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After finishing your first year of optometry school or your last, many students and new doctors struggle with a very real world question: what will I do with my summer? Whether it be finding a job at a practice or waiting for the final pieces to come together for your license, many students and new grads find themselves […]
Paid Internship Available for First Years and New Grads at Essilor Read More »
Hundreds of thousands of people were affected by the unprecedented destruction delivered by hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, including optometry students, staff, and faculty at the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO), Inter American University of Puerto Rico (IAUPR)and Nova Southeastern University (Nova). In response to the disasters, the American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) and the
Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief Read More »
In March, I went on a Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH) trip with eight other University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) students to the VOSH Guerrero clinic, which has been helping the indigenous population in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico for over three decades. We joined a group composed of two students from
SVOSH trip to Mexico – University of Houston College of Optometry Read More »
The AOA/AOSA conference, also known as Optometry’s Meeting, is one of the premier optometry meetings that takes place each year. This year’s meeting, which runs from June 21-25 in Washington D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, is shaping up to be the best one yet! Optometry’s Meeting provides a premier opportunity to
AOA+ Survival Guide Read More »
You’ve registered for AOA+. You have your flight. You booked your hotel. Now it’s time to pack!
Jetsetters, Prepare! A Packing List for AOA+ Read More »
“True leaders don’t create followers, they create more leaders” – Tom Peters. This quote perfectly describes our April Student in Focus, Andy Mackner. As the newly elected AOSA president, Andy Mackner has excelled in his leadership roles both in and out of optometry school. At Pacific University College of Optometry, Andy has served as the
April 2017 Student In Focus: AOSA President Andy Mackner Read More »
Making the right connections in school can set you up for amazing job opportunities. Even if you are a first or second year and up to your ears in schoolwork, you should still be out there at events like Optometry’s Meeting and AOA+, to help integrate yourself into the professional setting. But if you are
5 Tips To Follow When Networking as an Optometry Student Read More »
You’ve heard about networking with potential employers, industry leaders, and fellow students. But what about networking with legislators? Optometry is a legislated profession, where state and national legislatures work together to determine the scope of practice in each state. Our legislators vote on the bills that affect this scope of practice, and it’s up to
5 Tips for Talking to Legislators Read More »
Building a patient base as a new optometrist can be challenging. However, providing a service for your community, such as a vision screening, will both set you apart and also attract new families to your practice. This article will hopefully provide stepping stones for creating relationships with schools, performing vision screenings, and following up with schools
How to Implement a School Vision Screening in Your Community Read More »
SECO, the Southeast Congress of Optometry, will be held this year in Atlanta, GA, March 1-5. The conference provides great opportunities for optometry students of all grade levels, from first year to fourth years. Registration is free for all current optometry students, and students receive a $100 stipend for attending! This is one conference you can’t
Come Hang Out With OptometryStudents.com at SECO 2017! Read More »
