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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The Government’s guidance for students traveling home at the end of term has been welcomed with a “sense of relief” by some optometry students, though questions over the practicalities remain
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Pre-reg optometrist Luke McRoy-Jones tells OT about getting back up to speed after months out of the testing room
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Cheshire and Merseyside, and Lancashire and South Cumbria will be early adopters of the programme, with NHS England and NHS Improvement highlighting opportunities for optometrists
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Luke McRoy-Jones, pre-reg optometrist and recent graduate from the University of Plymouth, on making the most of the university experience
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OT clinical editor, AOP head of education, undergraduate teacher at Aston University: Dr Ian Beasley explains how ‘itchy feet’ have kept his career varied
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OT speaks to AOP student representatives, Oliver Rose and Hina Patel, about the adapted university experience and the effect of local restrictions on student life
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Khambreal Garland, third-year student at the University of the West of England Bristol, on the benefits of keeping up with recommended reading and consolidating learning with peers
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Director of CV Writers, Neville Rose, advises on how to get the best out of your LinkedIn profile
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University of Plymouth lecturer, Dr Gunnar Schmidtman, talks with OT about a concise guide for optical students and clinicians
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Second-year optometry student at Cardiff University, Millie Trotter, reflects on the challenges of first-year and the benefits of virtual lectures