The Optometric Residency Accreditation Process--Planning for the Future.

Suchoff, Irwin B.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1995

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The Optometric Residency Accreditation Process--Planning for the Future.

Suchoff, Irwin B.; And Others

Optometric Education, v20 n2 p46-49 Win 1995

The American Optometric Association's current review of procedures for accrediting optometric residencies is discussed. Reasons for the review (projected growth of programs and revised standards) are discussed, procedures currently in place for accrediting programs in osteopathy, dentistry, pharmacy, podiatry, and optometry are summarized; and task force recommendations are made. (MSE)

Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Allied Health Occupations Education, Clinical Experience, Dentistry, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Medical Education, Optometry, Osteopathy, Pharmacy, Podiatry, Professional Education, Program Evaluation

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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