Externship Site
Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
ICO STUDENTS ACCEPTED EACH QUARTER
Essentials
Location
5000 W. National Ave.
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Milwaukee
WI
53295
U.S.A.
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Midwest US
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Description
The rotation at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center provides students with comprehensive clinical experience serving a diverse veteran population. Students are exposed to a wide range of ocular diseases and primary eye care.
Learning Objectives:
Develop proficiency in diagnosing and managing common and complex ocular diseases seen in the veteran population.
Strengthen clinical decision-making skills in primary eye care, including refraction, contact lenses, and low vision services.
Improve efficiency and confidence in managing a high-volume, medically focused clinical environment.
Number of Student Encounters
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Relative Percentage of Student Encounters
10
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2
% = Routine Refractive
% = Contact Lens
% = Ocular Disease
% = Pediatric / Binocular Vision
% = Low Vision
Facility Details
Required equipment:
Condensing lenses. Attire: scrubs.
Contact for externship liason:
Kenneth Rose, OD
Kenneth.rose@va.gov
414-384-2000 x 42111
Arrival procedure for students:
• Complete and submit the required Human Resources Appointee forms no less than 7 – 10 business days prior to your anticipated start date.
• Complete the online preappointment training courses (TMS)- www.tms.va.gov
• Complete a fingerprint investigation a minimum of 5 business days prior to your anticipated start date and AFTER submitting application to Human Resources.
• Request “PIV Exemption” computer access
On first day, take elevator “C” up to the 8th floor. Follow the yellow arrows to the Eye Clinic and ask for Dr. Rose @ the front desk.
Attending Staff - Full Time:
Kenneth Rose, OD (Primary Care, Ocular Disease, Low Vision)
Jini John, OD (Primary Care, Ocular Disease, TBI)
David Waterfill, OD (Primary Care, Ocular Disease)
Attending Staff - Part Time:
Brian McGinley, OD (Primary Care, Ocular Disease)
Scott Robison, OD (Primary Care, Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease)
Josh Heinecke, OD (Primary Care, Ocular Disease)
Emmy Swartz, OD (Primary Care, Ocular Disease, Contact Lenses)
Payton Holden Bista (Primary Care, Ocular Disease)
Miscellaneous comments:
Park in Student Parking Lot 6 on General Wolcott Avenue.
Additional Information:
Click here to review onboarding requirements. If you do not see your site listed on Sharepoint, contact your preceptor directly.
Student Review
"Best group of ODs that I have worked with thus far; they made a strong effort to ensure that I received the most exposure to a variety of patients and diseases during my rotation. If an interesting patient comes in, the ODs always make sure that you have a chance to come a take a look at the patient before they leave. All of the attendings are very open and I always felt very comfortable asking questions when I felt unsure. After completing this rotation, I am definitely more efficient and confident with primary care."
Ocular Disease
Facility specialties:
Facility category:
Ocular Disease (Specialty 2)
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Facility website
Student Clinic Hours
4:30 pm
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Additional Info about Hours:
First patient is at 8am, but please be ready to see patients by 7:45am.
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