Externship Site
Southwestern Eye Center
ICO STUDENTS ACCEPTED SUMMER QUARTER ONLY
Essentials
Location
1055 S. Stapley Dr
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State:
Zip:
Mesa
AZ
85204
U.S.A.
Country:
South West U.S.
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Description
Discontinued 2024 (retirement)
Our Mission
Quality of Care — Southwestern will continually strive to provide a pleasant, compassionate and totally satisfying experience for all our patients.
Quality of Life — Southwestern will do whatever is possible to assist our patients and staff to enhance their physical and emotional well being.
Quality of Service — Southwestern will endeavor to create a spirit of teamwork, pride and professionalism among all employees that will encourage continuous career achievement in order to offer the highest level of service to our patients.
Quality of Citizenship — Southwestern is committed to provide and support charitable programs and services that benefit the needs of the communities in which we serve.
Quality of Management — Southwestern is dedicated to operating its organization ethically with honesty and integrity to secure stability and profitability.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Observe surgeries and interact with subspecialists
Improve clinical skills ( improve efficiency and confidence in diagnosing and treating ocular disease
Help prepare the student to be a practicing optometrist
Number of Student Encounters
Average number of patients per week per student:
75
75
How many are full exams?
How many are special testing?
How many are observation only?
~5
Relative Percentage of Student Encounters
20
10
80
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0
% = Routine Refractive
% = Contact Lens
% = Ocular Disease
% = Pediatric / Binocular Vision
% = Low Vision
Facility Details
Required equipment:
White clinic coat, 20D/90D, favorite reference books, picture ID. Scrubs are permitted.
Contact for externship liason:
Kris Owens, OD
owens@sweye.com
480-833-9100
Arrival procedure for students:
Contact Dr. Owens a month prior to rotation. On first day, ask at desk for the office manager. Week 1 is orientation to EMR and clinic.
Proof of negative TB testing is required for this site. Flu and COVID vaccination are recommended; however, if you are not vaccinated, masking is required.
Attending Staff - Full Time:
Kristia Owens, OD (Primary Care, Contact Lens, Ocular Disease)
Kevin Pugh, OD (Ocular Disease)
Matthew Palmer, OD (Vision Rehabilitation)
Aaron Peterson, MD (Ocular Disease)
Daniel Adelberg, MD (Ocular Disease)
Michael Campion, MD (Ocular Disease)
John Malin Lewis, MD (Ocular Disease)
Christine Funke, MD (Cataract/Glaucoma)
Denise Garcia, MD (Oculoplastics)
Miscellaneous comments:
Opportunity to observe at clinic 20 minutes from office to see surgical procedures - once per quarter.
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 was a fantastic site. You name it and I saw it. Glaucoma, Retinal Detachments, Keratoconus, Pellucid Marginal Dystrophy, Pre-/Post-Op for LASIK/Cataracts/Corneal/Oculoplastics, etc. The clinic was a very fast-paced environment. Multiple OD's and OMD's. Days of watching surgery whenever I wanted. I was able to go with one of the doctors and do a vision screening for the San Francisco Giants during spring training! It was amazing. I learned so much. I've fit all types of scleral, toric, multifocal, and spherical lenses. When Dr. Palmer is there, you are able to help him fit prosthetic eyes. Truly a fantastic opportunity. I saw it all here. Best way to close out and reaffirm ocular disease knowledge."
Ocular Disease
Facility specialties:
Facility category:
Ocular Disease (Specialty 2)
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?
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Facility website
Student Clinic Hours
5:00 pm
8:00 am
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Additional Info about Hours:
There is 1 hour lunch daily. On Saturdays, students may be asked to triage emergency calls.
Private
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