The SUNY College of Optometry is proud to offer the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) Winter Internship for underrepresented and/or economically disadvantaged college students (freshman to seniors).

The Winter Internship allows students to experience and learn about the field of optometry while shadowing optometrists at our University Eye Center, going on field trips, conducting research projects and learning from special lectures. The program is Free and Students receive a stipend and make great connections with optometrists, residents and students.

Winter Internship Dates: Our Winter Internship will take place from January 5, 2015 to January 16, 2015.

Deadline: The deadline to apply to the Winter Internship is December 1, 2014. Admission is rolling,  so please encourage your students to apply early.

Eligibility: Applicants must be 1) New York State Residents; 2) from an historically underrepresented minority group and/or economically disadvantaged and 3) a full-time college student.

Apply: Students can learn more about the program and apply online at http://www.sunyopt.edu/education/admissions/cstep

Included is a program brochure for dissemination to your students along with ecomonic eligibility guidelines for non-historically undrerepresented students who wish to be considered economically disadvantaged. Should you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

www.sunyopt.edu/cdc

www.facebook.com/SunyOptometryCstep