Residency in Pediatric / Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation

2024-25 Resident: Megan Friel, OD

Program Description

This 54-week program provides advanced clinical experience in all aspects of pediatric optometry and binocular vision patient care. The resident will have the opportunity for interaction and case co-management with other health care and education professionals. The program is flexible and can be adapted to meet the particular interests of the resident.

Program Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry Residency Program in Pediatric Optometry is to provide high quality, advanced post-graduate education and clinical training in Pediatric Optometry, Binocular Vision and Vision Therapy to qualified optometrists who will contribute to eye care and the profession of optometry. Upon successful completion of this program, the resident will be able to pursue a professional career in a Pediatrics / Binocular Vision patient care, including management of non-strabismic binocular vision anomalies, amblyopia, strabismus and learning related vision problems in private optometric practice or optometric education.  The program instills in its residents a professional and scientific attitude, skills for lifelong learning, a commitment to the profession of optometry and a desire to contribute to the social welfare of the community.

Selection Procedure and Admission Criteria 
Selection Procedure: Participation in the ORMatch Service

Must submit letter of interest, Curriculum Vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, UMSL application and official optometry school transcripts. Completed applications are reviewed, qualified applicants are interviewed and a ranking is submitted to ORMatch which determines the final selection.

The University of Missouri-St. Louis is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.