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My residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Lenna Walker, OD, shares her experiences pursuing the Ocular Disease/Cornea and Contact Lens Residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston.
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Application process: letters of recommendation, personal statement, OAT
Applying to optometry school will be one the most exciting times of your life. All of the experiences that have shaped you into the person you are today will be put into words, and you want to make sure that you show your best possible self.
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Have you joined yet?
Happy October! School is in full swing, students are getting used to the new academic year, and the fourth year externs are on the path to a new rotation site.
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Interview day reflections
New England College of Optometry (NECO) was the first optometry school where I interviewed.
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Family ties and a love of eyes: Why I chose optometry
I am often asked the question, “Why optometry?” by my friends and patients.
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Studying for my Canadian board examination
I’ve reached many academic milestones since I began my OD degree at NECO three and a half years ago. Every month I’ve spent at NECO has come with unique challenges and personal achievements. My most recent milestone was finally writing my Canadian Optometry Board Examination.
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A day in the life of a first year student
It’s so hard to believe that just 4 months ago, I was writing my first blog post on my patio at home in shorts and a t-shirt as a recent college graduate.
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Fourth year optometry students attend Alcon Academy for Eye Care Excellence Program
This fall, thirteen fourth year optometry students were selected to represent New England College of Optometry, NECO, while attending the Alcon Academy for Eye Care Excellence program in Fort Worth, Texas.