Shiley Eye Center – Save Our Children's Sight Project
(Currently INACTIVE Site)
Basic Information
Description of the Organization Responsibilities
Community of Ophthalmology provides eye screening, eye exam and developmental assessment of children affected by refractive errors. Students could be involved in any of these three components.
Age(s) of Participants
3 to 6 years of age.
Commitment
2 quarter commitment.
Students must complete one quarter of an HDP 199 - Independent Study course the quarter prior to enrollment in HDP 191.
Requirements
(1) Bilingual English/Spanish speaker.
(2) 3.0 minimum GPA.
Research Availability
To be determined.
Orientation Requirement
Yes. Students are required to interview with the site.
Orientation Interivew
Please bring the following:
(1) Updated copy of unofficial transcript.
(2) Letter of statement explaining why the site was chosen, what is expected from the research project along with professional goals.
(3) Resume.
Dress Code
Please wear appropriate, casual attire with closed toed shoes.
Testing Requirements
(1) TB Test.
(2) Letter of Clearance from the HDP Field Research Coordinator (Emma Chan).
Patient confidentiality must be respected at all times.
Check-in Procedure
Please check in with the site mentor.
Contact Information
Site Mentor
Barbara Brody (bbrody@ucsd.edu)
Phone Number
858-534-9671
Website
http://shileyeye.ucsd.edu/eyemobile/index.htm
Location
9415 Campus Point Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 and various locations throughout San Diego county.