Thursday, March 4, 4-7 pm
UCLA Career Center, Third Floor, Conference Room
The U.S. News & World Report identified “optometrist” one of the 50 best careers of 2010″ (By U.S. News Staff, posted December 28, 2009) noting that “The American population is quickly becoming more elderly. So demand for visual aids is expected to grow considerably. But eye-care technology is improving as well, allowing each optometrist to care for more patients.”
Register today for this special three hour conference, designed specifically for currently registered UCLA students. Learn more about the required academic preparation, specialties, typical work day, and salaries. Panelists will include a variety of professionals, including optometry school admissions directors and practicing optometrists. Participate in a Q&A session following the presentation, as well as informal break-out networking groups.
Speakers will include (subject to change):
Schools
UC Berkeley, School of Optometry, Heather Iwata, Assistant Director
Southern California College of Optometry, Jane Ann Munroe, O.D., Director of Admissions
State University of New York, College of Optometry, Ed Johnston, V.P. for Student Affairs and Director of Admissions
Professionals
Inna Gergel, Lead Academic Counselor
Barry A. Weissman, O.D., Ph.D., FAAO (Dip CL)
Simon S. Cheng, O.D., Blackstone Optometry
Jerry Paugh, OD., Ph.D., Professor and Associate Dean of Research, Southern California College of Optometry
Corey A. Hodes, O.D., Hodes Vision Optometry
Win the raffle for one OAT course scholarship from Kaplan! You must be present to win.
Register today at career.ucla.edu/Jumpstart
*Job Search Jumpstart is a fee-based program only open to currently registered UCLA students. The $20 fee will be charged to your BAR account upon registration. We are located in the Strathmore Building near parking structure eight. Questions? 310.206.1921 or marketing@career.ucla.edu.
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