Residency Manual

XI. State University of New York, State College of Optometry's Role A. The College awards a certificate of completion and advanced clinical competencies to all residents who have successfully completed program requirements. B. Provide Adjunct Faculty Status to Faculty who play a significant role in the education of the resident. Appointments and promotions will be made by the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs at the recommendation of the Director of Residency Education. Each adjunct status appointment will be for a two-year period, will be without stipend or salary, and will be contingent upon continued assignment at the external location. Adjunct appointments are two-year renewal appointments and require submission of required application information to the Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs. Adjunct faculty receives access to various library privileges including electronic journals; access to the media department for presentation assistance; along with continuing education benefits and a College email account. Minimum Credentials Required for Initial Appointment or Promotion to Different Levels: 1.Adjunct Clinical Instructor -OD Degree - Residency Certificate (if applicable) - Equivalent clinical experience in an optometric residency program. - **One letter of recommendation from the affiliate site chief or program supervisor. 2.Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor -OD Degree - Residency Certificate (if applicable) - Successful completion of an optometric residency program OR at least three years of clinical experience. - ** Two letters of recommendation from the affiliate site chief or program supervisor. 3.Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor -OD Degree - Residency Certificate (if applicable) - At least five years’ experience supervising students and/or residents. - Significant record of sustained scholarly activity (professional presentation, journal articles, etc.). - Evidence of professional conduct and competence (CE, lecturing, memberships/participation in professional organizations). - ** Three letters of recommendation: one from the affiliate site chief or program supervisor and two from qualified professionals supporting the application. 4.Adjunct Clinical Professor -OD Degree - Residency Certificate (if applicable) - Must have at least ten years’ experience precepting students and/or residents. - Must be nationally recognized in profession. - Must have record of significant, sustained scholarly activity and professional conduct and competence. - **Four letters of recommendation: one from the affiliate site chief or program supervisor and three from qualified professionals supporting the application.

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