Optometry Promotion Information guide
As the number of optometrists appointed to the VA continues to grow this guide will be a valuable resource to help further one’s optometric career. This resource, however, should merely be used as a guide and does not guarantee a promotion
- PROMOTION Guidelines Edition 14 (April 2020)*
- PSB approved Ophthalmic Journals for publications– Updated 04/16/2021
- Revised VA Handbook 5017/15, Employee Recognition and Awards, that specifies the criteria for a Special Advancement for Achievement (SAA) and Special Advancement for Performance (SAP): Handbook 5017 Change 15.3 (June 2019)
*Special thank you to Dr. Muzick, OD, FAAO (author)