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Organization in Focus: Student Optometric Leadership Network (SOLutioN)

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Inspiration: The theme of this year’s SOLutioN conference. What is SOLutioN? Some say that it’s a private practioner’s Disneyland where anything is possible and imagination runs wild, others recognize it as a celebration for the future of independent optometry. In reality, it’s both. The Student Optometric Leadership Network (SOLN) is a national platform which unifies leaders …

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Meet Our Incoming and Outgoing Leadership!

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The American Optometric Association releases their Eyes on the Future newsletter every month. They recently interviewed our outgoing Executive Director, ICO 4th year Ben Emer, and 1st year UMSL student Peter Jacques, who is taking over the reigns of OptometryStudents.com. The interviews have some great advice for students, so take a look at the links below! Ben Emer Interview (pictured …

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Pursuing Leadership Positions: State Optometric Organizations – Influence YOUR Profession!

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This article is part three in a continuing series that looks closely behind the scenes of optometry student organizations through the eyes of passionate student leaders. Jenna Osseck, a third year at University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Optometry and President of the local student chapter of the Missouri Optometric Association shares her experiences being …

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Pursuing Leadership Positions in Optometric Organizations – SVOSH

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This article is part two in a continuing series looking closely behind the scenes of optometry student organizations through the eyes of passionate and dedicated student leaders.  Kristen Kramlich, a second year student at University of Missouri-St. Louis and incoming President of Student Volunteer Services to Humanity (known as SVOSH or VOSH) shares some of …

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Pursuing Leadership Positions in Optometric Organizations – AOSA

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You’ve made it through your first semester of optometry school. Or maybe your third, or even fifth. Maybe you’re a junior or senior still pursuing your undergraduate degree, thinking about a future career in optometry. No matter what your year in school, it is never too early or too late to start thinking about getting …

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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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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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The 2012 NYSOA Leadership – Wondering who is in office and representing New York? Find out here!

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OptometryStudents.com wants to give a round of applause for the NYSOA Officers that were elected just a few weeks ago. Also we want to congratulate the past NYSOA leadership for working so hard and dedicating themselves to improving Optometry in New York. Take a look at the new NYSOA Officers! Thomas J. Landry, OD, President …

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A Career in the Commission Corps

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In my fourth year of optometry school, I had the enriching experience of working within the Indian Health Services (IHS) during my placement in Montana. This opportunity not only proved to be highly rewarding but also sparked my interest in an unconventional career path within the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Surprisingly, this option …

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Highlighting the Western Regional Conference: Optometry Through Different Lenses: Diverse Providers, Patients, and Practice Modalities

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The Western Regional Conference (WRC) is a conference held annually by one of the three California schools hosted by AOSA leadership. Each year, the WRC rotates between the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry, Western University College of Optometry, and the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) at Marshall B. Ketchum University. In October …

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