Author name: Abby Hoepner

Shadowing & Clinical Work Experience 

Academics, Advocacy, Career, News, Perspectives / By / 7 minutes of reading

By Abby Hoepner  One of the burning questions as applicants prepare for optometry school is along the lines of “What kind of experience do I need in the field, and how much?” And of course, there is no one right answer; no exact number of hours you need to hit. However, experience can be broken down into two categories, both […]

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How to get involved in optometry school

Academics, Involvement, Optometry School, Perspectives / By / 3 minutes of reading

Optometry school is a difficult yet exciting time. When school can start to feel tedious, there are so many great opportunities to get involved and really connect with your fellow students. As one American Optometric Student Association Trustee put it, getting involved “helps keep the passion of the profession when times get tough in school.”

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