Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University

Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University

Salus University, named for a Latin word meaning health and well-being, is known for its primary care philosophy, holistic approach, and commitment to the development and success of its students. Established by the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Salus University is a fully accredited academic institution offering professional and graduate degree programs in Optometry, Audiology, Physician Assistant studies, Public Health and Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

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What to Expect in the Year Preceding Optometry School: Eyeing the Future – Part 4

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We’ve finally made it to the summer months in the year preceding optometry school! We’ve been counting down from a year until optometry school begins, to months, and now to just weeks and days before it begins! Here are 5 things to remember to do before you start school:  1. Finalize your transcripts. First, make …

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What to Expect in the Year Preceding Optometry School: Eyeing the Future – Part 3

Articles, Optometry School, Pre-Optometry School / By / 4 minutes of reading

The spring months in the year preceding optometry school are when everything starts to fall into place. By this time, you know where you’ll be going to school, have sorted out your financial aid paperwork, have been in contact with some of your future classmates, and have decided on your future roommates. The next big …

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Two Different Perspectives on Taking a Year Off Before Optometry School

Articles, Pre-Optometry School / By / 9 minutes of reading

Nicholas Green (The Ohio State University Class of 2017) and I (Pennsylvania College of Optometry Class of 2017) both decided to take a year off between undergrad and optometry school. Below you will find our responses to 7 different questions about our unique experiences during our year off. AUTHOR PROFILES: Nicholas Green and Kristin Schwab …

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What to Expect in the Year Preceding Optometry School: Eyeing the Future – Part 2

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The winter months in the year preceding optometry school can be an exciting time for many students. By this time, many optometry school applicants have completed their applications and have already gone through the stressful interview process. Now they are faced with the very difficult decision of selecting which school they will attend for the …

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What to Expect in the Year Preceding Optometry School: Eyeing The Future – Part 1

Articles, Pre-Optometry School / By / 5 minutes of reading

The fall months in the year preceding optometry school are full of the unknown for many anxious applicants. Not only is filling out the OptomCAS application stressful, but even just deciding which schools to apply to can be overwhelming. These months are also filled with interviews and acceptances for many students. Students are often unsure …

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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.

Articles, Involvement, Optometry School, Organized Optometry / By / 3 minutes of reading

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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Report of Student Activity in AOA PAC and AOA Advocacy

Involvement, News, Organized Optometry / By / 7 minutes of reading

James Deom, AOSA Trustee PCO and AOSA National Liaison to AOA PAC 2012 has been a record setting and historical year for the AOA.  The Affordable Care Act will potentially add millions of uninsured Americans into the mix to receive vital healthcare services they may have otherwise gone without. . Many who would undoubtedly benefit …

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July 2012 Optometry Student of the Month; Vittorio Mena

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1. Congrats on winning Student of the Month! – Please tell us exactly why you won student of the month? Thanks! Since I’m currently a 3rd year at PCO I have worked diligently inside and outside the classroom since my first year here. I got involved early with many different clubs and organizations that you will …

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Optometry Outside the United States

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Spain, 4th of December, 2011 Salus Optometry School By: Fernando Sanchez OptometryStudents.com reached out to me and asked me to write  about the studies of optometry in Europe. I am currently finishing my Master of Science in Clinical Optometry at Pennsylvania College of Optometry and I would like to explain my experience as student in …

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The Special Olympics – Students Making a Difference

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Article By: Angelica Delgado – PCO 2014 Video By: Angelica Delgado & Arthur Kim SUNY 2013 This year I had the pleasure to be apart of the NJ Summer Games, which is held annually in the second  weekend of June. The “Special Olympics – Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes” is dedicated to providing quality eye care to …

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