Coronavirus
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OT heard from a number of students about the work experiences they have secured despite the pressures of the pandemic, as well as their views on the future
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One year after the first report investigating the impact of the pandemic on optometry students and pre-regs, OT looks back at how students have adapted to the challenges, and how employers are supporting the next generation of the profession
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Caroline Mansfield, pre-reg optometrist at Specsavers Haverfordwest, on finding support and encouragement during a busy year
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Holly Leitch, pre-registration optometrist at Urquhart Opticians in Kilmarnock, on finding her voice in her first few months
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Thaksha Sritharan, pre-registration optometrist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, reflects on securing a placement during the pandemic
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Yuan Gao is a pre-reg optometrist at Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. OT spoke to Gao about his university experience and how one lecturer helped him to succeed
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Yuan Gao, an international student from northern China, was unable to find a pre-reg placement by the time he graduated in 2020. Here he explains how he’s used the past year to his advantage
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Moorfields pre-reg, Emily Mather, on passing Stage 2 and looking ahead to her OSCE exams
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The University of Plymouth’s Dr Leanne Smewing, clinical lead for optometry, and recent graduate Kelly Swoish, discuss how the university Centre for Eyecare Excellence has adapted following the pandemic
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Fresh from his OSCE success, newly qualified optometrist, Luke McRoy-Jones, reflects on his journey and discusses his future ambitions