Graduation Requirements - Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry

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The National Board of Examiner in Optometry (NBEO) administers examinations several times each year. Passing all parts is required by most state boards and Puerto Rico in lieu of written examinations for state optometric licensure.

Inter American University School of Optometry students are eligible to apply for and take:

PART 1

Applied Basic Sciences (ABS)
3rd Professional year/spring semester

PART 2

Patient Assessment and Management (PAM)
December of 4th Year

PART 3

Clinical Skills Exam (CSE)
During 4th Year

Students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry are required to pass Applied Basic Science (Part 1) of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examination in order to graduate of the School’s Professional Degree Program. Students need to authorize that their scores be sent to Inter American University of Puerto Rico School of Optometry. All individual scores received will remain confidential.

In order for the School to certify student eligibility to take ABS, the student must have successfully completed all first and second year course work and must have been registered in all the third year fall term program, including all clinics.

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La Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico (UIPR) está consciente de los cambios propuestos en la legislación estatal y federal, así como a los posibles efectos en los procesos académicos y estudiantiles. Nuestra Institución, comprometida con los requisitos de cumplimiento, está llevando a cabo cambios en su portal web y documentación oficial para reflejar el cumplimiento con la normativa sobre subvenciones federales solicitada por el Departamento de Educación en su carta fechada el 14 de febrero de 2025. Esto puede significar que algunas páginas o secciones de las páginas no estén disponibles temporeramente. Estaremos culminando el proceso prontamente. De tener alguna pregunta, puede comunicarse con la Sra. Lilia M. Torres Torres, Oficial de Cumplimiento Gerencial de nuestra Institución, al correo electrónico ltorrest@inter.edu o al 787-766-1912, extensión 2393. Lamentamos los inconvenientes.

The Inter American University of Puerto Rico (UIPR) is aware of the proposed changes in state and federal legislation, as well as the possible effects on academic and student processes. Our Institution, committed to compliance requirements, is making changes to its website and official documentation to reflect compliance with the federal grant regulations requested by the Department of Education in its letter dated February 14, 2025. This may mean that some pages or sections of pages are temporarily unavailable. We will be completing the process soon. If you have any questions, you can contact Ms. Lilia M. Torres Torres, Management Compliance Officer of our Institution, at ltorrest@inter.edu or 787-766-1912, extension 2393. We apologize for the inconvenience.