Tag: diversity
Dr. Ruth Shoge Featured in Latinos en Optometry on Diverse Recruitment
In its August "Cultural Responsiveness" blog, Latinos en Optometry welcomed Ruth Shoge, OD, MPH, FAAO, Chief Diversity Officer and Associate Clinical Professor at UC...
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....
A Forward Look with Black Eyecare Perspective
By Essence Johnson, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, Executive Director, Black Eyecare Perspective
Black Eyecare Perspective (BEP) remains steadfast in its dedication to the 13% Promise,...
Understanding Social Determinants of Health Can Lead to Culturally Safe Care
"It's easy to think that anyone can just walk into an eye clinic and access the eye care. But that's not always the case,"...
“Eyeing the Future” – Program Seeks to Fuel Student Interest in...
Latinos en Optometry has partnered with Transitions Optical to launch ”Eying the Future,” a free in-school educational program specifically designed to inspire middle and high school...
Transitions Optical Announces Winners of its Diversity in Optical Educational Grants
Transitions Optical, in partnership with its Diversity Advisory Board, has named the recipients for its inaugural Diversity in Optical educational grant program, which aims...
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...
Excellence With Kindness: New Berkeley Dean Readies Plans
Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS, FBCLA, a proud alum of Berkeley optometry, chats with Sharon A. Bentley, BScOptom, MOptom, PhD, MPH, FAAO, FACO, who...
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...
Ebony Eagles: A Study Group to Help Black Doctors Soar
For the past 16 years, twice each year, the Ebony Eagles travel to the office of one of its members for a few days...
