Externship Site
Canton VA Clinic
ICO STUDENTS ACCEPTED SUMMER QUARTER ONLY
Essentials
Location
733 Market Avenue South
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Canton
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44702
U.S.A.
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Midwest US
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Description
Available for Summer quarter only
Learning Objectives:
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Increase efficiency and ability in clinical skills.
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increase knowledge base of what’s normal versus abnormal and devise treatment plans for various ocular pathologies.
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Increase confidence as a clinician.
Number of Student Encounters
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Relative Percentage of Student Encounters
20
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% = Routine Refractive
% = Contact Lens
% = Ocular Disease
% = Pediatric / Binocular Vision
% = Low Vision
Facility Details
Required equipment:
Contact for externship liason:
Ethan Leyda, OD
Ethan.leyda@va.gov
(330) 489-4600 ext. 1712
Arrival procedure for students:
Student to contact Dr. Leyda 2 months prior to rotation for information required for VA.
Attending Staff - Full Time:
Ethan Leyda, OD (Primary Care, Ocular Disease)
Ben Flagel, OD (Primary Care, Ocular Disease)
Michael Dobos, OD (Primary Care, Ocular Disease)
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Additional Information:
Click here to review onboarding requirements. If you do not see your site listed on Sharepoint, contact your preceptor directly.
Student Review
"This rotation exceeded my expectations. I had an overall great experience and I improved in efficiency, communication with patients, and case management. I feel much more confident in diagnosing, treating, and managing various ocular diseases."
Ocular Disease
Facility specialties:
Facility category:
Ocular Disease (Specialty 2)
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Facility website
Student Clinic Hours
4:30 pm
8:00 am
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