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The Core Leadership Team – Now accepting applications for 21 new positions

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[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″ …

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AOA-PAC: Its Impact and Your Involvement!

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I recently wrote about the presence of the AOA and optometry in Washington and how the organization and advocacy of those in and around the profession allow optometrists to practice the way they do today (such as defending the Harkin Law). As a student myself, I always urge students to be aware of these issues …

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Positive Stories in Optometry News

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Hello everyone!  Hopefully all first year students, like me, are now getting used to their weekly exams and study schedules. I decided to bring you some positive news in optometry, resulting from the hard work of all those involved with pushing our profession forward and serving patients or anyone who may need eye care. I’ll …

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Urgent Message from Dr. Dori Carlson and the AOA

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AOS court case threatens our physician status June 21, 2012 An Urgent Message from AOA President Dori Carlson, O.D. While most of the American Optometric Society (AOS) lawsuit against the American Board of Optometry (ABO) has been defeated even before going to trial, the lone remaining claim will damage the profession and disrupt AOA advocacy. The …

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Pediatric Vision Care – An Essential Health Benefit

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The politics of the optometry profession, what goes on in the news and behind the scenes, have a huge influence on the way the profession can be practiced, this among many other things.  We are lucky enough to have well organized and motivated advocates in the form of the AOA, practicing ODs and optometry students …

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Medicare issuing separate 10% EHR bonuses to HPSA practitioners

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From the American Optometric Association: Medicare issuing separate 10% EHR bonuses to HPSA practitioners Health care practitioners who qualified for Medicare Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentives last year while practicing in federally recognized Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) will be getting an additional bonus payment for their participation in the program – that is, if they …

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April 2012 Optometry Student of the Month

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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 April 2012 winner, Stephen Smith. Name: Stephen Smith School: Michigan College of Optometry Year: Class of 2014 …

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10 Things You Should Know about AOA-PAC

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10 Things You Should Know About AOA-PAC By: Becky Pietrasik, SUNY 2013 Hi my name is Rebecca Pietrasik and I am the AOA-PAC Liaison for SUNY Optometry.  As most of you know, Optometry is a legislative profession.  AOA-PAC, the American Optometric Political Action Committee is the body that is responsible for securing and furthering the rights of Optometrists.  …

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The State of the Optometric Profession 2012

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This month, the President of the American Optometric Association, Dori Carlson, O.D. came out with a video addressing the “State of the Profession” which addresses optometry and all of those involved. I urge each and every individual to view this statement for it is essential that you understand what optometry is going through at this …

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