MSCHE/ACOE Self Study

Curricular Evaluation and Program Assessment As mentioned previously, all college residencies are individually accredited by ACOE. To achieve and maintain accreditation, each program “must annually review the fulfillment of its objectives to determine the degree to which it has attained its mission and goals.” This is accomplished through review of the detailed patient encounter information tabulated through the Meditrek system (pages 37-39 in Manual of Procedures for Residency Programs -- Appendix B- 18b); review and evaluation of the resident’s oral and written presentations; exit interviews conducted through the office of Institutional Research and Planning (Appendices B-21a, B-21b and B-21c); alumni surveys typically conducted once every seven years in conjunction with the ACOE mandated self-study (Appendix B-22); and annual evaluations of faculty supervisors completed by residents (pages 44-48 in residency manual). Recent modifications that have resulted from formal and informal evaluation of each residency program are given in Appendix B-23. The College is developing a feasibility/funding model to increase the number of programs and residents (strategic goal 1.6). Continuing Professional Education Goals and Overview Continuing professional education is mandatory in all states in order for optometrists to maintain a professional license to practice. Many states require that specific amounts of course work must be taken in individual topics, such as glaucoma or oral medications. As stated in the College’s strategic plan (goal 1.7), the College seeks “to become a leader in continuing optometric education .” In particular, “The College will become the first choice for obtaining continuing education credits for the majority of New York State optometrists…” In addition to helping optometrists meet licensure requirements, the Office of Continuing Professional Education (OCPE) also seeks to enhance the quality of optometric care and the standing of the optometric profession. A description of the OCPE and programs/courses that are currently being offered can be found at http://www.sunyopt.edu/ceprog/index.shtml. Continuing education courses offered by the College are not credit-bearing. The College’s Office of Continuing Professional Education (OCPE) offers a wide variety of ongoing programs in all areas of optometric education to support the College’s mission. These include:  Courses at society meetings  Evening and weekend programs at SUNY and throughout the State  Courses at conferences such as Vision Expo  A yearly Envision New York (ENY) three-day program  On-line courses

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