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Why being an AOA member after graduation is a no-brainer for optometrists

Career, Featured Posts, Involvement, Optometry School, Perspectives, Post-Optometry School / By / 2 minutes of reading

Congrats on finishing optometry school! Now that you’re stepping into the real world, joining the American Optometric Association (AOA) is one of the smartest moves you can make. Here’s why AOA membership can give your career a serious boost. 1. Continuing education? Handled! 📖Keeping up with state CE requirements can feel like a chore, but […]

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How to get involved in optometry school

Academics, Involvement, Optometry School, Perspectives / By / 3 minutes of reading

Optometry school is a difficult yet exciting time. When school can start to feel tedious, there are so many great opportunities to get involved and really connect with your fellow students. As one American Optometric Student Association Trustee put it, getting involved “helps keep the passion of the profession when times get tough in school.”

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Navigating Optometry’s Meeting® as a Professional: A Guide for Students

Career, Events, Featured Posts, Involvement, Post-Optometry School / By / 2 minutes of reading

Attending any professional meeting as an optometry student provides an exciting opportunity to network, learn about the latest advancements and gain insights from seasoned practitioners. For a complete overview, visit EyeLearn for the course Insightful Eyes: Navigating Optometry’s Meeting® as a Professional. Whether you have already attended past events or it is your first event,

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Dr Bibin Cherian

The Best Advice for Growing Your Career: Get Involved!

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

By Dr. Bibin Cherian I first got involved through the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) during optometry school and quickly realized the importance of being active within the profession and community. Whether it’s through joining state or local associations, pursuing board certification, obtaining American Academy of Optometry fellowship, or engaging in volunteer opportunities, active involvement

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AOA on Capitol Hill: A Student’s Call to Action

Articles, Events, Featured Posts, Healthcare, Involvement, Organized Optometry / By / 4 minutes of reading

Clay Fung SCCO at MBKU OD Candidate 26’  In an ever-evolving political landscape, legislative changes carry immense potential to better the lives of underserved populations. These changes dictate the ways in which we live, impacting fundamental aspects such as equity and accessibility. In the world of primary health, this translates to changes in access to care,

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Join us in Washington, D.C.

Articles, Events, Involvement, Organized Optometry / By / 2 minutes of reading

Calling all my student advocates who want to get involved with the AOA and fight for optometry’s future alongside doctors from your state! A limited number of travel grants are available for eligible optometry students to attend AOA on Capitol Hill, April 14-16, in Washington, D.C. The AOA will offer eligible students up to $425

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A Fresh Perspective on a Visionary Clinic in the Southern Schools

Email Updates, Events, Involvement, Perspectives / By / 1 minute of reading

Optometry students from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO) participate in Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinics, providing crucial eye care services to underserved communities. These clinics offer valuable hands-on training and foster social responsibility and compassion in the students while addressing vision issues that may otherwise go unattended.

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Write to your Legislator

Tips for communicating with legislators

Articles, Involvement, News, Optometry School, Post-Optometry School / By / 3 minutes of reading

What is communication? It is a two-way process of sending and receiving ideas, opinions and information. For your message to be received by your legislator, you need to follow a few guidelines to help you communicate effectively. Methods to communicate First consider the method of communication you would like to use. Your choice should be

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