Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center

ICO STUDENTS ACCEPTED EACH QUARTER
Essentials
Location
6010 Amarillo Boulevard West
City:
State:
Zip:
Amarillo
TX
79106
U.S.A.
Country:
South West U.S.
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Description
Number of Student Encounters
Average number of patients per week per student:
How many are full exams?
How many are special testing?
How many are observation only?
Relative Percentage of Student Encounters
20
1
55
12
12
% = Routine Refractive
% = Contact Lens
% = Ocular Disease
% = Pediatric / Binocular Vision
% = Low Vision
Facility Details
Required equipment:
Contact for externship liason:
Jim O’Connor, OD
James.oconnor2@va.gov
806-355-9703 Ext 7238
Arrival procedure for students:
Student to contact facility at least 8 weeks prior to rotation. Upon arrival report to the Optometry Clinic, ask for Dr. O’Connor.
Attending Staff - Full Time:
Jim O’Connor, OD (Primary Care, Ocular Disease)
David Trout, OD (Primary Care, Ocular Disease)
Attending Staff - Part Time:
Michael Trynosky, MD (Ocular Disease)
Miscellaneous comments:
Additional Information:
Click here to review onboarding requirements. If you do not see your site listed on Sharepoint, contact your preceptor directly.
Student Review
"I believe this site, and most importantly the doctors, have helped my clinical skills and knowledge to grow tremendously. As a student, I always felt challenged and there was always something, eye related, to be learned. With the high volume of elderly patients, there was plenty of pathology to assess and manage. The doctors are great. I never felt uncomfortable asking questions about treatment decisions and general questions regarding the patients disease. It is very apparent that the doctors want you to grow and succeed as a clinician. Additionally, it is very obvious that they as doctors are always attempting to increase their own knowledge base and skills."
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?
No
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Yes
Facility website
Student Clinic Hours
4:00 pm
7:30 am
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4:00 pm
7:30 am
4:00 pm
7:30 am
4:00 pm
7:30 am
4:00 pm
7:30 am
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Additional Info about Hours:
VA
Facility Type