Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Opportunities for Pre-Optometry Students at SUNY Optometry

Eye-CARE Camp - Over the course of a three-day summer camp, Eye-CARE prepares prospective applicants for the rigors of the optometry school application process and health professions programs broadly. Eye-CARE simultaneously exposes participants to the dynamic future of the profession. A selective group of eligible participants will be sponsored to complete a FREE Kaplan "Live Online" OAT prep course proceeding the 3-day camp! Eligibility and further details can be found on our website here. We appreciate the support from VSP and Kaplan, Inc.

  • Camp Dates: 6/27/2022 - 6/29/2022 (times TBD)
  • Kaplan Live Online Dates: Beginning July 1st, 2022
  • Register/Apply Here
  • Deadline to apply: 4/22/2022
CSTEP Internship and Summer Academic Programs - For eligible NYS residents, SUNY Optometry's CSTEP Internship and Summer Academic programs are great opportunities for pre-health students to get hands on experience and explore one potential health profession, while getting professional development opportunities as well through our workshops and activities. The link below includes more information about each program (eligible candidates may apply to participate in both programs simultaneously).
  • Dates: 6/13/2022 - 6/24/2022
  • Apply Here
  • Deadline to apply: TBD

Questions? Email the SUNY Downstate team at admissions@sunyopt.edu.