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What would be the optimal path to become an Optometrist?
I am thinking about becoming an Optometrist, or O.D., and while I have researched it a fair bunch, I do not know all the skills I would need, where to go, and how to do it overall

Why did you choose to go to optometry school?
I am currently a pre-optometry student, and was wondering what motivated optometrists to choose the field!

How did you come to terms with/and find yourself WANTING to be in the medical field, despite the expectations of immigrant parents?
If you're a first-gen and you have immigrant parents who wanted you to become a doctor, how did you come to terms with/and find yourself wanting to be in the medical field, rather than just going into it because your parents told you?

What is a typical day as a clinical research coordinator at a university?
What is a typical day as a clinical research coordinator at a university? Do you love your job? Why?

Healthcare jobs with work life balance?
What are some healthcare jobs with good personal and work life balance?

How should I ask for a shadowing opportunity?
So far, I've been making calls to a few optometry centers to ask for a shadowing opportunity. One of the receptionists told me to show up in person. I gave him my resume without directly speaking to their optometrist, who doesn't work on that day. Would it be better to speak with their...

What do I need to do to become an optometrist?
I am a rising sophomore biology major in college and I am great with memorization. However, I struggled with time management and understanding key concepts.

Should I spend the whole summer job shadowing for an optometrist center?
I was wondering if it's possible to shadow a doctor twice a week for the whole summer. Do most job shadowing only last for a week? How long can I shadow a doctor for?

A Question for Optometrists
What type of minor surgeries do optometrist do in some states. #medical #health #healthcare #pre-med