Career development
Insight into the career options that are available within optics from those who have been there and done it
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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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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
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Pre-reg optometrist, Peter Grant, shares insight into selecting your pre-reg and how his supervisors have supported him through his journey
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Seven months on from the last report on the impact of the pandemic on student and pre-reg optometrists, OT considers how the situation has changed, and what challenges remain
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Pre-registration optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Emily Mather, discusses seeing an increasing volume of patients and growing her clinical confidence
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Pre-reg optometrist and AOP Councillor, Luke McRoy-Jones, on being signed off for Stage 1, preparing for Stage 2 and looking ahead to the OSCEs
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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
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The modified requirements apply immediately and relate to all registered dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians who are training on the Scheme