Orlando VA Medical Center
at Lake Nona and Lake Baldwin
Optometry Residency and Student Program

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*What's New?*
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Schedule
​- Journal for Thurs Updated 12/11/25
- Resident Rotation Schedule Updated 12/11/25
​- TMS activity for Friday TBD
- Conference Schedule Updated 11/20/25

From The Headlines
- VA and National Standards of Practice Call to Action Updated 7/25/24

Links and Pearls
- Some Links and Frequently Used Pearls Updated 7/25/24

Prior Resident News
- Dr. Alyssa Panagos (20/21 Resident)  is selected as the Palm Beach County Optometric Association President Updated 07/2025

Before Residency
- A Life Changing Experience Updated 8/29/24

During Residency
- 25/26 Coordinator/Resident Monthly Meeting Updated 10/2025
- 25/26 Resident Dates to Remember Updated 05/2025
- 25/26 Resident Activity Assignments Updated 05/2025
- VA COVID Guidance Updated  03/2025

After Residency
- Job Postings Updated 04/23/25