Remember the first time you were called “Doctor”? This Sandbox Story kicks off with the pure joy of a new grad being called “Doctor” for the first time, and then wanders through a variety of topics that help highlight the rigor of today’s Optometric education, as well as the preparation that new graduates make as they begin their careers as a Doctor of Optometry. From student debt insights, to the power of a pre-career mentor, everyone will gain incredible insights. The guests are 2021 graduates of the Illinois College of Optometry - Dr. Kim Fazio, and Dr. Chelsea Goodman.
The Stories within the Story:
2:00 The Student Leadership Story
3:45 The Becoming a Professional Story
5:23 The Patient Care Story
6:21 The Understanding Story
7:59 The Misunderstanding Story
9:52 The Student Debt Story
12:08 The Early Career Options Story
14:53 The Low Vision Story
18:09 The Pre-Career Story
18:50 The Mentor Story
20:23 The Clinical Education Story
21:43 The Research Story
23:12 The State Laws Story
24:18 The COVID Education Story
26:44 The $275,000 Debt Story
28:00 The Work Opportunity Story
29:42 The Honesty Story
Runtime: 32 min
