I have a new cub reporter. Her name is Erin Major, Class of 2020. She’s going to be helping me with the Blog, especially in the area of student life. Erin hails from Colorado Springs, CO. She completed her undergrad degree at University of Colorado, Boulder. Southern California is […]
Here’s an article that will provide both entertainment and motivation! It is the latest offering from ASCO’s Blog. The article features current optometry students in every year of their four year programs. I always tell pre-optometry students that they are doing the hard part now, which is all the preparation […]
“Ties, Ties, Ties, and More,” the now annual event sponsored by our the MBKU Campus Store. It’s a giveaway of neckties, suits, and shirts, a.k.a mandatory attire for student doctors who are being trained to deliver patient care. Yes, we realize that neckties are not a customary item in the […]
Here’s an example of how MBKU’s optometry students are involved in community service even in their very first year… MBKU’s Southern California College of Optometry doctors administered 1,298 eye exams to those in need at the annual Care Harbor event in Los Angeles. Care Harbor LA, an annual […]
New to MBKU this year are Peer Advisors, upperclassmen who volunteer to serve by helping incoming students get a leg up on adjusting to life at MBKU before Orientation even begins. Through our campus intranet, Peer Advisors host a community blog to discuss a variety of subjects of interest to matriculating […]
Two students who have just finished up their first year and have taken the time to pause and reflect on the experience. Cynthia Palma completed her bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly Pomona and Michael Jitosho completed his at UC San Diego. Both have taken this time to write […]
The Southern California College of Optometry is one of the health care programs within Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU). MBKU’s Student Achievement Center has a mission: to provide services to help every MBKU student become a caring, inspired healthcare professional through academic and personal growth. In addition to basic […]
As the spouse of an OD student, you’ll find yourself in a practice examination chair on more than one occasion during the 4 years it takes you to get your SOD degree (Spouse of an OD). Although you may not be the one studying for tests or taking […]
Another terrific resource for SCCO students! Here’s the press release about the newly installed NBEO Mock Exam Room: In March 2014, in recognition and celebration of the 110th year anniversary of the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum University, graduates and friends of SCCO at […]
SCCO is dedicated to excellence in clinical education. As such, part of that excellence comes in empowering the clinician with skills that will help him or her be successful when it comes to wearing the two hats of being both a doctor and running a business. SCCO’s Private […]
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