The
Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) project at SUNY
College of Optometry offers two summer programs for undergraduate
students. Applicants for the programs described below must be New York
State Residents and identify with a historically underrepresented group
or an economically disadvantaged background.
1.) Internship:
June 4 - June 14, 2019. This is an exploratory program, designed to
let students shadow in the clinics, visit private practices, go through
professional school readiness workshops, network with students and
faculty, and do a research presentation to name a few.
2.) Summer Academic Program:
Every Tuesday, June 4 - July 30, 2019. In this academic program,
students will get a chance to take introductory optometry curriculum
courses with renowned faculty, for 2 elective credits, possibly
transferable to the students' college institution. Students also get a
chance to shadow one day in the clinic.
For more information, see their brouchure and then visit their website.