College Based Programs

The University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) has college sponsored residency programs in Cornea and Contact Lens, Family Practice Optometry, Low Vision Rehabilitation, Ocular Disease, and Pediatric Optometry. In addition, a two year MS/Residency program is available. All programs begin on in late June.

Admission Requirements for College-Based Residency Programs

  • Doctor of Optometry degree from an ACOE accredited school or college of optometry
  • Successful completion of the Basic and Clinical Science parts of the National Board of examiners in Optometry, including the TMOD
  • A State of Texas Optometry Licence
  • The Graduate Record Examination is required for the combined MS/Residency Program

Salary and Benefits for College-Based Residency Programs

The programs located at the College of Optometry have a stipend of $35,000. Benefits include medical insurance, vacation and sick leave, travel stipend, institutional professional liability coverage, and continuing education (including Texas glaucoma certification) provided by the University of Houston.

Houston Based Programs:

University Eye Institute and other UHCO clinics

For additional information on this residency position click here.

Cornea and Contact Lens

Program Director: Norman Leach, O.D., M.S.
Email: nleach@uh.edu
Phone: 713.743.1953
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Family Practice Optometry

Program Director: Bruce Onefrey, O.D.
Email: bonefrey@uh.edu
Phone: 713.743.4094

Program Director: Pat Segu, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Email: psegu@uh.edu
Phone: 713.743.1958
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Low Vision Rehabilitation

Program Director: Stanley Woo, O.D., F.A.A.O
Email: swoo@uh.edu
Phone: 713.743.1936
For additional information on this residency position click here.

Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation

Program Director: Catherine McDaniel, O.D., M.S.
Email: cmcdaniel@optometry.uh.edu
Phone: 713.743.4249
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Ocular Disease

Program Director: Danica Marrelli, O.D.O
Email: dmarrelli@uh.edu
Phone: 713.743.1945
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Pediatric Optometry

Program Director: Suzanne Wickum, O.D.
Email: swickum@uh.edu
Phone: 713.743.0745
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Master of Science Degree/Residency Combined Program

Program Director: Michele Murphy
Email: mmurphy@optometry.uh.edu
Phone: 713.743.1885