9/5/2023

Location: Hamilton Hall 74

Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club

Duration: 1 Hour

Members heard from Britt Dahlstrom from RealEyes and were able to receive training to become a certified RealEyes presenter! RealEyes is a program that focuses on educating children (Pre-K/Grade 12) on the human eye and eye safety in the classroom.  

8/29/2023

Location: Hamilton Hall 74 

Meeting called by: Pre-Optometry Club

Duration: 1 Hour

Dr. Michael Early talked to us about the field of optometry and the Ohio State University College of Optometry. The discussion was centered around the importance of having interpersonal skills and establishing positive relationships with patients. This is especially important as technology advances and assists in the diagnostic aspects of the field. 

4/18/2023

Location: Zoom

Meeting Called By: Pre-Optometry Club

Duration: 1 Hour

This is the last meeting and to celebrate we are doing a Cow Eye Dissection!! 

4/11/2023

Location: Zoom

Meeting Called By: Pre-Optometry Club

Duration: 1 Hour

Playing an intense game of Kahoot and Trivia with club members.  

4/04/2023

Location: Zoom

Meeting Called By: Pre-Optometry Club

Duration: 1 Hour

Candace Johnson taught us the tips and tricks to getting through the OptomCAS application!

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3/28/2023

Location: Fry Hall 33

Meeting Called By: Pre-Optometry Club

Duration: 1 Hour

Today, we got to hear from current OSU optometry students! They got to talk about their classes, daily route, things to expect, etc.   

3/07/2023

Location: Fry Hall 33

Meeting Called By: Pre-Optometry Club

Duration: 1 Hour 

Lauren (the president) is doing a personal statement workshop! 

2/28/2023

Location: Fry Hall 33

Meeting Called By: Pre-Optometry Club

Duration: 1 Hour

Dr. Delgado-Nixon is going to be discussing structural competency and health disparities in optometry.

2/21/2023

Location: OSU College of Optometry Clinic

Meeting Called By: Pre-Optometry Club

Duration: 1 Hour 

The club got a tour of the optometry clinic! YAYYYYYY

2/07/2023

Location: Zoom

Meeting Called By: Pre-Optometry Club

Duration: 1 Hour 

University of the Incarnate World Rosenberg School of Optometry (UIWRSO) will be talking with the pre-optometry club! 

• Located in San Antonio, TX (7th largest city in the country)  
• Faith-based institution 
• Mission is focused on human dignity and social justice 
• They do 10 mission trips per year 
• Student to faculty ratio 6:1 
• Clinical Experience: 
  • 7 affiliated clinical sites that all students rotate through 
  • Clinic student to faculty ratio 4:1 
• Enrollment data: 
  • Average class size 68 students
  • 36% underrepresented minorities in Optometry 
  • 68% Texas Residents 
  • Rolling Admissions process
  • OAT AA: 320
  • OAT TS: 300
  • Overall GPA: 3.42
  • Math/Science: 3.28
  • Require 2 letters of Rec
    • 1 must be from an OD 
    • 1 must be someone who can speak for your academic potential and professional promise 
  • Board Pass Rates: “Not as great, but there are alot of factors to it” —> Direct quote
    • ~60%