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Dr. Bosanko serves on National Board of Examiners in Optometry Dr. Cory Bosanko recently served as a Clinical Examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.  Dr. Bosanko participated as examiner for Part III of the comprehensive, three-part exam.  This practical examination requires candidates for licensure to examine a patient at each of 4 stations in performing 19 clinical skills.  As a section of Part III (Patient Care), this examination measures primarily motor and manipulation skills.  It also assesses affective communication skills and interpretation of clinical findings.

The National Board of Examiners in Optometry is a non-profit, tax-exempt testing agency for optometry headquartered in Charlotte, NC.  It was formed in 1951 by the federation of U.S. state licensing boards in optometry and the association representing the 17 Doctor of Optometry degree programs in the U.S. and Canada.  All 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico require passing both Part I (Applied Basic Science) and Part II (Clinical Science) for initial licensure.  In addition, 47 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico require passing Part III (Patient Care) for initial licensure.