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VA Boston Healthcare System and its affiliate, The New England College of Optometry, are proud to offer a two-year, post-residency fellowship involving clinical research, education, and clinical training. Mission: To cultivate a strong foundation for lifelong learning and achievement, and to promote commitment to optometric research and advanced clinical care. At least 75 percent of the fellowship time is to be devoted to any of the following: clinical, biomedical, rehabilitation, or health services research, including Read more…

Benefits of participation in this program include formal sessions for fellows in Washington, DC and other locations addressing health and aging policy along with general career development and professional enrichment content; a nationally recognized mentor to assist the fellow’s policy and career development; and participation in an ongoing community of peers and mentors to advance knowledge and practice to improve the Nation’s health and the profession. VA Fellows must be nominated by the Office of Read more…

The NAVAO Constitution has been amended to reflect changes to the Constitution Article IV, Section IV (Newsletter requirements) and By-laws Article I Section1 and Article II (Retired VA Optometrists Membership) as voted on by the membership present at the NAVAO business meeting.

NAVAO Resident Registration is now open. Join via the “Join Us” link at the top of the NAVAO homepage. Resident membership is only $25 and includes full website access, reduced cost to this year’s NAVAO Dinner Reception and an opportunity to be awarded the NAVAO Scholarship presented at the Reception.