2016_SUNY_Optometry_PRR

Highlights of Residency Exit Survey 2013 N = 33

 58% graduated from a program other than SUNY College of Optometry

 Over 50% rated the following as a very important factor in selecting their residency program: o Obtaining training in a specialty area (67%) o Obtaining additional patient care experience (76%) o Improving my chances of obtaining a clinical position that meets my interests (55%)  94% strongly agreed or agreed that their residency program met their expectations and 100% indicated they would do it again if given a choice  100% agreed or strongly agreed that by doing a residency, they increased their chances of obtaining the type of optometric position that they want

 36% didn’t know what their primary optometric position would be immediately upon completion

 67% plan to practice in New York State

 64% do not believe that completion of their residency program will result in a higher initial salary

 61% perceive the job market for residency trained optometrists as good and 39% view it as fair

 Upon completion, 24% will have a total (undergraduate and optometry) indebtedness of greater than $200,000  24% rated the amount of time spent on clinical teaching as “not enough” while 24% rated the amount of time spent on preparing a publishable quality paper as “too much.”