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Practice Opportunities Symposium

Network with alumni, leaders in the field

Busy career fair with many attendees and booths

 

There is no better way for ICO students to network with optometric professionals than to attend the Practice Opportunities Symposium. They connect with Optometrists and industry representatives who give them glimpses into their possible future.

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Students will hear from industry professionals, visit exhibits, network . . . There are so many ways to learn what life will be like after graduation at the Practice Opportunities Symposium!

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Network in-person with industry pros.

Speaker addresses audience during a practice opportunity session

Learn about your future career.

What do students have to say? 

I truly believe the possibilities of what the people you meet can do for you (at the Practice Opportunities Symposium) are endless.

-Aaron Tai, OD '17
People interact at a career fair booth

28th Annual Practice Opportunities Symposium
Friday, April 11, 2025

AGENDA:

12:30 - 1:30 pm - Panelist and Moderator Luncheon

1:00 - 2:00 pm - Registration and Student Lunch 

2:00 - 4:00 pm - Educational Program

4:00 - 6:30pm - Networking Event

6:00 pm - Raffle

 

In the morning, a virtual educational component focusing on the various modes of practice available to ICO students upon graduation will be held. After, the in-person networking reception will take place from 2-5pm. Raffle begins at 4:30.

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Students will network in person, talk to optometric professionals about practice opportunities and advances in the field, including technology and the latest products.

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Discover the many ways you can practice as a Doctor of Optometry

Exhibitor hands out materials at a career fair
Diverse audience listening at a practice opportunities event
Audience listening to a panel of speakers
Students interacting at an information table
Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) logo, founded 1872
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