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By Katelyn Goodroe Optometry promises a stable, comfortable future for clinicians and their families. When walking around any campus, it is no surprise that many students come from various walks of life; some even choose to pursue optometric education as a second or third career. While walking away from the workforce and deferring four years of your usual income to […]
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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“Advocacy is not just about making sure we get what we want, it is about making sure patients get what they deserve.” Chase Bowerman, OD Candidate ’27NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry When we start optometry school, there are a variety of ways to get involved in communities, clubs and various organizations. In my opinion, nothing
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By Dr. Bibin Cherian I first got involved through the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) during optometry school and quickly realized the importance of being active within the profession and community. Whether it’s through joining state or local associations, pursuing board certification, obtaining American Academy of Optometry fellowship, or engaging in volunteer opportunities, active involvement
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Clay Fung SCCO at MBKU OD Candidate 26’ In an ever-evolving political landscape, legislative changes carry immense potential to better the lives of underserved populations. These changes dictate the ways in which we live, impacting fundamental aspects such as equity and accessibility. In the world of primary health, this translates to changes in access to care,
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Registration is now open for AOA on Capitol Hill, April 14-16, in Washington, D.C. Hope to see you there! AOA on Capitol Hill is the AOA’s single-largest annual advocacy event, directly connecting optometry’s advocates and leaders with our nation’s policymakers to advance and support optometric care in America. Lawmakers love hearing from optometry students because
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Calling all my student advocates who want to get involved with the AOA and fight for optometry’s future alongside doctors from your state! A limited number of travel grants are available for eligible optometry students to attend AOA on Capitol Hill, April 14-16, in Washington, D.C. The AOA will offer eligible students up to $425
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Optometry is growing in the United States, yet it looks different in various parts of the world. In the United States, a Doctor of Optometry degree needs to be achieved in order to practice optometry. In countries such as Italy, France and Mexico, the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree is obtained with options of further
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If you are planning on going to Optometry’s Meeting in Washington, D.C. this June, you already have plenty of reasons to attend: the Optometry Student Bowl powered by Essilor, Luxottica Live!, residency summits, and Optometry Unites at Capital Hill. But if that weren’t enough, there are still travel grants available to help make your trip
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