country to help me grow as an optometric physician was the main reason I chose a residency with NSUOCO. Having mentors who were approachable and dedicated to expanding my clinical knowledge was the most rewarding part of my experience."