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How to Apply

Application Materials and Procedures

Application Deadline: January 31st - By January 31st, applicants should have the following on file with the residency coordinator:

  • Completed application through ORMatch website
  • ORMatch # 44147
  • Current curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Intent
  • Official optometry transcripts
  • NBEO scores
  • Letters of recommendation from three faculty closely acquainted with the applicant’s clinical proficiency

Selection Procedure and Admission Criteria

  • Applicants will be evaluated based on their submission through OR Match
  • Provide all required materials to the Residency Director by the indicated deadline
  • The Selection Committee will review all applications and offer an in-person interview to candidates meeting the desired qualifications for our program
  • Preferred candidates will have:
    • Graduated or anticipated graduation with the degree of Doctor of Optometry from an ACOE accredited school or college of optometry with a 3.0 (out of 4.0) GPA or higher at the time of application
    • Successful completion of Parts I, II, III, and TMOD of the NBEO
    • Ability to obtain State of Ohio Optometry License prior to start of program

For More Information

Adam J. Peiffer, OD MS FAAO
Residency Coordinator
Assistant Professor | Case Western Reserve University SOM
Optometrist | University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s
Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus
11100 Euclid Avenue (Suite 1200)
Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: Office: 440-684-1743 Ext 2
Adam.Peiffer@UHHospitals.org