Dr. Patricia Modica is promoted to Clinical Professor, effective July 1, 2019. Dr. Modica is a graduate of Rutgers University and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She is residency-trained in neuro-optometry, a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry and a fellow of the American Academy of Optometrists. She is a…
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NEW YORK, N.Y. (May 18, 2020) —Long Island native Alyssa Marie Tursi always knew that she wanted to work in the healthcare field. “Originally, I wanted to go into pharmacy, but after working at one in high school, I realized there wasn’t enough patient interaction for me.” With an eye…
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Admissions Requirements Modifications Dated: August 9, 2023 SUNY Optometry allows the following modifications to its admissions requirements: Distant learning/online science course and lab completion throughout all semesters/quarters impacted by the pandemic (post-pandemic, this depends on the policies at the host institution,for example, if your College no longer offers Organic Chemistry…
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Dr. David Libassi graduated from The New England College of Optometry in 1981. Following graduation Dr. Libassi participated in the New England College of Optometry Contact Lens Fellowship program, successfully completing the program in June of 1982. In July of 1982 Dr. Libassi joined the SUNY College of Optometry and…
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Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs The vice president and dean for academic affairs (VPAA) is responsible for planning, implementation and accreditation of all academic functions, faculty activities and faculty development. S/he oversees the planning and implementation of the curriculum in the professional degree and graduate programs, assesses educational…
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New York, NY- State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor, John King, Jr., visited SUNY College of Optometry on Thursday, April 13 as part of his 64-campus tour. This marked the 40th campus visited. Greeted by President Dr. David A. Heath and Dr. David Troilo, Vice President and Dean of…
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Sergio Cisneros, Class of 2022 The incentive based scholarship did have a factor in my decision to attend SUNY. I was fortunate to receive invitations for admission in all of my top choice schools. As much as you don’t want to have money be a factor in any decision you…
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