SUNY Optometry’s new two-year concurrent residency and graduate degree program is now accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education. The program, which merges an accredited residency program with a Master’s degree, is the first of its kind in the country. Typically, residency programs prepare optometrists to specialize in a certain area over a one-year period. This new […]
Kathleen H. Goeppinger, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern University, announced the promotion of Melissa Suckow, OD, FAAO, to Dean of the Chicago College of Optometry (CCO). Dr. Suckow joined Midwestern University in 2015 and has served as CCO’s Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the past year. “Dr. Suckow brings a wealth […]
The University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry (UIWRSO) is proud to announce that Dr. Jenny Terrell, has been installed as President of the Texas Optometric Association (TOA). She is the fifth woman to serve in this capacity and will work as the leader of Texas Optometry for the next year. In addition, UIWRSO […]
A number of new initiatives were approved by the ASCO’s Board of Directors during its recent meeting in California. Among these were: Adopting a new approach to applicant pool marketing and engaging a new public relations agency, Truth Collective, in implementing a new campaign. This includes drawing $525,000 from ASCO’s reserves to jump start the […]
Thomas L. Lewis, OD, PhD, president emeritus of Salus University and professor in Salus University’s Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO), was recently honored with the 2018 Career Achievement Award by the Review of Optometry at the recent Southeastern Educational Congress of Optometry (SECO) conference in Atlanta, Ga. In accepting the award, Dr. Lewis commented that he was […]
Industry Spotlight: Johnson & Johnson Vision Johnson & Johnson Vision, through its operating companies, is committed to improving and restoring sight for patients worldwide. Since 1987, ACUVUE® has been on the forefront of research, development and manufacturing to provide contact lens wearers with a portfolio of advanced technologies that deliver superior comfort and exceptional performance. […]
Student Internships Available Walmart is accepting applications for its Optometry Intern Program, which is designed to prepare the company’s next generation of ODs for practice within Walmart and Sam’s Club stores. According to Walmart, the flexible 10-week hands-on training program takes place during the summer between first and second year. It includes an OD mentor, […]
Volk Optical Expands Leadership Team with New Vice President Appointment Utkarsh Sharma, PhD joins Volk as Vice President of Product Development and Strategic Marketing Volk Optical (www.volk.com) has appointed Utkarsh Sharma, PhD Vice President of Product Development and Strategic Marketing. In this new role, Dr. Sharma will lead product development for Volk’s entire range […]
ASCO demonstrated its expanded and ongoing commitment to interprofessional education and collaborative practice under the leadership of the 2012 – 2014 ASCO President, Dr. Jenny Coyle, whose presidential initiatives included establishing ASCO’s Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice (IPECP) Committee. The importance of IPECP is a fundamental component of ASCO’s 2011 revised “Attributes of Graduates of […]
It is a busy time of year for an academician. There are capstones, year-end meetings, doctoral hoodings, and commencements, in addition to the normal activities related to the end of every semester. With all that going on, it can be difficult to remember that those graduates are the manifestation of our efforts and the reason […]
