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Interview with Dr. Maria Liu of Berkeley Optometry; Teacher, Researcher, Clinician

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Around Berkeley Optometry, Dr. Maria Liu is known to have quite a few academic degrees. The Beijing native practiced ophthalmology in China and served as a marketing manager for Alcon in China. She relocated to the United States in 2000 and applied to Pacific University College of Optometry. While waiting for her admission to the …

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Pediatric Eye Care Essential Health Benefit Has Now Been Officially Realized

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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 …

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Call to Action for Those Interested in National Leadership Opportunities! Become a National Liaison for one of the AOSA’s Allied Organizations.

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I would like to formally invite you all to consider a unique opportunity during your time as an optometry student. This opportunity will allow you to gain an invaluable education in leadership as a National Liaison to one of the American Optometric Student Association’s Allied Organizations. As a National Liaison you will act as a …

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Residency 101

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To do a residency or not to do a residency: that is the question. This brief article compiles some of the most important information, resources, and websites for those trying to figure out if a residency is right for them! FAQs about residencies http://www.opted.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3430     Benefits Gain experience Acquire mentors Increase your marketability Expand …

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The Next Level: Pursuing an Optometric Residency

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My name is Ryan Corte, O.D. and I’m currently serving a residency in Chicago, Illinois. I interviewed a number of colleagues who are also serving residencies and incorporated some of their responses into this article. It is worth noting that I did not receive any negative feedback toward serving a residency. Enjoy.   Fourth year …

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September 2012 Optometry Student of the Month

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Name: Rakesh Lakhani School: Inter American University of Puerto Rico Year: 2014 1. Congrats on winning Student of the Month! – Please tell us exactly why you won student of them month? Thanks a lot! Ever since I started optometry school, I’ve tried to be involved as much as I can. I joined the orientation …

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Board Certification and the Profession of Optometry

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Board certification in optometry has been a hot topic on and off since the beginning of its’ inception back in 2009.  This is definitely news to be well aware and informed of, as it could become a permanent fixture in the future of the profession.  Board certification in optometry has had a somewhat controversial past …

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May 2012 Optometry Student of the Month; Ting Zhang NECO 2015

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Name: Ting Zhang School: New England College of Optometry Grad Year: 2015   Congrats on winning Student of the Month! – Please tell us exactly why you won student of the month? Beginning of the school year, our school held a welcome back barbecue, and different student clubs set up booths to recruit new members. …

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Roya Attarhousseini, March 2012 Student of the Month

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Welcome to our newest website feature – “Optometry Student of the Month” This feature will highlight students on a monthly basis who go above and beyond for the profession of optometry. It’s time for those hard-working leaders to be recognized for their dedicated effort and achievements.We would like to introduce our first ever winner, Roya Attarhousseini. …

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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences School of Optometry Appoints Dr. Shilpa Register & Dr. Jeanette Sewell

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OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE December 9th 2012 | WORCESTER – Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences has announced the hiring of Dr. Shilpa J. Register as Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Dr. Jeanette M. Sewell as Associate Dean for Clinical Programs in the College’s School of Optometry. Both plan to be on-site January 3, 2012 as the College works …

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