Optometry

On a Mission

Dr. Alison Hayward discusses issues pertaining to global health and medical missions abroad.

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20 Questions: Teri Geist, OD

Dr. Teri Geist shares her perspective on the field of optometry and advice for students.

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Adventures with Dentures: Volunteering in an Assisted Living Community

By Becca Racz Sophomores with last names N-Z were supposed to call at 1:00. At 12:55, I was sitting on my bed, phone in hand, ready to press “dial.” The instant the clock turned to 1:00, I called. “Thank you …

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The Impact of Legislative and Regulatory Updates on Student Loan Borrowers

Todd Balsey discusses legislative and regulatory updates that will impact student borrowers in the health professions.

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The Competency Manifesto: Part 6

For future pre-health professional students, developing competencies and communicating them to admissions committees will be critical for success.

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The Competency Manifesto: Part 5

The Competency Manifesto: Part 5

Emil Chuck discusses the concept of professionalism for health professions students.

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The Competency Manifesto: Part 4

The Competency Manifesto: Part 4

Emil Chuck details the correlation between the development of competencies and health professional admissions success.

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How to: Get into Undergraduate Research

How to: Get into Undergraduate Research

Regardless of the health profession you hope to enter, conducting lab research will enhance your application. Learn how admissions committees view research experience and how to get it.

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The Competency Manifesto: Part 3

The Competency Manifesto: Part 3

Do you have a distorted or realistic view of your competencies and how they will be perceived by admissions committees? Part 3 of a series.

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Important Student Loan Repayment Considerations for 2011 Graduates

Important Student Loan Repayment Considerations for 2011 Graduates

Upon graduation, the average student loan debt for medical school graduates is over $170K. Learn strategies for saving thousands when repaying your debt.

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