Residency Programs
Completing a residency in optometry is a unique and invaluable experience! The rich rewards gained from the year of advanced clinical training under an experienced mentor serve to enhance career opportunities and add to the level of confidence the resident has when beginning his/her post-residency career. Applying for a residency position is an easy process through the Optometry Residency Match (ORMatch).
Fall 2023 Residency Promotion Webinar Schedule
E-Brochures for Residency Affiliate Institutions
ASCO Residency Promotion Event
Part 1 – Why Do a Residency
Part 2 – Navigating the Residency Application and Interview Process
Part 3 – Strategies To Ranking Your Choices
General Information about Residency Programs
Residency Directories
- Residency Directory (provides the specific details of all the residency programs included in ORMatch)
- Optometry Resident Directory (network directory that gives you an opportunity to contact current and past residents with your questions)
Other Helpful Resources about Residencies
- Trends in Residency Education (ORMatch Statistics and Residency Applicant Trends)
- Number of Residents at Each Institution and Description of Affiliated Programs
- Race/Ethnicity of Residents in AY 2023-2024
- Residency Program Funding & Promotion Survey