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Changes to the NBEO PART III Clinical Skills Examination

[poll id=”14″] Did you hear about the changes that will be occurring to the National Board Exam, beginning for the class of 2012? The Part III Clinical Skills Examination (CSE) will be taking place, NOT at your college of optometry but instead at a single testing site in Charlotte, North Carolina! Normally, the twice-yearly Part III […]

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Summary Of The Optometry National Board Exam (NBEO)

Today’s article serves the purpose of giving you a quick and general overview of the National Board Exams (NBEO). For more detailed information about the boards refer to future articles. ** Keep in mind, I took all of this information from www.Optometry.org and Newsletter – The OFFICIAL website for the NBEO. OptometryStudents.com is not affiliated or

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Tips for Preparing for NBEO Part 1

Boards are one of the most nerve-wracking events in Optometry School.  While each part of the NBEO presents unique challenges, Part 1 is often considered the most difficult.  This may be due to the fact that Part 1 is a comprehensive knowledge test of everything you have learned during your two and a half years

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Canadian vs. American Board Exams: A Breakdown

A Breakdown of Canadian vs. American Optometry Board Exams   Disclaimer: This information was last updated Jan 25, 2019. For the most updated information and current test administration dates, please consult the OEBC for Canadian boards or the NBEO for American boards. If you’re a Canadian wanting to practice or do a residency in the States, a Canadian at

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Home For The Holidays: Prepping For NBEO Part I

I finished my last final on Monday (ugh…glaucoma) before driving 18 hours through the night from Houston to Iowa. I left my dogs on a farm in Iowa with family and then flew out to California to spend Christmas with more family. Long story short, I’m tired of exams, tired of traveling, and all I

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NBEO Part 2: An Experience

BOARDS. At first blush, this word tends to illicit anxiety among OD students. Rightfully so, as these exams determine the outcome for our licenses and residencies. We spend countless hours studying, reviewing, creating mnemonics, all in the hopes that we’ve covered enough material to pass the exam. Having completed NBEO 2 in recent days, let

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NBEO Part III Summary & Guide (with all form download links)

NBEO Part III – Clinical Skills Evaluation Summary Administration: Strictly performance and students will not answer any questions. Student candidates will examine a different patient at each of four 30-minute stations, in the performance of 20 clinical skills including injection skills. The exam is administered in one 3.75 hour session.  Although this examination primarily measures psychomotor skills, it contains an assessment

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