Externship Site
Miami Gardens Eye Care
ICO STUDENTS ACCEPTED EACH QUARTER
Essentials
Location
18383 NW 27th Avenue
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Zip:
Miami Gardens
FL
33056
U.S.A.
Country:
Southeast U.S.
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Description
We are an externship site passionate about guiding students on their journey to becoming successful doctors. Here, students are treated as future optometrists — not technicians. We recognize that every student brings unique strengths, and we’re committed to supporting their growth at an individualized pace. Our practice features four exam lanes and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including a Humphrey Visual Field (HVF) analyzer, autorefractor, and Maestro OCT.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The student will improve efficiency in their clinical exams
The student will earn the mechanics of running a private practice
The student will gain proficiency with both routine and complex exams, with an emphasis on the anterior segment
Number of Student Encounters
Average number of patients per week per student:
45
98
How many are full exams?
How many are special testing?
10
How many are observation only?
2
Relative Percentage of Student Encounters
50
20
50
0
0
% = Routine Refractive
% = Contact Lens
% = Ocular Disease
% = Pediatric / Binocular Vision
% = Low Vision
Facility Details
Required equipment:
All handheld lenses, BIO, diagnostic kit. Scrubs or business attire permitted.
Contact for externship liason:
Arrival procedure for students:
Contact Dr. Berman regarding housing upon completion of selections.
Gary Berman, OD (Primary Care, Contact Lens, Ocular Disease)
Jacqueline Zapata, OD (Primary Care, Contact Lens, Ocular Disease)
Miscellaneous comments:
Housing is free (first come, first serve). Housing is a 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment located in Hollywood Hills Florida (4.5 miles from Hollywood Beach). Students have 1 parking spot each, screened terrace, and backdoor entry. Utilities and internet are included, and the building has a washer and dryer. Apartment is 15 min from the practice.
Additional Information:
Click here to review onboarding requirements. If you do not see your site listed on Sharepoint, contact your preceptor directly.
Student Review
"My expectations were exceeded! This rotation allowed me to gain confidence in working independently and how to perform an exam efficiently. I truly enjoyed each day working here, Dr. Berman is very approachable with any questions. I highly recommend this site!"
Primary Care
Facility specialties:
Facility category:
Primary Care (Specialty 1)
Max number of ICO students?
Housing available or a stipend?
Is this a residency program?
Other externship affiliations?
Do you provide formal journal club, case discussion, grand rounds?
Are meals provided?
Is an automobile necessary?
Is there on-site parking?
No
No
Yes, SCO
No
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2
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Yes
Facility website
Student Clinic Hours
4:30 pm
9:00 am
2:00 pm
8:00 am
CLOSED
CLOSED
4:30 pm
9:00 am
4:30 pm
9:00am
4:30pm
9:00am
4:30pm
9:00 am
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Additional Info about Hours:
If a student works Saturday, they are given 1 day off during the week.
Private Practice
Facility Type