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Networking Tips for Young ODs
New in Practice
February 26
8 min read
For a recent graduate, networking can be a tremendous asset to your budding optometry career. Benefits of networking with optometrists and other professionals in the industry include:
● Learning about new career opportunities or growing in your current one
● Connecting with established practice owners (if you are looking to open your own practice or purchase one)
● Buildin (...)
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Find Your Niche as a Young OD
New in Practice
March 12
8 min read
The field of optometry offers a wide range of opportunities for the young optometrist. If you are in optometry school or a recent graduate, all these options can feel overwhelming. But if you take the time to find a unique niche, your efforts can really pay off! Developing a specialty sets you apart from neighboring practices, especially if you are in an area saturated with other optometrists.
How to Find Your Optometry Niche
There are severa (...)
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Future Proof Your Practice: Recruiting Millennial ODs
Practice Management
August 24
8 min read
Millennials are defined as anyone born between the years 1981 to 1996. There are a lot of misconceptions about millennials, but one thing is clear—millennials make up about 50% of your patient base. Having a young OD in your practice can be a huge asset and helps you attract more patients.
Some people think of millennials as entitled, lazy, impatient, and too dependent on technology. In reality, many of us are willing to work hard for some (...)
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