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Bascom Palmer Eye Institute offers a unique opportunity for graduate students – the M.S. in Vision Science and Investigative Ophthalmology (MVSIO) Program. This innovative program is the first of its kind in the world. It offers comprehensive training in ophthalmic translational research, problem-based learning, management, and a skill set – available only at Bascom Palmer.
The MVSIO Program focuses on science and laboratory research—including the disciplines of electrophysiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology—and exposure to ocular clinical details and pathology. It prepares students for a planned Ph.D. graduate program in vision science and investigative ophthalmology.
This multidisciplinary program builds management, administrative, and entrepreneurial skills for professionals seeking a vision science-oriented career in startup companies, nonprofit organization management, academic practices, government regulatory agencies, and medical device and pharmaceutical companies.
Led by Bascom Palmer Eye Institute’s world-class faculty and supported by leading-edge technology, the MVSIO Program opens the door to new career opportunities for medical school graduates, clinicians, and other professionals.
MVSIO uses problem-based learning to create a fusion of clinical ophthalmology and basic science; this truly unique program also incorporates the entrepreneurship roundtable. The program has built-in networking with leaders in both academia and industry. I highly recommend the MVSIO program to students considering going on to medical school or pursuing an ophthalmology residency.