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Optometry and Ophthalmology: UAB School of Optometry and UAB School of Medicine

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by Jessie Fawer, UABSO Class of 2016 While optometry students across the nation are given opportunities to provide vision screenings to the underserved in their communities, UABSO students are experiencing a unique partnership with students at UAB School of Medicine. Equal Access Birmingham (EAB) is an entirely student run-initiative founded by UAB medical students. The …

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Optometrists Change Lives: 2014 Student and Resident Writing Competition

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The Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEPF) continuously strives to connect to optometry students and residents through education, scholarships and involvement with optometry schools everywhere. The OEPF is an international organization dedicated to the advancement of the discipline of optometry through the gathering and dissemination of information on vision and the visual process. They publish Optometry & Visual …

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AOSA Trustee Spotlight: Stefan Levay-Young

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OS: Stefan Levay-Young is a member of the American Optometric Student Association Board of Trustees.  He is the outgoing Trustee for SUNY State College of Optometry and the newly elected Treasurer for the AOSA. Stefan, tell us a little about yourself! SL: I was bred in Berkeley, California and buttered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. I completed undergrad at The University of Wisconsin (go …

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AOSA Trustee Spotlight: Raelyn Ottenbreit of Rosenberg School of Optometry

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Raelyn Ottenbreit is a member of the American Optometric Student Association Board of Trustees. She is now the AOSA Trustee for Rosenberg School of Optometry. Born and raised in Regina, SK, Canada, Raelyn is proud to be Canadian. Number seven of eight children, with four in-laws and 22 nieces and nephews, you guessed it, she’s proud to be Catholic …

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VAs and Victory Laps: The Path to Becoming an Optometry Expert

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Every year, new ODs graduate from their respective schools and ask the same question: “What now?” Private, corporate, OD/MD, and hospital setting practices all provide different opportunities to practice the culmination of twenty-plus years of schooling. But what if there was a way to further your education in optometry and give yourself another year to …

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AOSA Trustee Spotlight: Casey Dillard of NSUOCO

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OS:  Casey Dillard is a member of the American Optometric Student Association Board of Trustees.  He is now the AOSA Trustee for the Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry.  Casey, tell us a little about yourself! CD:  Well, I have lived in Oklahoma my entire life.  I grew up on a country road outside …

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AOSA Trustee Spotlight: Shane McDonald, PUCO

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OS: Shane McDonald is a third year student and now AOSA Trustee for Pacific University College of Optometry! Shane, tell us a little more about yourself… SM: Originally, I’m from eastern British Columbia, Canada, but I did my undergrad in Animal Biology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. Growing up in a small town, I’ve always had …

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August 2013 Optometry Student in Focus: Brady Betten

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Brady Betten, a fourth year student at University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO), was recently recognized in San Diego, CA at Optometry’s Meeting for receiving this year’s Norman E. Wallis award. The award goes to the student who earns the top score among students from all 23 schools of optometry on Part I of …

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Interview with Pennsylvania College of Optometry AOSA Trustee, Jennifer Turano

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Jennifer Turano is a member of the American Optometric Student Association Board of Trustees and is now the Trustee for Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. OS: Jennifer, tell us a little about yourself! JT:  I’m originally from western Massachusetts.  I’ve lived in Philadelphia for four years now with my husband and our pug …

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AOSA Recap of Events at Optometry’s Meeting 2013

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If you weren’t able to make it out to Optometry’s Meeting in San Diego, or missed some speakers if you were there, this article offers a glimpse into a few of those speakers who were mainly directed towards optometry students. Hunter Chapman (AOSA SCO Trustee-Elect) recaps comedian Karyn Ruth White, while Keylee Brown (AOSA IAUPR …

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