Doctor of Optometry Microcredentials Catalog

MICROCREDENTIAL PROGRAM OFFERINGS

Specialty Area

Faculty Mentor

Cornea and Contact Lenses

Dr. Irene Frantzis Dr. Anupam Laul

Glaucoma

Low Vision–Ocular Disease

Dr. Rebecca Marinoff

Pediatrics

Dr. Shelby Leach Dr. Steven Ritter

Vision Rehabilitation

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Microcredential Programs have limited enrollment and are highly competitive. Acceptance to a program is based on didactic and clinic performance, and subject to availability.

Several Microcredential Programs have special requirements, please review the relevant program page for more information.

To be considered for admission, the following requirements must be met:

 Enrolled as a full-time, second year, Doctor of Optometry (OD) student at the SUNY College of Optometry.  Students enrolled in a dual degree program are also eligible to apply (dual degree programs: OD/MS in Vision Science, OD/Advanced Graduate Certificate in Optometry Business Management, or the OD/MBA in Healthcare Leadership).

 Be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

 Demonstrate a course grade of B or higher in prerequisite academic coursework.

 Active participation in professional and/or student organizations, leadership roles preferred.

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