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Ontario Welcomes Foreign-Trained Optometrists

News, Optometry School / By / 2 minutes of reading

On September 14, 2012, a new Ontario regulation came into effect, allowing foreign-trained optometry graduates from recognized programs outside of Canada and the United States to practice in Ontario in “a fair and transparent process.”  This new regulation also provides optometrists already registered to practice in other provinces and territories to registration in Ontario as well.1 The International […]

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8 Ways to build a successful student-doctor and patient relationship

Articles, Clinical Optometry, Healthcare, Optometry School / By / 4 minutes of reading

After observing the fourth year students in clinic (white coats pressed and 20 minute exams including DFE), the first thought that comes to your mind is, “Wow, I want to be just like that when I grow up!” They look, speak and walk as an optometrist should; and it can be intimidating. Don’t forget, they

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August 2012 Optometry Student of the Month; Karen Lee

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Optometry Student of the Month Name: Karen Lee School: Indiana University Year: 2013 1. Congrats on winning Student of the Month! – Please tell us exactly why you won student of the month? While in school I was actively involved in the Indiana Optometric Student Association, Private Practice Club, and Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity.

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6 Tips for First Year Optometry Students

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

  “If I knew then what I know now…” is a phrase I find myself using quite often when talking about my experiences in optometry school. As a fourth year student with 10 months left until I walk across the stage, my mind is wandering and thinking of what I would’ve, could’ve, and should’ve done

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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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ASCO 2012 EnVision Optometry Video Contest

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Creativity was rampant this year as contestants from accredited schools of optometry showed off a combination of skill and humor in their video entries for ASCO’s “ENVISION” contest.  Students were asked to submit “…non-traditional, and ultimately AWESOME informational videos that ASCO can use to promote the profession to prospective optometry students around the country.”  As

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