Institutional Federal Compliance Report 2021

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SUNY College of Optometry's Responsibilities to Residency Programs

Director of Residency Education Responsibilities :

The Director of Residency Education at SUNY College of Optometry  Is responsible for overseeing the educational integrity of all residency programs, both SUNY salaried and affiliated  Provide direction, oversight and involvement in residency recruitment  Provide selection direction, oversight and involvement in new program establishment and accreditation  Provide direction, oversight and involvement in the individual residency program’s educational component  Provides direction, oversight and involvement in the individual residency program’s mission, goals and objectives; curriculum; and advanced competencies  Provide direction, oversight and involvement in accreditation of the residency programs  Approves residency selection and appointment  Oversees and coordinates in house residency orientation  Conducts an orientation for all residency programs, which includes a general orientation as well as an overview of residency requirements.  Monitors and assesses the program through various evaluation mechanisms, annual reviews, and outcomes measures of each program, including patient types and numbers, and resident’s attainment of advanced competencies  Provides support and assistance in all accreditation matters, including annual reviews and site visits to the residency supervisor  Responsible for all areas of the office of residency education operation and providing guidance and leadership in planning and development of its programs  Plan, propose, and manage the office of residency education budgets in alignment with residency education goals  Regularly evaluate, mentor and advise residency supervisors  Work with other departments and administrators to coordinate programs between departments within the broader institutional planning process  Facilitate communication between the SUNY based residency program supervisors and Clinical Administration and the Department of Clinical Education regarding resident schedules involving teaching and clinic assignments  Review, evaluate and authorize residency travel  Facilitate the development and evaluation of the residency program  Responsible for the Residency Friday/Didactic program  Provides recommendations to the Dean/VPAA on residency program supervisors  Is a member of both Clinic Education Council and Clinic Council  Reports to the Dean/VPAA and is a member of Dean’s Council

Office of Residency Education Responsibilities (in addition to above):

 Web site maintenance and updates (eg. SUNY, ASCO)  Resident appointment o Work with local and affiliate administration and human resources to credential and appoint the resident.  Evaluations and Patient Logs (Meditrek)

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