Meeting Minutes 3/28/2023

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.   

Meeting Minutes 3/07/2023

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! 

Meeting Minutes 2/28/2023

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.

Meeting Minutes 2/21/2023

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

Meeting Minutes 2/07/2023

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%