When and where was the 1st formally accredited one year optometric residency?
In 1976 at the Veteran Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri
Currently ___ accredited residency programs; 435 positions
235
Fellowship
training in optometry. Not accredited by ACOE
What does AOA do?
Set professional standards, lobbies government, and research and educational leadership
Purpose of NOA
advancing the visual health of minority populations through the delivery of effective and efficient eye and vision care services to the minority community