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.

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.

Register for the Event in Waterloo Register for the Event in BOSTON Register for the ZOOM Event

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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.

Waterloo Eye Institute Event Showcases Cutting-Edge CE and Trade Exhibit

Discover the highlights of the Waterloo Eye Institute event in Markham, ON, featuring 20 hours of COPE-accredited CE, lectures by Dr. Etty Bitton and Dr. Donald Hood, and a trade show showcasing cutting-edge eye care innovations.

Episode 03 – Mentorship for OD Students with Dr. Ritesh Patel

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

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 01 – Navigating Optometry Practice Settings

Future Focus podcast hosts, Drs. Alexa Hecht and Amir 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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