New York, NY— All eyes were on SUNY College of Optometry’s new director of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, Joy Harewood, OD, FAAO, as she shared insights on the optometric profession and her journey as a Black doctor during an interactive virtual Social Hour held on Wednesday, March 3,…
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NEW YORK, May 23, 2019 – The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry held its 45th commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 23. Hundreds gathered at the Roosevelt Hotel in midtown Manhattan to witness the College grant the OD, PhD and MS in vision science and advanced…
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Ms. Rose leans into her commitment to SUNY Optometry. As partner of AchieveMission, Jan Rose spends her days strengthening leadership and organizational effectiveness in the social sector. This commitment to improving the world also moved her to join the Optometric Center of New York’s board of trustees in 2009. “I’ve…
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100 graduates earn degrees alongside Presidential Medallion and honorary degree recipients Keynote address given by Dr. Wayne J. Riley New York, NY: The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry held its 49th commencement on Thursday, May 25th, for 100 Class of 2023 students earing OD, PhD, and…
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NEW YORK, March 23, 2017 — The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) accredited SUNY College of Optometry’s human subject research program on Wednesday, March 22. AAHRPP provides accreditation for organizations that conduct or review human research, demonstrate that they have built extensive safeguards into every…
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Doctors of Optometry (ODs) are responsible for two thirds of eye and vision care in the United States. They examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the eye. Optometrists are also part of the health care team in detecting systemic disease and managing the associated ocular manifestations. Doctors…
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NEW YORK, May 26, 2017 – The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry held its 43rd commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 25. Hundreds gathered at the Roosevelt Hotel in midtown Manhattan to witness the College grant 101 degrees and certificates, including the OD, PhD and MS in…
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