Externship Site
Associated Eye Care - MN
ICO STUDENTS ACCEPTED FALL, WINTER, SPRING QUARTERS ONLY
Essentials
Location
2950 Curve Crest Blvd
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Stillwater, St. Paul and Hugo
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55082
U.S.A.
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Midwest U.S.
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Description
This is a multi-location, OD/MD practice where the student will conduct comprehensive exams and follow ups, contact lens fittings and follow ups, perform special testing, and observe multiple MD specialties/surgeries. There will be engagement in journal club, case discussions, and company CE meetings.
Number of Student Encounters
Average number of patients per week per student:
75
55
How many are full exams?
How many are special testing?
15
How many are observation only?
Relative Percentage of Student Encounters
40
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% = Routine Refractive
% = Contact Lens
% = Ocular Disease
% = Pediatric / Binocular Vision
% = Low Vision
Facility Details
Required equipment:
Clinic coat with picture ID, handheld equipment, BIO, condensing lenses, favorite references
Contact for externship liason:
Sean LaVallie, OD
slavallie@associatedeyecare.com
651-275-3000
Arrival procedure for students:
Contact Dr. Lavallie 2 weeks prior to start of rotation. On first day, orientation will be at the Heartland office in Stillwater with HR, and then clinic orientation with Dr. Lavallie.
Sean LaVallie, OD (Primary Care, Ocular Disease) Jacob Lang, OD (Primary Care, Ocular Disease) Anne Hickson, OD (Pediatrics / Vision Therapy) Susan Schloff, MD (Pediatrics / Vision Therapy) Gary Schwartz, MD (Cornea) Brian Tienor, MD (Glaucoma) Alan Downie, MD (Retina) Adam Goodard, MD (Ocular Disease)
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Miscellaneous comments:
Recommend living in Stillwater, Woodbury, Oakdale or Maplewood.
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 was exposed to common ocular disease conditions, many for the first time in my education. I was able to become more confident in case management and expand my lists of differentials. Dr. LaVallie is very good at giving independence but also always just a step away if you have any questions. He provided a very healthy learning environment by pushing me to develop my treatment and management plans, as well as quiz me on different aspects of ocular disease. Overall, Dr. LaVallie was very helpful and contributed greatly to my educational experience."
Ocular Disease
Facility specialties:
Facility category:
Ocular Disease (Specialty 2)
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Facility website
Student Clinic Hours
4:00 pm
8:00 am
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Additional Info about Hours:
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.
Private
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