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Terrance N. Ingraham Pediatric Optometry Residency Award

This award is administered through the American Optometric Foundation

Financial support provided by VISTAKON®, Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.

Purpose

Residency training is becoming an increasingly important aspect of optometric training. A post-OD optometric residency program significantly advances a graduate’s preparation as an eye-care provider and provides additional experiences in instruction and scholarship. Many schools and colleges of optometry now require residency training as a basic prerequisite for new clinical faculty.

Currently there are approximately 200 resident positions in the United States. Unfortunately, the salaries for resident positions are well below the salaries for entry level practitioners. The Terrance N. Ingraham Pediatric Optometry Residency Award is intended to promote the practice and development of the field of Pediatric Optometry by providing incentive and support to talented optometric residents who demonstrate a passion and commitment to practice, research, and education in the field of children’s vision.

Award is intended to promote the practice and development of the field of Pediatric Optometry by providing incentive and support to talented optometric residents who demonstrate a passion and commitment to practice, research, and education in the field of children’s vision. A goal of this award is to invest in the evolution of the field of pediatric optometry, particularly the application of soft contact lenses for children’s vision disorders, by providing opportunities for future practitioners, educators, and researchers.

Eligibility

Any optometrist continuing a pediatric/vision therapy residency at an accredited school or college of optometry may apply. The Residency Awards are for current residents (2007-08). Anyone who has yet to begin a residency or who has already completed their residency is ineligible.

Application Procedure

Deadline for applications is December 1, 2008.

Applications require the following:

  1. The applicant’s education, research, and teaching experience.
  2. A description of the applicant’s residency program and his/her plans for the next academic year.
  3. A one-page statement of the applicant’s career goals.
  4. Three letters of recommendation from persons qualified to comment on educational qualifications, research abilities, and potential.
  5. Please EMAIL all completed electronic forms to Email AOF Awards Attention of American Optometric Foundation.

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Review Procedures

The applicants will be evaluated primarily on the basis of their educational background and their ability and potential as teachers, researchers, and practitioners in the field of pediatric optometry. A preference will be given to applicants with an interest in the utilization of soft contact lenses in pediatric populations.

Award Level and Payment

The Terrance N. Ingraham Pediatric Optometry Residency Award is a cash Award of $4,000. Two awards will be granted.

You should receive an email confirming receipt of your electronic application submission. If you do not receive an email, please email Email AOF Awards attention of American Optometric Foundation, prior to the submission deadline, thank you.

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