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Sheldon Wechsler and George Mertz Contact Lens Residency Award
Organization
American Academy of Optometry
622 E Washington St., Ste. 300
Orlando, FL 32801
Toll Free Number 844-323-3937
Phone Number (321)319-4860
Emails aaoptom@aaoptom.org
Level of Study Professional Development
Award Type Prize
Purpose To promote the practice and development of the field of optometry by providing incentive and support to talented optometric residents who demonstrate a passion and commitment to practice, research, and education.
Focus Optometry.
Qualifications Applicant must be an optometrist continuing a contact lens residency program at a North American school or college of optometry and a member of AAO.
Criteria Applicants will be evaluated primarily on the basis of their educational background and their ability and potential as teachers, researchers and practitioners in the field of contact lenses.
Funds $750
$2,000
Duration Annual.
Number of Awards 2.
To Apply Applicants must submit a summary of the their education, research and teaching experience; description of the residency program and plans for the next academic year; one-page statement of the applicant's career goals; and three letters of reference.
Deadline June 1.
Contact Email: aof@aaoptom.org; URL: www.aaopt.org/home/aaof/programs/programs-residents/sheldon-wechsler- and-george-mertz.
For more information http://www.aaopt.org
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