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Optometry

Optometry. Thursday, March 4, 2010, 4-7pm UCLA Career Center, Third Floor, Conference Room. Optometry Jumpstart Agenda. Welcome and Introduction to Career Center Pre-Health Services Academic Courses and Preparation Admissions Presentations UC Berkeley, School of Optometry

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  1. Optometry Thursday, March 4, 2010, 4-7pm UCLA Career Center, Third Floor, Conference Room

  2. Optometry Jumpstart Agenda Welcome and Introduction to Career Center Pre-Health Services Academic Courses and Preparation Admissions Presentations UC Berkeley, School of Optometry Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO) State University of New York, College of Optometry Western University of Health Sciences, School of Optometry Presentation Optometry Research Panel of Practitioners Networking Break Out Sessions

  3. Welcome Introduction to UCLA Career Center Emily Hagan Pre-Health Services UCLA Career Center career.ucla.edu

  4. Graduate School andPre-Professional Services Workshops Selecting a graduate program Writing the personal statement Preparing for the OAT Counseling and Library Resources See a counselor regarding timelines, decisions, and the application process Research schools and programs through the Career Center Library

  5. Letters of Reference (LOR) Open an LOR account online at career.ucla.edu/LOR. Request letters to be sent to the Career Center and forwarded to the schools and programs of your choice.

  6. Mock Interviews Sign up online for mock interviews with a counselor. Sign up for special mock interview days for pre-health students.

  7. Inna Gergel Lead Academic Counselor at UCLA on Optometry School Requirements UCLA Department of Physiological Science

  8. Heather Iwata Assistant Director UC BerkeleySchool of Optometry

  9. March 4, 2010UCLA’s “Jumpstart Your Career in Optometry!”Heather K. IwataAssistant Director of Admissions and Student Affairs hiwata@berkeley.edu ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  10. Why Optometry? ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  11. Why is optometry rewarding?Optometrists have the satisfaction of helping their patients care for the most highly valued human sense - sight. Doctors of Optometry are recognized as leaders in their communities.  Most are self-employed, receive relatively few emergency calls, and can establish a flexible working schedule, which allows them the luxury of combining a prestigious professional career with a very satisfying personal life. Optometry is also rated as one of the top ten income-earning professions in the country. Why Optometry? ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  12. Why Optometry? Kiplinger.com13 Hot Jobs in Hard Times – Updated March, 2009 “Health care - especially registered nurses, physician assistants, internal medicine physicians, dentists, optometrists, pharmacists, and physical therapy assistants.…” ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  13. Why Optometry? “Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, Optician. Many people confuse them, but a career as an optometrist offers unmistakable advantages. Optometrists on average earn more than twice as much as opticians... And optometrists get to do most of what ophthalmologists do without the medical degree: diagnose and treat eye diseases, perform minor surgery (in some states), and of course fit people for glasses and contact lenses. Yet the required training is years shorter…: a four-year, post-bachelor’s degree program.” “With so many aging boomers in need of vision care, the job prospects are strong… There’s also a lot of satisfaction in this career, since most vision problems can be corrected with lenses or relatively minor surgery.” March 25, 2009 ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  14. Why Berkeley Optometry? ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  15. Why Berkeley Optometry? Things to Consider in Choosing Your Optometry School • The Students & Learning Environment • The Training • The Place ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  16. Why Berkeley Optometry? The Students • Small class size (66) • Diversity of backgrounds and interests • Strong sense of community • Empowered student government • Collaborative learning environment • Everyone receives financial support ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  17. Why Berkeley Optometry? The Training 1st Professional Year: Preclinical training begins in earnest on day 1 Instruments purchased and used 180 hrs of preclinical laboratory instruction + unlimited independent practice sessions outside of class ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  18. Why Berkeley Optometry? The Training 1st Professional Year: Clinical proficiency tests Fall/Spring Semester 2nd Professional Year: 210 hrs of advanced preclinical instruction + Team Care = 6-8 patient examinations in general clinic ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  19. Why Berkeley Optometry? White Coat Ceremony At the conclusion of the the 2nd Professional Year: ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  20. Why Berkeley Optometry? Summer Clinic Summer following the 2nd Professional Year: At least 20 complete examinations and Optometric Spanish (optional) ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  21. Why Berkeley Optometry? The Meredith W. Morgan University of California Eye Center ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  22. Why Berkeley Optometry? The Diversity of the Patients ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  23. Why Berkeley Optometry? The Training 3rd Professional Year: • 50% time in direct patient care • 550-600 patient encounters • Primary care clinic • Specialty clinics (e.g., average of 44 contact lens fittings) • Local satellite clinics (e.g., Over 60 Health Care Center) ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  24. Why Berkeley Optometry? The Training 4th Professional Year: • 100% time in direct patient care • 2000 patient encounters • Advanced clinics (e.g., pathology, low vision) • External rotations -- at least 3, each 10-12 weeks long • Old Home Week ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  25. Why Berkeley Optometry? The Place  ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  26. Berkeley Optometry • Friday Visitation Program • “Ask an Advisor” Program • Summer Opto-Camp (June and July, 2010) • OptomCAS application opens July 15 • Fall Conference ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  27. Admissions InformationQualitative Considerations • Experience in and Knowledge of Optometry • Statement of Purpose / Personal Statement • Letters of Recommendation • Activities and Achievements • Special Academic Considerations • Interview (Student + Faculty Member) ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  28. Admissions Information Quantitative Considerations Class of 2013 -- Academic Profile ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  29. Admissions and Student Affairs Office(ASAO) Where and When to Reach Us: 397 Minor Hall School of Optometry University of California Berkeley, CA 94720-2020 (510) 642-9537 admissions@optometry.berkeley.edu Monday - Friday 9am - Noon 1pm - 5pm ASAO: Admissions & Student Affairs Office, School of Optometry, University of California, Berkeley

  30. Jane Ann Munroe, O.D. Director of AdmissionsSouthern CaliforniaCollege of Optometry

  31. Dr. Ed JohnstonV.P. for Student Affairs and Director of Admissions State University of New York College of Optometry

  32. Jasmine W. Yumori, O.D. Assistant Professor Western University of Health Sciences College of Optometry

  33. Jerry R. Paugh, O.D. PhDProfessor andAssociate Dean of ResearchSouthern CaliforniaCollege of Optometry

  34. Panel of Practitioners Barry A Weissman, O.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.O. (Dip CL) Professor of Ophthalmology, Chief, CL Services Cornea External Disease Division JSEI David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Simon S. Cheng O.D. Optometrist, Blackstone Optometry Jerry Paugh, OD., Ph.D. Professor and Associate Dean of Research, Southern California College of Optometry Corey A. Hodes, O.D. Optometrist, Hodes Vision Optometry

  35. We’ll send you an email with a link. You’ll have exclusive access to this session’s materials at: career.ucla.edu/JumpstartHandouts Just log on with the username and password you used to register for this Job Search Jumpstart.

  36. Thank you for joining us today!

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