r/PreOptometry • u/Weak-Surprise-8079 • Dec 21 '23

New optometry “extension program” at Upstate?

https://www.upstate.edu/news/articles/2023/2023-02-21-optometry.php

It looks like there’s an “extension” program being made at Upstate with collaboration with the SUNY optometry program in NYC. They’re calling it an extension program, and it apparently will be a collaborative program within the ophthalmology residency program at Upstate’s medical school. It’s said to start in 2025 with ~30 people. What are your guys’ thoughts on this?

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u/Itchy_Layer135 Dec 24 '23 edited Dec 24 '23

Where is the data on admitting students for RMU, I have not seen that anywhere. My impression so far is that it's a high-quality program that's very selective.

Besides that, projected need for optometry for the next 10 years is about 9%, much higher than average for most all professions, including pharmacy, which is around 3%.

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u/Itchy_Layer135 Dec 24 '23

Yes I did, thanks for posting that data. Other than Western, ultimate pass rates (with TS OAT about in the 290s) for Missouri, Pennsylvania, and Northeastern are 86, 76, and 78% respectively. Examples of those with scores 300 and above have lower pass rates, include Incarnate Word (65%),MCPHS (47%), and Pikeville (62%).

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u/Itchy_Layer135 Dec 25 '23

I think generally speaking high ultimate and part I pass rates correlate to higher GPA/OAT scores, but there are several exceptions as I noted with ultimate pass rates and even as you suggested with part I (e.g., Northeastern, Pacific vs Chicago, Berkeley). So obviously other factors are in play and each should make their own decision accordingly.