Embark on a transformative journey with the Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. Our comprehensive program offers a unique blend of in-house rotations and externship experiences, providing students with a well-rounded education in the field of optometry.
In the last year of the optometry program, students engage in both in-house and externship rotations. The in-house rotations are diverse and hands-on, encompassing primary care, cornea and contact lenses, and pediatrics and vision therapy clinics. Our students are assigned to our clinic locations in Fort Lauderdale, Davie, or North Miami Beach.
The externship rotations open doors to exciting opportunities, including a Medical Surgical Care Clinical Externship and a Clinic Elective Externship. Students have the flexibility to choose rotations from an array of sites, ranging from Combined Optometry and Ophthalmology practices to international clinics in China. We also offer rotations with different locations of the Indian Health Services, adding a global perspective to your optometry education.
Dive into the real-world application of your optometry skills with our extensive list of externship sites. These sites, carefully curated for your fourth-year study, provide formal, hands-on training at approved clinical sites and practices.
Note: Information below is subject to change without notice. Every attempt will be made to keep the information up-to-date. Sites with an asterisk (*) do not specialize in Ocular Disease.
For a unique and impactful experience, explore our externship programs at VA Medical Centers. These rotations provide an opportunity to serve our veterans while enhancing your skills in diverse clinical settings.
Externship Site | Location | Students Per Rotation |
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VA Central Western MA HCS | Leeds, MA | 1 |
VA Medical Center in Bay Pines | Bay Pines, FL | 1 (6 month rotation encouraged) |
VA Medical Center in Charleston | Charleston, SC | 1 (6 month rotation encouraged) |
VA Medical Center in Columbia | Columbia, SC | 1-3 (competes w/other colleges; 6 month rotation encouraged) |
VA Medical Center in Erie | Erie, PA 1 | 1 |
VA Medical Center in Gainesville | Gainsville, FL | 2 |
VA Jacksonville Outpatient Clinic | Jacksonville, FL | 1 |
VA Medical Center in Lake City | Lake City, FL | 1 |
VA Medical Center in Miami | Miami, FL | 1 |
VA Medical Center in Lake Baldwin | Orlando, FL |
1-3 |
VA Medical Center in Lake Nona | Orlando, FL |
3 |
VA Medical Center in Salisbury | Salisbury, NC | Depends on availability |
VA Tallahassee Outpatient Clinic (OPC) | Tallahassee, FL | 1 |
VA Medical Center in the Villages | The Villages, FL | 1 |
VA Viera Outpatient Clinic | Viera, FL | 1 |
VA Medical Center in WPB | West Palm Beach, FL | 2 |
VA Medical Center in Wilmington | Wilmington, DE | 1 (6 month rotation encouraged) |
VA William Bill Kling | Sunrise, FL | 1-2 |
Your journey in optometry begins here at NSU. Immerse yourself in an optometry program that blends academic excellence with real-world experiences. Connect with us to learn more about the application process and how NSU can shape your future in optometry.