Tag: african american
VSP Vision Announces Dr. Marvin Poston Leadership Award Recipients
VSP Vision™ recognized five optometry students as recipients of the 2025 Dr. Marvin R. Poston Leadership Award at the National Optometric Association (NOA) Convention that took place July 17-20....
PCO Welcomes New Dean, Dr. Josephine Ibironke
Josephine O. Ibironke, OD, MPH, FAAO, has been appointed dean of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO), following a national search, effective September 15,...
Making an Impact Through Collaboration
Susan Primo, OD, MPH, FAAO, says it’s a true passion for her work and the power of collaboration that’s kept her committed to working...
Building a Legacy: Honoring the First Black OD Graduates
Decades ago, the first Black graduates of optometry schools faced immense challenges, from segregation to limited professional opportunities, yet they forged ahead to establish...
Event to Pack in Information for 50 Indianapolis STEM Students
Fifty Indianapolis, Indiana, high school students interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) will be introduced to optometry as a career...
VSP Vision Awards Six Scholarships at 2024 National Optometric Association Convention
VSP Vision™ recognized six female optometry students during the annual National Optometric Student Association Scholarship Ceremony. Part of the four-day National Optometric Association (NOA) Convention, the celebration honored...
NOA Honors Seven Black Students at 2024 HBCU Visioning the Future...
On Thursday, June 20, seven Black students studying or planning to pursue optometry were honored during the National Optometric Association HBCU Mentorship Program ‘Visioning...
Test Anxiety Is a Thing: Two Doctors Bring Support to the...
Even the best students can struggle with taking tests. When it comes to the high-stakes and costly optometry boards, the stress is extra. Camille...
Keep Your Own Cup Full– Avoiding Burnout
Before even completing her first year in practice, Nishan Pressley, OD, who also goes by Dr. Nish, felt the burnout. She always had a...
