New York, NY—The American Academy of Optometry announced the names of over 60 recipients of the 2021 Resident Travel Fellowship Grants, which provides $750 in funding for select residents nationwide to attend the Academy 2021 meeting in Boston, November 3-6, 2021. Among this year’s fellowship grant winners are 11 residents who are…
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New York, NY—Congratulations to SUNY College of Optometry Class of 2023 students Rebecca Hung and Michelle Kim, who are among over 30 recipients of schools and colleges of optometry across the country of The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) 2021 Student Giving Matching Travel Grants. Both students will have the opportunity to join SUNY…
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New York, NY—Ever wonder why we see things the way we do? Learn how sight shapes our reality as the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry partners with the John F. Peto Museum to examine the science of visual perception and the art of illusion used in…
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Two SUNY Optometry graduates lead the list of optometrists ranked nationwide New York, NY— Over 20 alumni and faculty from the State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry have been awarded America’s Best Eye Doctors 2021 by Newsweek magazine. The prestigious honor recognizing the top 300 ophthalmologists and…
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Panelists and participants discuss learning to serve patients’ unique needs first New York-NY—From appointment to exam, taking time to understand a patient’s beliefs and values from the start can lead to more productive visits with their providers and better health outcomes. This critical perspective in healthcare delivery served as the…
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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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Dr. Joy Harewood to help advance representation in optometric training and practice New York, NY, February 4, 2021—The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry is pleased to announce the appointment of Joy Harewood, OD, FAAO, as the College’s first Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DDEIB) and…
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