Is Ophtho falling from grace?
- Almost half of the work comprehensive ophthos do in clinic could be handled fine by an optometrist + optometrists gaining surgical rights in some states
- Low flexibility since most hospitals do not hire ophthos and would rather contract with PP groups (he said this was because they don't generate ancillary income from consults, labs, imaging...etc) + PP groups offering low salaries due to no competition with hospitals
- Start up costs are prohibitively high (100,000+ for equipment) and...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - September 20, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Doc mu Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Oral Board Study Partner - October 2022
Looking for a study partner taking oral boards to zoom with and run through cases starting in august. Please let me know if interested (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 18, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: pats23 Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Switching from optom school to med school
I'm a first-year OD student and am considering switching to med school with the interest of several specialties (of course ophth is included).
About me:
I'm 33 years old. My undergrad GPA is considerably low (3.16) but I finished my bsc (bio/chem) with a streak of 20 "A's" and several 4.0 semesters. I've continued that trend and am sitting at a 4.0 in optometry school. I scored in the 91st percentile for the OAT and believe I can achieve around a 515 for the MCAT as well. I have a...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - September 17, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Oculopathy Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums
Oat advice
I am interested to know how my OAT score stacks up against others out there and if I have a chance at optometry schools even with a low overall GPA.
QR: 380
RC: 270
BIO:350
GC: 340
OC: 360
PHYS: 400
TS: 380
AA: 350
A bit of background about me: I Graduated in engineering, so that might explain the HIGH physics/QR mark
So I am in a situation where I no longer want to do Engineering as a career and would like to pursue Optometry instead, However my GPA from engineering is extremely low
(2.5...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - September 17, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: johnss Tags: Optometry Admission Test (OAT) Source Type: forums
Question about Contact Lenses
Hello,
I have been wearing Acuvue moist with astigmatism daily contacts for the past 2 years now and have had no issues. About 1 month ago I got a new contact lens exam and asked the optometrist for a new brand of contact lens where I can change it once every 2 weeks or so. She prescribed me Avaira vitality toric and after wearing them for a few weeks now my forehead feels a bit tired. I noticed that the contacts are significantly thicker and that maybe the cause of my discomfort. I...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - September 17, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: LFA20 Tags: Optometry Source Type: forums
Medical Retina Fellowships 2022
Which are the top medical retina fellowship programs?
What are key considerations? I know believe some require medical retina fellows to take retina call along with the surgical fellows, while others do not.
Any insight into which allow you to continue to operate during fellowship? I've heard some actually allow you to do cataract surgery, which is huge plus for me as I think about maintaining my surgical skills. I would like to have a "comprehensive-plus" practice in the...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - September 14, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: TBear13 Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Do you need to attend a top residency to match retina fellowship?
Hi all,
I am a medical student planning on applying to ophthalmology in August 2023. The thing is, I realized I was interested in it late and am in all likelihood going to be applying with a low tier application (unimpressive clinical grades, low amount of research). The only saving grace I have is that I attend a top 10 medical school who says they haven't failed to match anyone into ophtho in the last 10 years. I'm going to try and get as much research as I can, but given the time it...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - September 14, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Anakinmemer Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
Cornea Fellowship Thread 2023-2024 (applying 2022)
For discussion/sharing interview invite dates (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 11, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: uncalcoco Tags: Ophthalmology: Eye Physicians & Surgeons Source Type: forums
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Source: The Student Room - September 9, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: 04MR17 Tags: Medicine Source Type: forums
Late switch letter of recommendation question
MS4 applying anesthesia. I was a late switch (a couple months ago), and the issue is, my application screams ophtho, like dozens of ophtho pubs and leadership. An anesthesia advisor recommended I include a letter from an ophtho mentor to leave no doubt that I am not dual applying. I got to have a glance at the ophtho letter before he submitted, and it is strong but kind of just a regurgitation of my CV and not that personal. I don’t think it serves much purpose other than to reduce the...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - September 5, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: brophtho Tags: Anesthesiology Source Type: forums
class of 2027
Good luck to everyone applying this cycle!
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Source: Student Doctor Network - September 3, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: turtle20005 Tags: Pre-Optometry Source Type: forums
Ocularists
Opinion on ocularists?
I’m a current opto student with a side passion for art that recently learned about ocularists. Upon further research, I found out it’s a fairly niche group since meticulous art skills are needed + a 5-year apprenticeship (10k hour). In Houston, there’s only 3 and the one I researched is a multi-millionaire/making way more than the average optometrist.
Are ocularists battling with tech advancement? Is there any hidden industry secrets that plague this career. I...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - September 3, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: preoptstudent3 Tags: Optometry Source Type: forums
Trying to appeal for my academic dismissal, help!
I did fine first two semester and the summer semester was a mess. Lots of things going on with me. There are racism people around my neighborhood giving me hard times, I developed this fear that I have to checkdoor locks every midnight. family got covid but I couldn't help, Got an F over all the A and Bs I had in the previous semester and that gave me quite a bit depressions. Many other small things built up and I thought I was strong enough to cope with that. my GPA, along with my...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - September 2, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Go against the current Tags: Optometry Source Type: forums
OAT Breakdown (370 AA / 380 TS)
I took the OAT last weekend & I wanted to share how I prepared for the test! Reading other people’s breakdowns helped me a TON while I was studying 😊
I gave myself 3 months to study - I was working full time, and I graduated in 2021 so I hadn’t seen a lot of the material for a couple years. For anyone else writing it later than usual, it may seem like a lot to relearn at first but it comes back quick!
Study Resources
OATBooster (10/10)
This was pretty much the only resource I used. I spent...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 31, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: laurenkm Tags: Optometry Admission Test (OAT) Source Type: forums
Best time to submit application?
Hey everyone,
I started working on my application mid July, I already have all my transcripts and letter of recommendations in. I also finished my first draft of my personal statement and I answered all the supplementary questions. So I'd say I got through the application pretty quickly. When would you say is the best time for me to apply and submit my application? I was planning on spending all of August perfecting my write ups. I don't wanna rush it, but I also don't want to submit too...
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Source: Student Doctor Network - August 29, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: kooldude Tags: Pre-Optometry Source Type: forums
