After going through four different interviews, I did not think this experience was going to be any different. The other schools had offered the usual amenities of any interview day: a tour of campus, meetings with students and faculty, and of course free food! The only difference was this time I was staying at the …
Congratulations to Abby Jakob for being this month’s “Optometry Student in Focus!” Abby hails from Ontario, Canada and is currently a 3rd year student at the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO). Abby was nominated for her service and involvement in the ICO community. She is President of the ICO Leo Club President, which is a …
March 2013 Optometry Student in Focus: Abby Jakob, ICO 2014 Read More »
With the use of smartphones, computers, laptops, and tablets, information is seen in a variety of different ways. Technology has increased the potential knowledge one can have access to. It is quite a feat to be able to look down at our phones and get information about virtually anything out of thin air. From our …
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR VISION EXPO EAST FREE Exhibit Hall Registration ($75 value) Free Continuing Education (unlimited) Free Student Courses, sponsored by VSP Free Student Lunch, sponsored by Alcon Free Student Party, sponsored by Optometrystudents.com As The International Vision Expo and Conference in New York approaches, I went on a mission to discover how …
International Vision Expo and Conference New York 2013: A Window of Opportunity Read More »
After initial federal government recognition and support, the Pediatric Eye Care Essential Benefit has now been officially finalized by the US Department of Health and Human Service, marking the end of years and years of hard fought advocacy and the beginning of comprehensive eye exams and related medical services for millions of children across the …
Pediatric Eye Care Essential Health Benefit Has Now Been Officially Realized Read More »
[vc_column width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] [vc_column_text width=”1/1″ el_position=”first last”] Get started immediately by viewing the 21 different positions available on the OS Core Leadership Team. Any student enrolled in optometry school may apply. We will review your application immediately and set up a phone call to take things to the next step! [/vc_column_text] [/vc_column] [vc_column_text width=”1/1″ …
The Core Leadership Team – Now accepting applications for 21 new positions Read More »
Whether we are creating the content directly on OptometryStudents.com or linking you to other great content, our job here at OS is to keep students informed and involved. That is why I want to direct you to this great AOA newsletter called “Eyes On The Future” (ETOF) is a quarterly AOA publication that has some really valuable …
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 …
Interviews are now being scheduled for the 2013 Vision Therapy Private Practice Residency at the Vision and Learning Center of Family Eyecare Associates, P.C. (Fair Lawn, NJ). The goal of this unique Southern College of Optometry residency program is to give graduate optometrists additional opportunities to expand their clinical knowledge and skills. Interested applicants should contact: Leonard …
Residency Opportunity: Vision and Learning Center of Family Eyecare Associates Read More »
Private practice optometry can be very rewarding, but also comes with great responsibility. Managing a private practice requires a great deal of planning and strategy. I recently had the opportunity to interview Evan Kestenbaum, a leader in optometric management. Evan is the co-founder of the private practice management company Gateway Provider Network, which offers incredibly …
Private Practice Management: An interview with Evan Kestenbaum Read More »
