Need to Know
1. Requirements for Completion Certificate Updated 05/26/26
2. Didactic Activity Overview Updated 05/26/26

26/27 Residency Year Specifics
1. Dates to Remember Updated 10/08/26
2. Resident Assignments Updated 10/08/26
3. 2627 Resident Handbook/Orientation Updated 05/26/26 (Link here while at VA)
4. 2627 Resident Orientation PPT Updated 05/26/26 (Link here while at VA)
5. Monthly Meeting with Drs. Norris and Karunathilake Link Here Updated 10/08/26

Continuing Education Meetings / Poster Opportunity (*)
American Academy of Optometry (AAO, Oct / Nov) *
Heart of America (Feb) * 
​Southeastern Council of Optometrists (SECO, Feb) *
East- West Conference (Oct)*
Orlando VA Health Professions Education Week (2nd week in March, Due mid Feb, Follow AAO Guidelines)*
Florida Chapter of AAO (March/April)*
Vision Expo (West Sept, East March) 
Nova Continuing Education (sometimes local)
CFSOP EyeMed (local, Jan)
​Optometry's Meeting (AOA, June) *

Poster Preparation

• presentation must be on VA poster template, not UCF
• presentation must have VA disclaimer and acknowledgement as per the VHA Directive 1200.19:

1. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS – “This material is the result of work supported with resources and the use of facilities at the Orlando VA Healthcare System (Orlando, Florida).” 
2. DISCLAIMER - The contents of this publication “do not represent the views of the Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Government.”

Poster Templates
AAO Poster Specifications
VA Medical Media Link (Internal Only) For Printing Request
AAO Case Report Format

COLD/FLU/COVID
VA COVID Guidance Updated  03/18/24
VA Masking Guidance Updated 03/18/24
VA Guidance Updated 1/30/24
VA Flu Guidance Updated 09/09/24

Wellness
Chair Massages (make appt while at Lake Nona) or Chair Massages (make appt while at Lake Baldwin)
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Guidance / Suggestions, Etc.
Ways to Shine During Residency
Make the Most of Your Residency Year
8 Traits to Make Great Doctors