Residency Manual

Recruitment of Residents A.

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SUNY Optometry students provide a viable pool for all residencies. Students are made aware of these programs starting in their initial year and in each subsequent school year. Faculty are educated about residencies in general, and updated on a continuing basis about SUNY Optometry programs. B. Students are informed of the commitment SUNY Optometry has made to residencies. The Director of Residency Education is in communication with the students about residencies during various levels of their education. C. Residency Supervisors discuss their programs with prospective candidates including interns/externs rotating through their clinics. D. Descriptions of each residency program and application guidelines have been incorporated into the residency website and a brochure. Materials are sent to those who inquire about any SUNY Residency and are e-mailed to Director of Residencies at other colleges for distribution. They are also distributed at various residency networking meetings such as the AOSA and Academy meetings. A Residency Program Information Sheet is also provided to prospective candidates ( Appendix N ). E. Information on all SUNY Residency Programs is available from our website at: https://sunyopt.edu/academics/programs/residency-programs/ F. When possible, the Director of Residency Education, or a representative of the residency programs will attend recruitment initiatives held at national meetings (eg. The American Academy of Optometry, American Optometric Student Association).

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