Career development

Pre-reg optometrist and AOP Council member, Ali Yasen, discusses his pre-reg placement

Optometrist Josie Evans reflects on her experiences of the pre-reg year now she is qualified

Optometrist and STEP mentor at Johnson & Johnson Vision, Meerat Gohlar, tells OT  how the STEP Mentor Programme is supporting students

Pre-reg optometrist, Bhargavi Zinzuwadia, discusses the importance of communication as she prepares for the final hurdle of the pre-reg year

As optometry graduate Nikki Sharma prepares to begin her pre-reg year at Boots Opticians, she shares her journey navigating applications and interviews that got her to this point

Pre-reg optometrist, Olympia Haralambous, shares insight into why she opted to complete her pre-reg in the hospital setting and how she secured a placement

Pre-reg optometrist, Josie Evans, on the calm before the OSCE as she reflects on a successful Stage 2 and prepares for the final exams

Pre-reg optometrist at Specsavers Daventry, Bhargavi Zinzuwadia, shares her experience of the pre-reg period to date as she prepares for the OSCEs

Pre-reg optometrist, Bhargavi Zinzuwadia, on what to expect during Stage 2

Students will gain practical experience through placements and an on-campus clinic