Anne- Marie Mader, OD
401 Bolton Rd
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 681-9551
EDUCATION
1995-1996 Primary Care Residency
The Eye Institute Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA, USA
1995 International Teaching Fellowship
Hogeschool van Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
June 1991 Doctor of Optometry
Scholl of Optometry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
June 1987 Bachelor of Science, Biology
The University of Akron, Akron, OH, USA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oct 1996 present Clinical Instructor in Primary Care
The Eye Institute at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA
Responsibilities include the supervision, instruction and evaluation of interns in patient care in a multi-disciplinary clinic.
June 1998 Feb 2003 Primary Care Optometrist
Private Practice of Jeffrey I. Katzman, MD, King of Prussia, PA, USA
Provided primary eye care in a high-volume ophthalmology practice. Daily activities included comprehensive eye examinations, therapeutic management of ocular disease and specialty contact lens fittings.
Aug 1998 June 2001 Professional Relations Consultant
Sola Optical USA, Petaluma, CA
Consulting and Speakers Bureau responsibilities included lecturing to optometrists and opticians for the purpose of continuing education, lecturing to optometry students about Sola products and representing Sola to various optometric groups.
Dec 1996 June 1997 Staff Optometrist
Allegheny University Hospital Department of Ophthalmology, Philadelphia, PA
Primary care optometrist in an ophthalmology clinic in a teaching hospital. Responsible for direct patient care, including co-management and consultation with ophthalmic surgeons.
July 1995 Oct 1996 Resident in Primary Care
The Eye Institute at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA
Post-graduate training included extensive clinical and academic training in all areas of ophthalmic care under the direction of optometric and ophthalmic specialists and sub-specialists via clinical preceptorship, laboratory and didactic instruction, direct patient care, emergency services and specialty services.
Mar 1996 Feb 1997 Consultant
Vistakon, Johnson & Johnson Vision Products, Inc.
Conducted pre- and post- operative examinations of patients selected for experimental presbyopia reversal surgery. Responsibilities included examination of patients, collection of clinical data, analysis of surgical efficacy, and evaluation of the validity of the underlying theory of accommodation.
1993 1994 Optometrist Private Practice
KFS, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI
Solo Practitioner in a newly established optometric clinic. Contributed to the development and growth a of new facility.
1991 1993 Optometrist Private Practice
DOC Optical, Toledo, OH
Independent contractor at high-volume optometric chain. Responsible for fee collection, insurance billing, inventory management and practice expansion. Produced a 45% increase in patient examinations.
1991 Staff Optometrist Ophthalmology Practice
Tallmadge Eye Institute, Tallmadge, OH
Provided primary eye care, treatment of glaucoma and pre/post-operative management.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
June 2002 present Course Coordinator and Instructor - Optical Principles & Ophthalmic Applications I & II
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA
Responsibilities include:
· Organization and scheduling of staff of 7 and 160 first-year students
· Preparation and evaluation of examinations
· Development of web-based learning materials and assignments
· Development of syllabi and other course documents
· Integration of course and laboratory materials
· Inter-curriculum integration of course information
· Delivery of lecture information
June 2002 present Lab Coordinator and Instructor Optical Principles & Ophthalmic Applications I & II
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA
Responsibilities include:
· Organization and scheduling of staff and students
· Development of laboratory manual
· Development and implementation of laboratory assignments and practicals
· Creation of video materials for lab instruction
1996 present Clinical Instructor The Eye Institute, Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Responsibilities include supervision and evaluation of students during patient care activities
June 2002 present Course Facilitator Clinical Problem Solving
Facilitation of interactive problem-based learning sessions
1996 present Laboratory Instructor Clinical Skills Lab
Instruction in Clinical Procedures I, II, II and IV Methods laboratory
Jan June 1995 Clinical Instructor for Clinical Masters in Optometry, Spanish Program
Center for International Studies, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA
Responsibilities included instruction of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, clinical case presentation and supervision and evaluation of direct patient care and management.
Sept 1995 Dec 1995 Fellow International Optometric Education Fellowship
Hogeschool van Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Inaugural fellow in joint endeavor in conjunction with the Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Responsibilities included curriculum development, student supervision and instruction and lecture delivery.
1996 present Lab Instructor Clinical Masters Program
Center for International Studies, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA
Instruction and evaluation of clinical diagnostic procedures to international optometrists.
Sept 1994 present Lab Instructor - Ophthalmic Optics Laboratory
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA
Instruction of optometry students in ophthalmic procedures and instrumentation.
1994 1995 Supervisor, External Education
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA
Supervision and instruction of optometric students providing eye care to non-ambulatory patients in private homes and chronic care facilities.
PRESENTATIONS:
Oh, The Pressure! Understanding and Measuring Intraocular Pressure and Blood Pressure
OptoEast Educational Conference Atlantic City, NJ September 2005
Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Dispensing
OptoEast Educational Conference Atlantic City, NJ September 2005
Protective Eyewear Issues and Legal Concerns
Ocular Injuries and Ocular Trauma Continuing Education Symposium
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA, March 2005
Optometric Clinical and Medical Management (Various Topics 15 hours)
Optometric Seminar at Sea, Western Caribbean, February 2005
Fundamentals of Ophthalmic Dispensing
OptoEast Educational Conference Atlantic City, NJ, October 2004
Ophthalmic Dispensing
OptoEast Educational Conference Atlantic City, NJ, October 2003
Ophthalmic Lenses
OptoEast Educational Conference Atlantic City, NJ, October 2003
Whats New in Ophthalmic Materials
Faculty Development Meeting
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA, May 2002
The changing Speed of Light: Evolution of Photochromics
Sponsored by Sola Optical, USA
American Optometric Association, Boston, MA, June 2001
Progressive Design: Fundamentals and Progress
Sponsored by Sola Optical, USA
American Optometric Association, Boston, MA, June 2001
Prescribing for Vision and Success
Sponsored by Sola Optical, USA
American Optometric Association, Las Vegas, NV, June 2000
The Pre-examination: Exposed!
Sponsored by Sola Optical, USA
American Optometric Association, Las Vegas, NV, June 2000
Optics You Can Use
Sponsored by Sola Optical, USA
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA, February, 1999
SUNY College of Optometry, New York, NY, January, 1999
Relief of Debilitating Visual Symptoms by Primary Means
Poster Presentation
American Academy of Optometry, San Francisco, CA, December 1998
Prevention and Treatment of Ocular Trauma
Lecture Presentation
Titmus Optical, Petersburg, VA, May 1998
Aspherics and High Index Made Simple
Northeastern Council of Optometrists, Providence, RI, May 1998
East Coast Optical Conference, Philadelphia, PA, October, 1998
Laser Lab, Philadelphia, PA, June 1998
Dry Eye Syndrome
International Opticos Esquela, Salamanca, Spain, October, 1996
Selected Topics in Ophthalmic Optics
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA, 1994 2002
Concentrated Ocular Therapy: Instruction in Procedures
Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA, 1996- present
International Optometry
Grand Rounds Presentation
The Eye Institute, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA, May, 1996.
Chlamydial Eye Disease
Grand Rounds Presentation
The Eye Institute, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia, PA, July, 1996.
Dry Eye Syndrome
Waterloo College of Optometry, Waterloo, Ontario, CA, July 1996.
Primary Eye Care
Televised Interview for the promotion of Save Your Vision Month
Philadelphia, PA, December, 1996.
Adult Inclusion Conjunctivitis
Poster Presentation
ANVO Annual Conference, Maastricht, the Netherlands, November, 1996.
SERVICE
Chairperson, Committee for Academic Promotions (June 2002 present)
Chairperson, Judicial Committee (June 2002 present)
Member, Committee for Revision of Student Academic Policy Handbook
Representative of Faculty Council
Member, Admissions Interview Committee
Volunteer Optometrist Student Optometrists Serving Humanity (Guatemala, 1996)
AAO Faculty-Student Liaison
AWARDS/HONORS
Clinical Educator of the Year Award for Excellence in Teaching, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, June 2005
Clinical Educator of the Year Award for Excellence in Teaching, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, June 2001
Wildermuth Academic Scholarship in Optometry; 1998, 1989, 1990
Phi Sigma Alpha, The University of Akron, 1987
Graduated Cum Laude, The University of Akron, 1987
ACADEMIC RANK
Clinical Faculty, Pennsylvania College of Optometry Sept 1995 Sept 2002
Instructor, Pennsylvania College of Optometry Sept 1996 - June 2002
Assistant Professor, Pennsylvania College of Optometry June 2002 - present