This continuing series features 4th year SCCO student, Daniel Brinchman, who is in his fourth rotation back home at MBKU’s University Eye Center. by Daniel Brinchman, 4th year SCCO student March 2014 Blog Entry Hello stranger, it’s been awhile. I know, I know; there’s some back-blogging I owe […]
The process of getting into optometry school is inherently anxiety producing. When combined with life’s other 24/7 stress and distractions, it’s no wonder that I get so many distress calls from applicants—especially about the OAT and the stress of objective test-taking. In the past, I would listen compassionately and […]
Last Saturday, 36 students from 3 different university pre-optometry clubs (UCI, UCSD, and CSUF) gathered at Marshall B. Ketchum University to learn about SCCO and its optometry program—especially its clinical facilities. Like any other campus visit designed for a pre-optometry club, they toured the campus, heard lectures about […]
In preparation for not only the interview but for your career in a profession where communication is key! Here are 5 books I recommend to facilitate better communication, which always begins with a better understanding of human nature—the common theme to all of these books. The Medical School […]
Mario Cruz didn’t always know he wanted to be an optometrist. Like many applicants, Mario had a passion for science and helping others, but wasn’t sure exactly which occupation in healthcare was right for him. Born in Mexico, his parents brought him to America, specifically Northern Nevada, in order to provide […]
“You don’t know what you don’t know.” Nobody knows for sure who said it— it is wisdom often overlooked. I’m remembering back about 34 years ago: despite all the reading I’d done to prepare myself to be a new mother, I was overwhelmed with taking care of a […]
Here’s a TERRIFIC series of articles written by Jade McLachlin, a pre-optometry student and founding officer for the Grant MacEwan Pre-Optometry Club, at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton Alberta, Canada. She goes into great detail in this article series: Part I: Courses and Registering to Take the OAT Part II: Studying […]
SCCO at Marshall B. Ketchum University is proud to announce a new program to assist pre-optometry students seeking shadowing experience. It’s been a long time in the making! Shadowing is key to both deciding if optometry is right for you and preparing to interview. Through this shadowing program […]
As you prepare to interview, having a vision for how you want to practice optometry is key. Most applicants limit their perspective of optometry by considering it solely in its traditional clinical context, meaning they think of their future solely in terms of delivering patient care. This is […]
Nearly 150 elementary school children received comprehensive vision exams at Children’s Vision Day at Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU), on Friday, October 11. Students from Jackson Elementary School in Santa Ana, ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade, and who failed the school-based vision screening, were transported to MBKU’s […]
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