Affiliations of community health centers with the accredited schools and colleges of optometry in the states and territories of the United States |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Mount Auburn Hospital, Cambridge, Mass;2. Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass;3. Mount Auburn Cambridge Independent Physicians Association (MACIPA), Boston, Mass;1. Department of Orthopedics and Tumor Orthopedics, Muenster University Hospital, Muenster, Germany;2. Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, St. Josef-Stift Sendenhorst, Sendenhorst, Germany;1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Ghent University/Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;2. Center for Medical Genetics, Ghent University/Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;3. Department of Orthodontics, Ghent University/Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;1. Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indianapolis, Indiana;2. Indiana University Health Physicians, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, IU Health Hip & Knee Center, Fishers, Indiana;1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA;2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rubin Institute of Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD;3. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedics, Egg Harbor Township, NJ |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundIn 2006, the American Optometric Association Community Health Center Committee surveyed schools/colleges of optometry in the United States and its territories to assess collaborations between community health centers and optometric institutions.MethodsThe survey investigated the number and structure of affiliations that existed between Federally Qualified Health Centers and schools/colleges of optometry in the United States. The survey reached the schools through the American Optometric Association Faculty Relations Committee or personal contact (Inter-American University of Puerto Rico).ResultsThe survey showed wide variation in affiliations of community health centers with optometry programs. Six schools had no affiliations, whereas the remaining 11 ranged from 1 to 14. Information relating to 37 community health centers was reported. Results showed that schools utilized community health centers for fourth-year students in 5 schools, and both third- and fourth-year students in the remaining 6 schools. Schools vary regarding how precepting is managed with either full-time faculty (64.9%) or adjunct faculty. Business models also vary between schools.ConclusionAffiliations between school/colleges of optometry and community health centers differ considerably. Optometric affiliations with community health centers can result in increased access to eye care for underserved populations and increased clinical experience for optometry students and residents. Opportunities exist to establish additional affiliations. Educational benefits and costs associated with affiliations should be explored before entering into a collaborative model of eye care delivery. |
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