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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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What are different specialties? Interviews or people practicing in each

Career, Clinical Optometry, Clinical Pearls, Healthcare, Optometry School, Perspectives, Post-Optometry School, Residency / By / 5 minutes of reading

by Veronica Tkaczyk and Sarah Stith Being an optometrist presents a wide range of specialty areas to consider, each with its own opportunities and challenges. With so many paths to explore, it is important to take the time to learn about the different options and how they can shape your professional journey and patient care.

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Mobile Health Clinics: Expanding Access to Health Care in the United States

Career, Clinical Optometry, Healthcare, News, Post-Optometry School / By / 5 minutes of reading

The way patients receive health care in the United States has changed significantly in recent years. With the evolving health care landscape and an increasing population of senior citizens, mobile clinics are becoming increasingly vital, especially for communities where financial constraints and environmental barriers limit access to health care services. These socioeconomic barriers, especially in

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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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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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A Career in the Commission Corps

Articles, Career, Post-Optometry School / By / 5 minutes of reading

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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Conquering the Mountain: A Guide to Optometry Student Loan Repayment in the U.S.

Academics, Articles, Finance & Business, Optometry School, Post-Optometry School / By / 3 minutes of reading

Graduation day is a momentous occasion, a culmination of years of hard work and training has paid off and you are now stepping into the exciting world of eye care. But amidst the celebratory confetti, a quieter reality lurks: student loan debt. For most graduates, managing and repaying those loans will be a significant part

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What are the different modes of practice in Optometry?

Articles, Email Updates, Perspectives, Post-Optometry School, Scope of Practice / By / 1 minute of reading

Are you interested in opening your own practice after graduation? Or are you interested in working with larger industry sponsors? Well, you’re not the only one who has these questions, because there is such a WIDE range of modes of practice that exist in optometry! Optometrists can work in a variety of different modes of

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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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