Tag: ruth shoge
Meet Your Academic Leaders: The U.S. Optometry Dean Directory
Behind every future optometrist is a team of educators and leaders shaping their journey. As we head into the 2026-2027 academic year, this "dean...
Seven New Members Join WO Professional Advisory Board
Women In Optometry welcomes seven new professional advisory board members to serve from 2026 to 2028.
The WO professional advisory board plays a critical role...
2025 Theia Awards of Excellence Winners Announced, Including a Lifetime Recognition
Women In Optometry (WO) will award nine women ODs with a Theia Award of Excellence on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. The ceremony will immediately...
WO Welcomes Six New Professional Advisory Board Members
Women In Optometry announces its six new board members for 2024-2026. The board consists of a group of 18 ODs, each serving a two-year...
Journey to Fellowship
By Camille Cohen, OD, FAAO
In 2019, my last act as director of communications for the National Optometric Association was to post on the group’s...
Addressing Issues of Diversity and Representation Inside Classroom and Exam Doors
Five ODs and one optometry student participated in a powerful roundtable discussion concerning the current social climate and how it impacts the profession of...
Dr. Ruth Shoge: Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter For Everyone
Ruth Y. Shoge, OD, MPH, is passionate about educating current and future optometrists about cultural competency and humility and the importance for this kind of education in the curriculum.
