Primary Eye Care - Pacific University

OptometricResidency ProgramPrimary Eye CareDepartment of Veterans AffairsVA SOUTHERN OREGON REHABILITATION CENTER & CLINICSWHITE CITY, OREGONSPONSOR: VA SOUTHERN OREGON REHABILITATION CENTER & CLINICSAffiliate: Pacific University College of Optometry, Forest Grove, OregonMissionThe residency program at VA SORCC isa one-year post-doctoral educationalprogram centered on clinical trainingwhich results in the resident’sattainment of advanced competenciesin eye, vision, and health care. Theand Outpatient veterans enrolled atthe facility. The program seeks toadvance the competency, confidence,knowledge, and skill level of thepracticing optometrist within a multidisciplinaryhealth care setting.program will emphasize delivery ofPrimary Eye Care to both Inpatient

ForestGrove ■■PortlandOREGONWhite■ CityMedford■General InformationResidency Program SupervisorsMark Ostermeier, O.D., received his Doctorof Optometry degree from the University ofCalifornia at Berkeley School of Optometry in1988. He began his career working for KaiserPermanente Medical Center in Vallejo CA,and was in private practice from 1991–1997.He has worked at VA Southern OregonRehabilitation Center and Clinics since 1993.Aaron Severson, O.D., received his Doctorof Optometry degree from The University ofCalifornia at Berkeley School of Optometryin 2009. He joined the staff at VA SouthernOregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics inJune 2010.Michael Somogyi, O.D., received hisDoctor of Optometry degree from theUniversity of California at Berkeley School ofOptometry in 2007. He has been workingpart-time at VA SORCC since October 2007.Duration of AgreementJuly 1 through June 30 (actual datesmay vary).Number of PositionsOne (1) residency position per program year.Annual SalaryPeriodically adjusted by the Office ofAcademic Affairs VHA. Please contactresidency supervisor for current salaryinformation.HoursRegular clinic hours for the resident will be8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.As with any clinical position, hours ofattendance vary.BenefitsEach resident accrues four (4) hours of annualleave and two (2) hours of sick leave duringeach 2-week pay period. In addition, thereare ten (10) paid Federal holidays duringthe residency year. The resident can alsorequest authorized absence for attendance atcontinuing education activities.va sorcc administration buildingProfessional Liability ProtectionThe U.S. Government accepts responsibilityfor the actions of its employees duringexercise of official duties. VA residents areprotected by the Tort Claim Act in instancesof alleged malpractice resulting fromperformance of their duties in or for theVeterans Health Administration.Health Insurance BenefitsThe resident is provided information abouthealthcare benefits during the VA SORCCorientation. Optional health insurancecoverage is offered to the resident; biweeklypremiums will be deducted if the residentelects to enroll in such insurance. Long-termdisability insurance is not provided.Certificate of CompletionA certificate of completion is awardedupon satisfactory completion of residencyrequirements.Program Goals1To advance the competency, knowledgeand skill level of the resident throughexposure to significant, diverse andchallenging patient encounters.2To improve patient care managementskills in a multidisciplinary health careteam setting.3To enhance the resident’s leadershipand teaching skills and encouragescholarly interests.4Stimulate a commitment to service andlife-long learning by the resident.

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