Contact Lens Residency Awards
Administered through the American Optometric Foundation
Financial support provided by VISTAKON®, Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.
Award
VISTAKON provides for cash awards of $4,000 each: The Dr. Sheldon Wechsler and the Dr. George Mertz Contact Lens Residency Awards
Purpose
The VISTAKON Residency Awards are intended to promote the practice and development of the field of optometry by providing incentive and support to talented optometric residents who demonstrate a passion and commitment to practice, research, and education. A goal of these awards is to invest in the evolution of the field of contact lenses, by providing opportunities for future practitioners, educators, and researchers.
Eligibility
Any optometrist continuing a contact lens residency program 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:
- Summary of the applicant's education, research, and teaching experience
- A description of the applicant’s residency program and his/her plans for the next academic year.
- A one-page statement of the applicant’s career goals.
- Three letters of reference.
- Please EMAIL all completed electronic forms to
 attention of American Optometric Foundation.
You should receive an email confirming receipt of your electronic application submission. If you do not receive an email, please contact attention of American Optometric Foundation prior to the submission deadline, thank you.
Information Form
 2008 VISTAKON® Contact Lens Residency Awards
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 contact lenses.
Contact Information
American Optometric Foundation
Contact Lens Residency
6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 506
Rockville, MD 20852 USA
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