Eye on Education: What was the purpose of the National Eye Care Workforce Study? What were you hoping to find? Why now? Dr. Alexander: The purpose of the study was to give the optometric profession an assessment, at this point in time, as to the current and projected supply of optometrists and ophthalmologists and demand […]
For more than 40 years, Topcon Medical Systems has been providing a full line of innovative diagnostic equipment and software solutions for the optometric community. Topcon utilizes the latest cutting-edge technology to develop products that aid in the detection and treatment of a variety of eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataract. All Topcon […]
My favorite Tedx Talk is one that I know many of my colleagues in optometric education also refer to when making decisions of all kinds, from simple to complex. The talk is Simon Sinek’s “Start with Why …” At a recent meeting of ASCO’s Interprofessional Education Task Force, we quickly moved into that discussion of […]
The Board of Directors of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) held its 73rd annual meeting June 24-25 in Philadelphia. Officers for the 2014-2015 fiscal year were elected by the Board of Directors. They are: President Dr. Jennifer Coyle (formerly Dr. Smythe), Dean, Pacific University College of Optometry, who was re-elected to […]
This June, ASCO presented three 2014 Special Recognition Awards. Dr. Barbara Fink, Associate Professor of Optometry and Vision Science and Chair of the Diversity Enhancement Committee, The Ohio State University College of Optometry, was selected by the ASCO Board for the Dr. Jack Bennett Innovation in Optometric Education Award. Dr. Yi Pang, Assistant Dean for […]
ASCO has developed an online Optometry Resident Directory to serve as a centralized source of information about optometry residents. The purpose of the directory is to help residents and outside entities network with one another about career opportunities. The directory can be searched by residency program type, residency state, residency school/college affiliation, resident’s school or […]
ASCO, with support from industry partner Walmart, spearheads many efforts designed to help the eyecare profession foster diversity and cultural competency. Cultural Competency Curriculum Guidelines Implementation Workshops There is still time for ASCO member institutions to apply to receive a grant to fund an on-campus Cultural Competency Curriculum Guidelines Implementation Workshop. The program provides funds […]
During its March 23 meeting in Amelia Island, Fla., the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) Board of Directors honored two valued members, Dr. Melvin Shipp and Dr. Rod Nowakowski, who are retiring this spring. Dr. Shipp has been an outstanding leader in optometric education, the optometric profession and public health throughout his […]
On March 21, the Boards of Directors of ASCO and the American Optometric Association (AOA) held a daylong joint meeting, their second joint meeting in two years. To start this year’s meeting, which was held in Fernandina Beach, Fla., each organization reviewed its current challenges and initiatives. ASCO President Dr. Jennifer Smythe highlighted ongoing communications […]
ASCO announced the recipients of three 2014 Special Recognition Awards. Dr. Barbara Fink, Associate Professor of Optometry and Vision Science and Chair of the Diversity Enhancement Committee, The Ohio State University College of Optometry, won the Dr. Jack Bennett Innovation in Optometric Education Award. Dr. Yi Pang, Assistant Dean for Research and Associate Professor, Illinois […]
