by Tran Nguyen | Apr 26, 2023 | Optometry HQ Announcements
OAA Bulletin 04262023 (002) Submit an Abstract for the 2023 DEO Conference Poster Session! The Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) is now accepting abstract submissions for poster presentations for the 2023 DEO Conference in Chicago, IL, August 22 –...
by Tran Nguyen | Apr 26, 2023 | Optometry HQ Announcements
Dear VA Residency Program Coordinators, As a reminder, NAVAO would like to encourage you to continue to promote this year’s Advanced Competence in Medical Optometry exam (ACMO) to your residents. The ACMO is the first step in receiving American Board of...
by Tran Nguyen | Apr 24, 2023 | Optometry HQ Announcements
The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) invites interested parties to submit comments regarding proposed changes to the ACOE’s Policy and Procedure Manual. The ACOE reviews its Policy and Procedure Manual on at least an annual basis. The purpose of...
by Tran Nguyen | Apr 13, 2023 | Optometry HQ Announcements
Good afternoon – Please join members of the Optometry Service National Standards of Practice (NSP) workgroup on WEDNESDAY APRIL 26, 2023 at 11:00a ET for an overview presentation. Additional resources will be shared as we move forward. The NSP Share Point will be...
by KevinMercado | Apr 11, 2023 | News and Updates
From the VHA Optometry Service National Program: The Optometry Program workgroup has been developing national standards of practice (NSP) to uphold safe, high-quality care for the Nation’s Veterans and ensure VA Optometrists can meet the needs of Veterans when...
by Tran Nguyen | Apr 10, 2023 | Optometry HQ Announcements
The Optometry Program workgroup has been developing national standards of practice (NSP) to uphold safe, high-quality care for the Nation’s Veterans and ensure VA Optometrists can meet the needs of Veterans when practicing within the scope of their VA employment....
by Tran Nguyen | Mar 30, 2023 | Optometry HQ Announcements
The VA may utilize flexible hiring authorities for previous VA trainees when filling open staff positions. Here are some helpful resources: Trainee Recruitment and Hiring Resources (internal VA) –...
by Tran Nguyen | Mar 30, 2023 | Optometry HQ Announcements
OAA Bulletin 03292023
by Tran Nguyen | Mar 30, 2023 | Optometry HQ Announcements
Link to memorandum: 2023 03 Memo re Tech programs phase-out plan (002) Please see the linked Memorandum from Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) Chair, G. Timothy Petito, O.D., providing members of the communities of interest the timeline associated...
by Tran Nguyen | Mar 22, 2023 | Optometry HQ Announcements
In early February 2023, the Biden administration announced its intent to end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency on May 11, 2023. The attached Memorandum provides important guidance for accredited programs from the Accreditation Council on...
