Join NextGEN OD Canada for Future Focus Events March 26 | April 3.
The NextGEN OD Hybrid Event is back, offering Canadian optometry students across North America an incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with peers and industry experts. This year’s event features two exciting components and flexible options for participation, making it accessible to all future leaders in optometry.
On March 26, the event will take place simultaneously in two live presentation centers and simulcast on ZOOM :
Federation Hall @University of Waterloo School of Optometry:
This event offers engaging presentations, networking opportunities, and interactive sessions.
NECO & MCPHS Joint Boston Event:
Bringing together Canadian students from NECO and MCPHS School of Optometry, this unique gathering hosted on the NECO campus promises dynamic discussions, exciting collaborations, and a chance to forge new connections.
State University of New York (SUNY):
Click the the SUNY registration button below to participate in the SUNY Watch Party in LH1. Join renowned Alumna, Dr. Susan Resnick for the Welcome address. Dr. André Stanberry, another SUNY alumni, will be moderating the panel discussion live from Waterloo.
Can’t make it to either of these live events?
Future Focus will be simulcast live via Zoom on March 26 (6:50 PM EDT) and April 3, (7 PM Pacific Time) ensuring all optometry students can join in the experience from wherever they are. Register now for your ZOOM link.
For ZOOM Registration at any Schools other than the above, please use the button below:
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Episode 05 – From the Big City to Small-Town Success: Dr. Sandra Chiu’s Optometry Journey
Future Focus podcast hosts, Drs. Alexa Hecht and Amrit Bilkhu, set the foundation of the podcast series by outlining the different types of optometric practices in which students may ultimately find themselves – the pros and cons, challenges and opportunities.
Episode 04 – Navigating Residency with Dr. Jenny Lee
Future Focus podcast hosts, Drs. Alexa Hecht and Amrit Bilkhu, set the foundation of the podcast series by outlining the different types of optometric practices in which students may ultimately find themselves – the pros and cons, challenges and opportunities.
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Future Focus podcast hosts, Drs. Alexa Hecht and Amrit Bilkhu, set the foundation of the podcast series by outlining the different types of optometric practices in which students may ultimately find themselves – the pros and cons, challenges and opportunities.
Episode 02 – Landing the Right Optometry Job
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