Externship Site
Cataract & Laser Institute - Mishawaka
ICO STUDENTS ACCEPTED EACH QUARTER
Essentials
Location
4020 Edison Lakes Parkway
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Mishawaka
IN
46545
USA
Country:
Midwest
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Description
Combined ophthalmology/optometry secondary care referral practice. Pre and post-operative management of anterior segment surgery (cataract, LASIK/PRK, DSEK/DMEK, cornea cross-linking) patients.
Objectives:
- Methods of efficient patient flow.
- Management of complex ocular disease in a secondary referral care environment.
- Effective patient education and communication.
Number of Student Encounters
Average number of patients per week per student:
50-75
90%
How many are full exams?
How many are special testing?
80%
How many are observation only?
10%
Relative Percentage of Student Encounters
5
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% = Routine Refractive
% = Contact Lens
% = Ocular Disease
% = Pediatric / Binocular Vision
% = Low Vision
Facility Details
Required equipment:
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Arrival procedure for students:
Orientation: One day tour and introduction to the practice, review policies, establish computer access.
David Imes, OD (Ocular Disease)
Michael Coleman, MD (Ocular Disease)
Miscellaneous comments:
A mix of independent examination and collaborative exam/management of ocular disease & pre/post-surgical care.
Dr. Michael Coleman is an anterior segment surgeon and corneal specialist - interns will participate in the clinical management of LASIK/PRK, cornea transplant (PKP, DSEK, DMEK), cataract as well as cornea cross-linking.
Housing stipend: $1000 per student
Additional Information:
Click here to review onboarding requirements. If you do not see your site listed on Sharepoint, contact your preceptor directly.
Student Review
Ocular Disease
Facility specialties:
Facility category:
Ocular Disease (Specialty 2)
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Facility website
Student Clinic Hours
5:00 pm
8:30 am
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Additional Info about Hours:
Standard externship hours are listed below; 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