With practical experience often hard to secure over the past year, OT  has heard tips for crafting a stand-out application and maximising work experience placements

Recent graduate from Glasgow Caledonian University, Ehsan Khan, on his journey from a work experience placement to studying optometry

Pre-registration optometrist at Julian Davies Opticians, Peter Grant, on in-person assessments, virtual hospital experiences and looking ahead to the OSCEs

Dr Nery Garcia-Porta on supportive colleagues at ARU, the impact of lockdown, and relaxing with her cat

Pre-registration optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Emily Mather, on finding a supportive community in her first four months

Dr Christine Astin, hospital optometrist, educator and Lifetime Fellow of IACLE, on her international career and the joy of being professionally recognised

The General Optical Council agreed to extend the changes for the 2021/22 and 2022/23 academic years

The product manual is supported by an online version, with year book tables presented in a searchable format

Pre-reg optometrist Luke McRoy-Jones on progressing through his pre-reg during lockdown and building a patient base in practice

The pandemic is still having a complex impact on people’s wellbeing, with students among those particularly affected. This Mental Health Awareness Week, OT  takes a look at tips for student mental health