Tiffany Chen and Eden Nourmand earn 2023 Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence New York, NY- The State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. this week awarded SUNY College of Optometry students Tiffany Chen and Eden Nourmand with SUNY’s highest honor for academic excellence and leadership. The 2023…
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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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“The College of Optometry was always in a class of its own.” This was among the opening remarks on March 8, 2023, given by Mr. Harold “Hal” Wilshinsky in response to being named Trustee Emeritus to the Optometric Center of New York’s (OCNY) Board of Trustees. With this honor he…
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SUNY College of Optometry to Establish an Extension Program for Doctor of Optometry Candidates in Syracuse, NY at SUNY Upstate Medical University For Immediate Release – February 21, 2023 Manhattan / Syracuse, NY, February 21, 2023 – Two State University of New York (SUNY) campuses join forces to improve access…
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Melissa Levine received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Integrative Neuroscience with a minor in Italian Studies from Binghamton University. She obtained her Doctorate of Optometry from SUNY College of Optometry where she continued her studies to pursue a residency in the specialty of Cornea and Contact Lenses. Dr. Levine…
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President David A. Heath has been elected to lead the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO), the organization that represents the 21 schools and colleges of optometry in the United States and Puerto Rico. His term begins on July 1. Dr. Heath has been involved in optometric education…
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Dr. Sweta Das currently serves as a clinical assistant professor at SUNY College of Optometry committed to providing premier care to patients and remaining at the forefront of advancements in eye care technology. She completed a Primary Care residency at the Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry in 2022…
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Rahim Bhaloo, OD, FAAO received his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry in 2015, after which he completed an ocular disease and primary care residency in Bloomfield, NJ. Dr. Bhaloo is currently an assistant clinical professor overseeing students in the Primary Care…
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Commencement ceremony brought SUNY Interim Chancellor Deborah F. Stanley and other notable figures center stage FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Dawn Rigney | drigney@sunyopt.edu | 212-938-5600 NEW YORK, NY – The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry celebrated the close of its 50-year anniversary…
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