“Her leadership and vision have left an indelible mark on the Illinois College of Optometry and on optometric A search for a new Academic Dean will commence in July 2026 with the intention of having a new Dean in

Both the IOA and the AOA have given me a good perspective of what optometry is like outside of academic When I think back to what we were able to practice when I graduated, it’s amazing to see how much we have How have you seen ICO and optometry grow since you arrived at ICO? The students have changed quite a bit. It's a career that I have never regretted for a minute.

But I think there's something to be said about all the options that optometrists have available to them Even today, I despise having all eyes on me. Serving in the Navy forced me out of my comfort zone. I normally wouldn't have applied for this position, but thanks to the military, I felt more confident to do with the support system that I have and the opportunities I was given. We have support from everywhere.

In six years, over 50,000 patients have been treated. to the useful low vision tools already provided, new devices, such as IrisVision and Vision Buddy, have President Mark Colip gave a State-of-the-College Address, highlighting the successes of 2020 as well

We have many LatinX and Hispanic employees especially in the IEI. Martha Boyd "Personally, we just have a small get together with our family since Mexican Independence We like to have all 'Mexican Antojitos' which is tacos, tostadas and booze of course, lol." Rosalia Valencia "We have big family gatherings and we make lots of food."

Throughout this article we’ll feature a few of our second-year students whose mentors or parents have There are so many questions incoming students have. optometry schools has not significantly increased over the decades, but several new optometry schools have We have long known that alumni play an elemental role in attracting new students. We committed to having every student begin their academic career at ICO with an alumni mentor.

As primary eye care providers, they are on the front line of detection, and it’s essential they have I didn’t graduate from this institution, but its mission and its people have shaped my career.

I have always wanted to find answers to the many questions I have. Luckily, our institution and ICO leadership have always supported my research. Faculty, residents, students – they all have opportunities to do research. The biggest change for me is what we have accomplished in research. We have passion, and we care!

I wanted to take this opportunity to share a few of the efforts and protocols we have in-place to work Everyone is required to have their temperature checked daily upon entry to our buildings. We have suspended all College business-related travel through December 31, 2020. No-touch door openers have been installed on many restroom doors. We have suspended use of our facilities by all off-campus groups.

Rosenbloom said interacting with young optometry students and helping to shape their future is what gave Rosenbloom as a token of the high esteem in which he is held by all who have benefitted by his inspired

I have worked in direct patient care for a long time. What message would you have for incoming students? The best advice I can give here is to have three types of people in your corner. Historically, we have always talked about the importance of a mentor. Whether it's Instagram or LinkedIn, you have a very strong presence.

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