MSCHE Self Study April 2021

Average Number of Patients Seen

2 nd Yr Internal/Screenings

3 rd Yr Internal

4 th Yr Internal

4 th Yr Externships 13

Total

Virtual

Class of 2020 Class of 2019 Class of 2018 Class of 2017 Class of 2016

28 34 24 23 18

155 141 172 159 187

247 289 230 216 220

1010 1210 1,265 1,245 1,191

231*

1671 1674 1,691 1,643

1,616 *4 th year patients seen in the fourth year of the class of 2020 were reduced when the college was closed from March through May 2020 because of COVID. Alternative distance learning experiences using case presentations and discussion of evidence ‐ based case management strategies equivalent to approximately 231 patient encounters for each student were developed and approved by NYSED and ACOE. Intent to Enter a Residency Program In the spring semester, the Office of Residency Programs administers a survey to graduating fourth ‐ year students to assess intent to enter a residency program. In recent years, about 40% of graduates have indicated they intend to complete a residency ( Residency Program – Percentage Entering ). Graduation Rates As indicated in the table below, a high percentage of entering students complete the OD program in a timely manner:

Percentage of Entering Students who Graduate

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Still Enrolled

Graduated in 5 years

%

Graduated in 4 years*

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Entering Year

Underrepresented minority students graduate at high rates ( OD Completions –URM Students ).

13 Four of the fourth ‐ year externship rotation sites (advanced care, contact lenses, pediatrics and visual rehabilitation and clinical research) are on ‐ campus clinics.

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