The Program The mission of the optometry residency in ocular disease / low vision rehabilitation is to offer clinical experiences in diagnosis and management of patients with ocular disease at a post doctorate level which exceeds that attainable in private practice. Hence, the optometrist is offered the foundation from which to teach, research, or practice in a multidisciplinary setting. Program Characteristics Typical Weekly Schedule Program Overview Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday are devoted to direct patient care  40 hrs per week. Wednesday is devoted to rounds and conferences primarily at Jesse Brown VAMC (Chicago formerly West Side VA) ; 10 hrs per week. Each of the three residents rotate to Hines BRC for 4 months where they spend Mon, Tues & Thurs with direct patient care.  All residents are at Jesse Brown VAMC (Chicago) on Friday. The Environment The Hospitals and Clincal Space Jesse Brown VAMC (Chicago) Outpatient Hines VA Blind Rehabilitation Center   Jesse Brown new hospital tower   Chicago a big city with the feeling of a neighborhood  a cornucopia of cultural and sports events there's ALWAYS something to do! The Majestic Chicago Skyline as seen from the Adler Planetarium   Info on Chicago  More info for Chicago   Even MORE info about Chi Town Hospital neighborhood Jesse Brown VAMC lies within the planned Illinois Medical District and is surrounded by private  (Rush), county (Cook County) and state (University of Illinois Chicago) hospitals. It lies within the campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, the largest medical school in the US. click thumbnails to enlarge