should demonstrate outstanding academic performance at the undergraduate level and academic promise for professional education, possess a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher, an OAT score of 370 or higher The award amounts vary based on the available funds in a given year. education, a professional demeanor, high ethical standards and integrity, and the ability to contribute Upon being invited to attend Interview Day, candidates should notify the Admissions Committee of their

Opportunities Commencement Homecoming There is no better way for ICO students to network with optometric professionals Students will hear from industry professionals, visit exhibits, network . . . Students will network in person, talk to optometric professionals about practice opportunities and advances

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Diagnostic methods used should be congruent with the disability and current professional practices within Informal or non-standardized evaluations should be described in enough detail that a professional colleague The credentials of the diagnosing professional. Information describing the certification, licensure, and/or the professional training of individuals

American Optometric Association defines Doctor of Optometry as the independent primary health care professional Optometry school is a professional health degree program, and there is no denying it will be a lot of they are interested in learning more about the interview process, we recommend visiting our interview day We recognize that students in a professional degree program want a life outside of the classroom and Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, and allows students to set up their life in a specific neighborhood

American Optometric Association defines Doctor of Optometry as the independent primary health care professional Optometry school is a professional health degree program, and there is no denying it will be a lot of they are interested in learning more about the interview process, we recommend visiting our interview day We recognize that students in a professional degree program want a life outside of the classroom and Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, and allows students to set up their life in a specific neighborhood

This degree option is a thesis-based, dual degree Master of Science in Clinical Vision Research (OD/MS

Taryn Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Taryn Majewski, OD Taryn Majewski, OD Clinical Assistant Professor FSLS Joseph McCray, OD Erik Mothersbaugh, OD, FAAO Catherine Niermann, OD, MS, FAAO Nathan Okano, OD Mary creating a supportive clinical learning environment where students can build strong clinical skills, professional enjoys working with optometry students as they develop their clinical reasoning, communication skills, professional Care, Associate Optometrist and Preceptor for Chicago College of Optometry Experience Awards & Honors Professional

Louise Home • In the Classroom • Faculty • Louise Sclafani, OD Louise Sclafani, OD Clinical Associate Professor FSLS Joseph McCray, OD Erik Mothersbaugh, OD, FAAO Catherine Niermann, OD, MS, FAAO Nathan Okano, OD Mary Sclafani, OD, FAAO , FSLS ’89 ICO, served as Associate Professor of Surgery and Director of Optometric She applies her experience of challenging hospital based care as Vice President of Professional Affairs Special Interests Education Experience Awards & Honors Professional Organizations Publications

Tom and Vasvi Babu, OD '93 Our Happiness A day in the life of Tom Babu, OD ’93, and Vasvi Babu, OD ’93 guides… things we would never have been able to implement had we been seeing patients for 8 hours a day It introduces students to a high-volume setting, but also serves the city of Chicago. Drs. “If you’re happy in what you’re doing, and your day to day is just fun, that’s success.” “Everything you do from that day forward is to help you achieve that endgame.” For Dr.

Day in the Life Student Blog Housing Clubs & Organizations Health & Safety Our students are not only student branch of VOSH, SVOSH‘s objective is to provide vision care to those who do not have access to professional Explore More: Professional American Academy of Optometry (ICO Chapter) – The Illinois College of Optometry's The presenters include a variety of nationally known speakers, optometrists, and other professionals. whose objective is to provide vision care to foreign and domestic people who do not have access to professional

“The patients are so varied there. Matsukado thanks ICO for teaching her time management, expectation setting, and clinical mastery.