2016_SUNY_Optometry_PRR

NBEO Part II (Patient Assessment and Management)

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SUNY Part II National Part II

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NBEO Part III (Clinical Skills)

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Percent Passing (1st Time Takers)

SUNY Part III National Part III

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The NBEO provides the College with detailed reports that show how its students perform on the various topics tested on each of the three parts of the exam. These reports are routinely reviewed by the dean and discussed with department chairs as warranted. Data are analyzed for trends in performance over multiple administrations. Appendices 5.14 and 5.15 show an analysis of performance on Part I from 2010 to 2015. Examples of Use of Assessment to Improve Student Learning in the OD Program As detailed in the College’s assessment plan (pages 7 ‐ 9) ( Appendix 5.6 ), data on student learning outcomes are routinely collected, disseminated, analyzed and used for OD program improvement. Recent examples are discussed below. Virtual Reality Simulators In response to the need to train students more complicated optometric skills and keeping with our strategic aim to prepare them for clinic earlier, the College initiated the development of a virtual reality teaching laboratory. This laboratory, which has been in use since 2015, provides students with greater opportunities for learning and practicing skills with greater independence. Progress can be monitored

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