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NECO Celebrates the Next Generation of Optometrists
New England College of Optometry (NECO) celebrated the Class of 2025 on May 18, 2025 during its 131st Commencement Exercises at Boston’s renowned Symphony Hall.
Justin Vo’s Journey from Engineering to Optometry
As a member of the Class of 2025 at New England College of Optometry (NECO), Justin is preparing to graduate and be promoted to Lieutenant, embarking on an exciting career in military optometry.
Preceptor and Student Dynamic in a Specialty Clinic
Having the opportunity to experience a specialty clinic before my fourth year was incredible. Despite not being in a concentration or specialty, getting this experience during my third year introduced me to potential opportunities for things I am truly passionate about.
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Lessons from Optometry School
What changes happen between first and fourth year at NECO? Grant Zimmerman, OD28 sat down with Aubrey Gall, OD25 to learn about her experience and how he might learn from it in order to maximize his four years.
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What’s it like Being a Work-Study Student in Grad School?
I get asked a lot about how I make a job fit in with my full-time graduate student workload. Given the busy nature of the program, having a job outside of classes presents its challenges, but it’s totally doable. I know how it feels to be a student with debt on your mind, but having even a small part-time job can help pay for extra expenses here and there.
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100+ Canadian Students Participate in Annual NextGEN OD Canada Conference
Canadian students from NECO and MCPHS came together in Boston to watch NextGen OD’s annual “Future Focus” conference simulcast from Ontario.
NECO & MA Optometrists Advocate at the State House
On March 19, 2025, the New England College of Optometry (NECO) joined forces with the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists (MSO) to host Optometrists Day at the State House in Boston. The annual event allowed optometrists and optometry students to influence eye care policy in the Commonwealth directly.
NECO at AAO’s Annual Academy
NECO Shines at the Prestigious American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting