The American Optometric Student Association

Course Description:If you’ve been waiting for the course that will coach you to make the right practice decisions and avoid the pitfalls most new graduates experience, your wait is over. This course will teach you valuable tools to set yourself up for the very best career choices.

Whether you want to buy into a practice, become an independent contractor, or be employed when you graduate, this course will give you the steps to do it right with no regrets. We will cover the journey from A – Z — salary needs, practice assessment, managing debt, signing the right contract, and psychology tips to help you seal the deal.

Our panel will cover it all and candidly tell you what they wish they had known, what they know now, and what they would do differently for career success. Want to be sure you make the right decisions? “Take the Leap” and attend this course!

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Course Description: Optometry’s own Jeopardy-style quiz show is back! Contestants, students from all the schools and colleges of optometry, answer optometry-related questions while their fellow classmates energetically cheer them on. You won’t want to miss this fierce optometric competition, generously sponsored by Essilor. The stakes are high — in addition to bragging rights, the winner will take home $1,000 and a crystal trophy; second- and third-place winners receive $750 and $500, respectively. Everyone is invited — O.D.s, guests, and paraoptometrics. Attend the reception that immediately follows with great food, drinks, and warm camaraderie.

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Course Description: Get your game on! Are you ready for a fun, interactive, and different course? Here it is! You will be given a game card with instructions; your challenge is to collect answers to help you in your career. Discover the possibilities in the Exhibit Hall and make connections for your future, while getting top questions answered. There are at least 250 reasons why you should register. Completed game cards along with evaluations turned in will have a chance to win one of multiple AMEX gift cards valued at $250 or more. Winners will be announced Saturday, June 19, at 1:30pm. Must be present to win.
Disclaimer: Prizes and game rules subject to change.

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Course Description:If you’ve been waiting for the course that will coach you to make the right practice decisions and avoid the pitfalls most new graduates experience – your wait is over. This course will teach you valuable tools to set yourself up for the very best career choices.

Whether you want to buy into a practice, become an independent contractor, or be employed when you graduate, this course will give you the steps to do it right with no regrets. We will cover the journey from A – Z — salary needs, practice assessment, managing debt, signing the right contract, and psychology tips to help you seal the deal.

Our panel will cover it all and candidly tell you what they wish they had known, what they know now, and what they would do differently for career success. Want to be sure you make the right decisions? “Take the Leap” and attend this course!

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