Need to Know
1. Requirements for Completion Certificate Updated 12/17/24
2. Didactic Activity Overview Updated 4/18/24

24/25 Residency Year Specifics
1. Dates to Remember Updated 05/08/25
2. Resident Assignments Updated 05/29/25
3. 2526 Resident Handbook/Orientation Updated 6/20/24 (Link here while at VA)
4. 2526 Resident Orientation PPT Updated 6/20/24 (Link here while at VA)
5. Monthly Meeting with Drs. Norris and Karunathilake Link Here Updated 04/29/25

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
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