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Joan A Stelmack, O.D., MPH

Joan A Stelmack, O.D., MPH. Abbreviated Biography. Academic. Case‑Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio attended l966‑l968. Connecticut College, New London, Conn., B.A May, l970. Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, Illinois, O.D., May, l977.

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Joan A Stelmack, O.D., MPH

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  1. Joan A Stelmack, O.D., MPH Abbreviated Biography

  2. Academic • Case‑Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio attended l966‑l968. • Connecticut College, New London, Conn., B.A May, l970. • Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, Illinois, O.D., May, l977. • University of Illinois Public Administration Certificate Program, Certificate, 1992-1993. • Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, MPH

  3. Faculty Appointments • University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science • Clinical Assistant Professor, 1999 to present. • Clinical Instructor, 1996 to 1999. • Illinois College of Optometry • Associate Professor, 1990 to present. • Adjunct Assistant Professor, l985 to 1990. • Instructor, 1980 to 1985

  4. Awards 2004 American Optometric Association Low Vision Rehabilitation Section Vision Care Award

  5. Current Research Funding • Measuring Outcomes of Low Vision Care with the NEI-VFQ-25. Funded VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Service ($700k) • Tools and Methods to Evaluate Eccentric Viewing. Funded VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Service ($700k) • Evaluation of a new low vision outpatient program for legally blind veterans. Funded by VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Service ($913K + $200 prosthetics)

  6. Hospital Leadership Positions • Co-Director, Optometry Residency Hospital Based/ Low Vision Rehabilitation a Cooperative Program Hines VAH, Westside VAMC and Illinois College of Optometry, 1986 to present. • Preceptor for Optometry student rotation in low vision rehabilitation affiliated with Illinois College of Optometry, 1999 to present. • Supervising Optometrist, Blind Rehabilitation Service, Hines Hospital Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital, Hines, IL., 1984 to present. • Supervising Optometrist, Outpatient Low Vision Rehabilitation Clinic, Hines Hospital Department of Veterans Affairs Hospital, Hines, IL., to present

  7. Professional & Community Leadership • National Institute of Health, Visual Science B Study section Ad Hoc review committee SBIR grants, 1991- present. • NEI National Eye Health Education Program: consultant to develop low vision public education program 1997- 1998. • National Eye Institute: panel to develop 5-year research plan 1997- 1998. • National Board of Examiners in Optometry: Clinical Examiner for the board, 7/91 to present for Clinical Skills Examination.

  8. Professional & Community Leadership • Council on Research, American Optometric Association appointed 1996 to present. • Discovery 95, 97, 2000: A Low Vision Conference Co-Chair Program Planning Committee, 1999 to present. • Prevent Blindness America Retina Advisory Committee, 1996 to present. • Optometry Service VA Headquarters: Member, Prosthetics Clinical Management National Workgroup, 2001 to present.

  9. Professional & Community Leadership • Field Advisor, VA Optometry Service, 1991 to 2002. • Illinois Chapter American Academy of Optometry, Chairperson, 1992-1993. Board of Directors, 1988 to 1989. • Illinois Optometric Association, Co-Chair, Low Vision Committee, 2000 to present.

  10. Professional Appointments Research Appointments at Hines VAH: • Member Rehabilitation Research and Development Merit Review Committee, 2002 to present. • Member Reading (grant review) Committee, Hines VAH Research Service, Rehabilitation Research an Development Center 1985 to 1990 • Member Clinical Coordinating Committee, Rehabilitation Research and Development Center, 1988 to 1990.

  11. Professional Appointments Con’t. VAH Patient Services Appointments: • Member, Visual Impairment Services Team, Hines VA Hospital, 1996 to present. • Hospital Committee to review and develop additional services in Community Outpatient Clinics, 1999. • Member TQI Steering Committee, Blind Rehabilitation Service, 1994 to 1995. • Consultant to VICTORS Low Vision Program, Westside Division, Chicago Health Care System, 1985 to present

  12. Professional Publications: • Journal Articles 31 • Invited lectures 39 • Scientific Presentations 60

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