Chad H. Clark

***-* ******** ***, *******, PA ***75 208-***-**** acavnk@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Salus University

Seeking Doctor of Optometry Degree

Expected graduation date: 22 May 2014 2014

Pennsylvania College of Optometry

Current GPA: 3.36

Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID

B.S. Psychology 2010

College of Southern Idaho, Twin Falls, ID

6 credit hours 2003

I NTERNSHIPS/EXTERNSHIPS

Albert Einstein Hospital

Extern (still to be completed) February 2014 – May 2014

Will diagnose and manage various eye diseases and abnormalities, including color blindness, glaucoma, and t rauma in a hospital

setting. Will also co-manage systemic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol as part of a primary care

t eam.

The Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA

Extern November 2013 – Present

Provided primary care in low vision specialty rotation at school-run clinic w/ periodic rotations through glaucoma, neurology,

pediatr ics and primary care specialties.

D r. John Bur rell, Burrell Family Eyecare, Trooper, PA

Extern August 2013 – November 2013

Provided primary care optometry in a suburban, CL-centered private practice. Trained patients to safely insert and remove contact

lenses. Worked between two office locations w/ varying demographics and patient bases.

Dr. Ginger Purpura, Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, Fort Belvoir, VA

Extern May 2013 – August 2013

Provided primary care optometry to active-duty military and their families in addition to retirees. Worked w/ ophthalmologists to

p rovide good co-management of ocular disease and surgical procedures including LASIK, PRK and cataract extraction. Inserted

a nd evaluated punctual plugs in patients w/ dry eye syndrome. Gave presentations to fellow externs on clinical cases and

correlates.

Dr. James Davis, VisionSource Eye Center, Jerome, ID

Extern February 2013 – May 2013

Managed patients' primary eye care health in a ru ral group practice with professionalism and skill. Used a slit lamp biomicroscope

t o examine patients' cornea, lens and anterior chambers. Inserted and evaluated punctual plugs in patients w/ dry eye syndrome.

P racticed foreign body removal w/ precision and accuracy.

D r. Douglas O’Connor, Walmart Vision Center, Hatfield, PA

In tern June 2011 – July 2011

Helped patients select frames according to desired style and color. Measured bridge and eye size, vertex distance, temple length,

p upillary distance and optical centers of eyes. Used lensometer to verify patient glasses rx and confirm ordered glasses met ANSI

s tandards. Conducted preliminary screenings including external examination, central and peripheral visual fields and color vision

t ests and taking patient medical history.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, Elkins Park, PA

Class of 2014 Vice President A ugust 2011 - present

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Helped class stay updated on upcoming events, tests, etc. Met with Dean of the college to discuss and

p rovide solutions to issues affecting the college and class.

Dr. M ichael R. Flandro, Pocatello, ID

Optician May 2008 – July 2010

Provided assistance to the doctor in pretesting patients, fi led paperwork, fabricated lenses to meet prescription specifications,

adjusted and fi t ted glasses, took optical pictures, properly billed patients and scheduled exams.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat ter-day Saints, Dresher, PA

Elders Quorum President May 2011-January 2013

Provided leadership and t raining to fellow elders in the church. Also sat in counsel with other leaders of the congregation to

address needs of members of the congregation.

T he Church of Jesus Christ of Lat ter-day Saints, Uganda/Ethiopia

M issionary July 2005-July 2007

Served the peoples of Uganda and Ethiopia as a missionary. Involved in teaching others about the gospel of Jesus Christ,

serving/helping others, and leading/training fellow missionaries.

AWARDS/ACH IEVEMENTS

Eagle Scout

ME MBERSHIPS

Psi Chi – National Honor Society of Psychology

American Optometr ic Student Association (AOSA)

Student Optometric Service to Humanity (SOSH)

PROFESSIONAL References

Dr. M ichael R. Flandro, OD

Office 208-***-****

Personal 208-***-****

Dr. James Davis, OD

Office 208-***-****

Personal 208-***-****

Dr. John Bur rell, OD

Office 610-***-****

Personal 610-***-****

CHARACTER REFERENCES

Sean Henderson

Personal 801-***-****

Betsy Dobbs

Personal 412-***-****

David Payne

Personal 215-***-****

Additional references available upon request

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