Residency Programs

Objective 1: Establish and organize the SUNY didactic program (referred to as the “Friday Program”), which includes workshops, lectures, and seminars.

Objective 2: Establish and organize the “Core Curriculum” of the Friday Program.

Objective 1: Evaluation of the residency supervisors two times per year by the resident.

Objective 2: Meet with the supervisors on a yearly basis to form assessment and improvement plans for both the program and their role as supervisors.

Objective 1: Provide the resident with resources to assist in meeting their pursuit of evidence-based practice.

Objective 2: Provide funding, as available, to support residents who present at conferences.

Introduction
Fromer Eye Centers (FEC) provides ​multidisciplinary comprehensive eye care utilizing state of the art modalities and treatment options. The professional staff of ophthalmologists and optometrists have national reputations as top clinicians and educators. These doctors lecture on regional and national levels. Treatments for cataracts, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, corneal disorders, retinal detachments, uveitis and dry eye syndromes are offered. In addition, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelid is done, along with utilization of Botox and the latest fillers for facial rejuvenation. The practice provides comprehensive examinations for eyeglasses, specialty contact lenses and laser vision correction.

Most of the patients seen at FEC are referred by other eye care providers and physicians because of the highly specialized nature of the services offered. The latest surgical techniques and treatment options are provided.

Fromer Eye Centers is committed to the future of eye care and to providing expert medical care with compassion.

Program Description
The residency in Ocular Disease at Fromer Eye Centers will provide the resident with advanced clinical training and education necessary to deliver comprehensive ophthalmic care that meets the needs of a diverse population of patients having ocular disease. The resident will have responsibilities in patient care and patient education. They will also participate in emergency care as part of their on-call duties. The resident will be expected to provide a full range of ophthalmic patient care services with emphasis in the differential diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease and visual pathway dysfunction. They will have the opportunity to work alongside ophthalmologists specializing in retina, glaucoma, cornea, oculoplastics and pediatrics. They will also be able to observe surgery in our own ambulatory center. They will provide pre- and post-operative care as well as co-manage refractive surgery patients and observe ocular surgical procedures. The resident will be a member of a multi-disciplinary optometric and ophthalmologic team and be responsible for appropriate utilization of the practice’s resources and personnel. Training will be accomplished through direct patient care, seminars, grand rounds and independent study. As a member of the FEC staff, the resident will also be expected to attend and participate in FEC staff meetings, trainings and retreats. These sessions will expose the resident to the inner workings and management intricacies of private practice.

Educational Opportunities
Formal case conferences will be provided by the SUNY Friday program. The Friday Program includes workshops at SUNY Optometry and joint Grand Rounds with residents in other college-affiliated programs. The resident will be required to attend a minimum of thirty-five (35) hours of Grand Rounds and/or workshops in addition to the Core Curriculum.

The resident will also be expected to read and review literature as part of a monthly Journal Club as well as participate in weekly case discussions administered by the on site residency supervisors.

Benefits
All full-time Residents are eligible for health insurance coverage under various options provided by the Practice. Optional coverage may be purchased by the Resident for their eligible dependents including domestic partners and payment of such premium would be through payroll deductions for their convenience. Vacation time is earned on a prorated and accrued basis throughout the year at a rate of 1.25 days per month. The following paid holidays are recognized by the Practice: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4^th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. The practice provides the Resident with Medical Malpractice Insurance, occurrence type policy, with minimum levels consisting of $1 million/$3 million which specifically is intended to cover services rendered by Resident at the practice only. ​The resident will also be eligible to participate in any of the benefit programs offered to the general staff, including commuter benefits, group buying discounts, 401k, CME Stipend and paid CME days.

Teaching Responsibilities
The resident will have the opportunity to disseminate knowledge by presenting both minor and major presentations as part of SUNY’s didactic program.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Residency in Ocular Disease at Fromer Eye Centers is to offer qualified optometrists advanced clinical training and education in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease in a private practice environment. The program will prepare the resident to work confidently and efficiently as part of a dynamic team of professionals including ophthalmologists, optometrists, ophthalmic technicians, opticians and administrative personnel.

The program has 3 parts:

• • 1. A patient care component that assures adequate numbers of encounters and diversity of conditions in an MD/OD private practice setting.
    2. A didactic component that provides advanced knowledge in ocular disease.
    3. A scholarly activity portion that will allow the resident experience in presenting clinical cases and educational material in an oral and written manner.

The resident will spend most of their time training in our Bronx office. They may also be scheduled in any of 5 locations at the discretion of the residency supervisor in order to best fulfill their residency requirements. Upon completion of the program, the resident will be qualified to provide high-level diagnosis and management of cases as well as be able to co-manage appropriately with ophthalmology, primary care physicians and other medical specialists. The resident will be prepared to work confidently in management of ocular diseases in both private practice and institutional settings.

Fromer Eye Care Curriculum
Information Sheet
For program’s complete mission, goals and objectives and advanced competencies please contact program supervisor.

Description of Program
The Residency in Ocular Disease at the State University of New York, State College of Optometry will provide the resident with training and education necessary to deliver advanced ophthalmic care that meets the visual needs of a diverse population of patients having ocular disease. Residents will have responsibilities in patient care, community outreach and patient education, clinical education and research. The residents will be expected to provide a full range of ophthalmic patient care services with emphasis in the differential diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease and visual pathway dysfunction. Residents will also have opportunities to provide eye care in a hospital setting and observe ocular surgical procedures. Residents will be members of a multi-disciplinary health care team and be responsible for appropriate utilization of facility resources and personnel. Training is accomplished through direct patient care, seminars, grand rounds, and independent study.

Educational Opportunities
Case conferences are provided by the program and on-site supervisors. The resident participates in a college sponsored program which includes workshops at SUNY Optometry and joint Grand Rounds with residents in other college affiliated programs throughout the year.

Teaching Responsibilities
The resident will have direct clinical teaching responsibilities, give both minor and major presentations to other residents and selected faculty, as well as present seminars in the Faculty Development Program. In addition, the resident may be directly involved in teaching during a student laboratory session during their residency.

Research/ Scholarly Activity Responsibilities
Working directly with the program supervisor or ocular disease faculty, the resident will be responsible for either conducting his/her own publishable research or actively participating as co-investigator/co-author for an on-going project or case study.

Benefits
There is optional participation in a health insurance plan including prescription drug coverage, with a contribution from the employee, depending on the option chosen. Dental care and vision coverage is available through the union representing this position. Residents earn sick leave and annual leave at the rate of 1.25 days per month. Thirteen paid holidays per calendar year.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Residency in Ocular Disease, housed at the State University of New York, State College of Optometry, is to offer qualified optometrists advanced training, education and research opportunities in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease and to prepare the resident to become a clinical and didactic educator. The curriculum has four parts: 1) a patient care component that assures sufficient numbers of encounters and diversity of conditions in a variety of clinical settings both within the College and at external sites, including a hospital setting 2) a didactic component that provides advanced knowledge in ocular disease 3) a pedagogic component that allows for the acquisition of clinical and classroom teaching skills and 4) a research/scholarly activity portion. The resident participates in patient care in other of the College’s clinical units, on a limited and elective basis. Upon completion of the program, the resident will be qualified to provide high level diagnosis and independent or co-management of ocular diseases in private or institutional settings, engage in self-initiated or collaborative research and related scholarly activities, and function as an optometric educator in this field.

Ocular Disease Residency Curriculum
Information Sheet
For program’s complete mission, goals and objectives and advanced competencies please contact program supervisor.

Description of Program
The program will provide the resident with a rich clinical learning experience through its diverse patient base in the underserved South and Central Bronx communities in both hospital and community-based clinical settings. The resident will have the opportunity to provide primary eye care to patients of all ages, co-manage patients with complex ocular diseases with ophthalmology sub-specialists at BronxCare Health System, utilize advanced ophthalmic equipment and technology and observe surgical procedures. Morning lectures are provided by ophthalmology attendings at BronxCare, and the optometry attendings conduct seminars which include case discussions, journal clubs, and lectures. SUNY Friday Program lectures and workshops are available for the resident as well. After completing the program, the resident will have acquired a high level of clinical competency in providing full-scope optometric care as well as an advanced didactic education. Graduates of this residency program will possess the skills necessary to thrive in the areas of patient care, optometric education and leadership within hospital-based as well as private clinical settings.

Educational Opportunities
• Attend lectures given by the optometry and ophthalmology attendings
• Attend SUNY College of Optometry’s Friday Programs which are both didactic and “hands-on”
• Participate in journal clubs and case conferences with optometry and ophthalmology attendings
• Attend the American Academy of Optometry’s (AAO) Annual Meeting

Research/Scholarly Opportunities
• Present minor and major lecture presentations at SUNY College of Optometry
• Submit at least one abstract for presentation at a major optometric meeting (i.e. AOA, AAO, SECO)
• Prepare a manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed optometric journal
• Optional involvement in on-going research within the Ophthalmology Department at BronxCare

Benefits
• Yearly stipend of $53,962.50
• Additional $15,000.00 pay for required on-call hours
• Protected educational time to attend optometric meetings and conferences
• Professional liability protection provided
• Access to SUNY College of Optometry’s libraries
• Health, dental, vision and other benefits provided by BronxCare Health System
• Paid time off for vacation and sick time
• 8 paid holidays observed per year
• Flexible spending account
• Access to discount tickets to many recreational activities in the New York City metropolitan area

Mission Statement
The mission of the Optometric Residency in Ocular Disease/Primary Care Optometry at BronxCare Health System is to provide the post-doctoral optometrist a rich clinical learning experience through its diverse patient base in the underserved South and Central Bronx communities in both multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary health care settings. This program enables the resident to gain a high level of clinical competency in full-scope optometric care as well as acquire advanced didactic education. Graduates of this residency program will possess the skills necessary to thrive in the areas of patient care, optometric education and leadership within hospital-based as well as private clinical settings.

BronxCare Health System Residency Curriculum
Information Sheet
For program’s complete mission, goals and objectives and advanced competencies please contact program supervisor.

Educational Opportunities
Interdisciplinary activities will be scheduled with supervisor on weekly basis. These activities will include grand rounds, lecture presentations, journal club and case discussions.

SUNY Friday Programs are a mix of remote learning and in person events. It is expected that the resident will travel to New York City for mandatory in person events.

Resident will be required to write a publishable-quality paper by the end of the residency year.

Teaching Responsibilities
Resident will be responsible for working with ophthalmology residents and medical students.

Research/Scholarly Responsibilities
Residents will be required to present a minor (20 minutes), a major (50 minutes equivalent 1 hour COPE approved lecture) through our SUNY affiliate.

Resident will be required to write a publishable-quality paper by the end of the residency year.

Benefits
All full-time Residents are eligible for health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for paid time off including vacation (15 days/year), personal time (2 days per year), paid sick leave (56 hours/ year accrued over the course of the year), and major holidays. Other benefits include basic life insurance and flexible spending plan.

Mission Statement
The mission for the ocular disease residency program, with an emphasis in Primary Care Optometry at SUNY Upstate Medical University is to provide advanced clinical training to post-doctoral optometrist in a hospital based clinical setting in Upstate New York. The program will focus on expanding residents’ clinical skills and critical thinking in ocular disease and primary eye care. With a diverse program and patient population, graduates will develop the confidence to handle challenging cases. The skills gained during the residency program will facilitate residents to succeed in both academic and clinical practice.

SUNY Upstate Ocular Disease primary care curriculum
Information Sheet
For program’s complete mission, goals and objectives and advanced competencies please contact program supervisor.

Educational Opportunities
Participation in workshops, inservices, conferences and grand round sessions with team doctors, optometry school externs and vision therapists.

Research/Scholarly Responsibilities
Participation in research in vision and learning, concussions, myopia control and functional visual fields and review one book or write an article with the supervisor.

Benefits
To experience advanced competence in the areas of vision therapy and rehabilitation in a private practice setting. To gain proficiency in the areas of behavioral and pediatric optometric care; vision enhancement and myopia control; and integrative optometric care with patient encounters of all ages including primary care, contact lens and ocular disease. Resident’s meeting travel expenses and continuing education expenses will be covered. Profit share bonuses available.

Mission Statement
The mission of EyeCare Associate’s residency in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation is to expand awareness, accessibility and advanced competence in the areas of vision therapy and rehabilitation in a private practice setting. The program provides proficiency in the areas of behavioral and pediatric optometric care; vision enhancement and myopia control; with patient encounters including contact lens and ocular disease through a residency program.

Residency in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation (EyeCare Associates) Curriculum
Information Sheet
For program’s complete mission, goals and objectives and advanced competencies please contact program supervisor.