The CVC Externship Program is a high volume, diverse age patient population with care delivered in a rapid paced environment. Cases vary and include different levels of complexity, with most at the secondary and tertiary level. Technology is state-of-the-art.

Our clinics offer interns exposure to maximum scope with multiple pathologies and care; primary care, extensive contact lens care including specialty contact lenses, optometric surgery and an ocular MASH unit.

Interns rotate between two clinics and different attendings, some surgical; both OD and MD surgeons.

Training is accomplished thru patient care, observation, seminars, grand rounds and independent study.

As a member of the CVC staff the intern is expected to attend and participate in CVC staff meetings, trainings and retreats.  These sessions expose the intern to the inner workings and practice management intricacies of a private practice.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Have working knowledge of medications involved in the diagnosis, treatment and management of the eye and visual system and related systemic system.

2. Fit all types of contact lenses used to diagnose, treat and manage the eye and visual system.

3. Understand and embrace the concept of “Lifelong Learning”, and while learning, treat everyone as a guest.