Location: UAB School of Optometry
Program Stipend: $55,000. Eligible for health benefits, and professional liability insurance included.

One position available

The Residency in Pediatric Optometry provides specialty clinical training for postgraduate optometrists. The program provides a unique opportunity for optometrists interested in the vision care of children and special populations and fosters exceptional, independent clinicians who will have the opportunity to excel in areas of patient care, education and research within pediatric optometry.

The resident develops knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of many pediatric vision problems in a variety of clinical settings, including pediatric primary care (encompassing pediatric contact lenses), binocular vision and vision therapy, vision perception, low birth weight clinics and other interdisciplinary environments that monitor multi-handicapped or develop- mentally delayed individuals. The program primarily involves direct patient care by the resident, but clinical supervision of students and teaching clinical laboratories or workshops are also incorporated into the program.

Learn more about the mission, goals, and objectives (pdf).

Accreditation Status

The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) has granted the Residency in Pediatric Optometry at the UAB School of Optometry the accreditation status of “Accredited.” Accredited is a classification granted to an educational program indicating that the program generally meets the Standards for accreditation. For more information, see the ACOE’s website at www.theACOE.org or contact the ACOE at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..