Externship Site
America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses - IL
ICO STUDENTS ACCEPTED EACH QUARTER
Essentials
Location
714 S Randall Rd
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Algonquin
IL
60102
U.S.A.
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Midwest U.S.
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Description
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. To further develop clinical skills in refraction, the application of various contacts lens modalities and the diagnosis and treatment of ocular conditions in a primary care setting.
2. To cultivate and enhance a problem focused approach that is both efficient and comprehensive.
3. Gain comfort and better understanding in surgical procedures by observing local ophthalmologists (cornea, cataract, retina, etc).
4. To have a fun learning environment.
Number of Student Encounters
Average number of patients per week per student:
40
40
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Relative Percentage of Student Encounters
50
40
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% = Routine Refractive
% = Contact Lens
% = Ocular Disease
% = Pediatric / Binocular Vision
% = Low Vision
Facility Details
Required equipment:
Lab Coat
Contact for externship liason:
Ian Ymalay, OD
ymalay@gmail.com
847-960-9029
Arrival procedure for students:
The extern should contact the preceptor by email 2 weeks prior to start of the rotation. Arrive at 9am on the first day, ask for Gary Alvarez for a tour of the office, equipment and staff introduction.
Neal Thakrar, OD (Primary Care, Contact Lens)
Ian Ymalay, OD (Primary Care, Contact Lens)
Miscellaneous comments:
There is opportunity for surgical observations and myopia control cases!
Office is outfitted with remote care and telemedicine equipment and Externs will be able to perform such exams.
Additional Information:
Click here to review onboarding requirements. If you do not see your site listed on Sharepoint, contact your preceptor directly.
Student Review
"I really enjoyed this site! I am so happy that I chose this site. I saw a lot more pathology than I expected to see in a corporate setting. I had a lot of networking opportunities as well. One of my favorite experiences was being able to shadow an OMD during surgery. Dr. Ymalay is amazing and the rest of the team is very sweet and welcoming. Definitely an unforgettable experience."
Primary Care
Facility specialties:
Facility category:
Primary Care (Specialty 1)
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Facility website
Student Clinic Hours
6:00 pm
9:30 am
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Additional Info about Hours:
Saturdays are used for makeups.. replace "closed" on the schedule.
If there are two ICO externs with another extern from another school (3 in total), the two ICO externs will alternate early dismissal M,T,W and Fri and alternate Saturday clinic.
Standard externship hours are listed; however, hours are subject to change based on the academic quarter, the number of assigned externs, or operational needs of the office.
Commercial
Facility Type