miprofession
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Learning and Growing in Regional Practice
Dr. Hayden Merrett | 01 February 2018Most teenagers have little idea of what they want to do with their lives. I was one of the lucky few who knew, from a young age, the career path I wanted to take. Being accepted into the Doctor of Optometry Program at The University of Melbourne... Read More
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Pursuing a Career in Research
Khyber Alam | 29 November 2017Within a few months of graduating from Deakin University, Khyber Alam found himself managing an OPSM practice in Hobart, Tasmania. Now he’s back at Deakin University, pursuing his passion for research. My first year out from university was a year of... Read More
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Building Your Brand as an Optometrist
Dr. Ayesha Kathriachchige | 27 October 2017Building your personal brand – or reputation – as an optometrist doesn’t come easily, but it’s important. How your patients remember you when they leave your consulting room will dictate whether they come back. The word... Read More
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Earning Trust as an Early Career Optom
Rebecca Pyne | 03 October 2017Earning the trust of patients and other healthcare professionals is a challenge for any young optometrist, yet it is integral to facilitating excellent patient care. Dispensing spectacles (and paying bills) is an integral facet of optometry but it’s not ... Read More
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Preparing to Guide the Future
Roxanne Medhora | 29 August 2017Sitting on the Optometry Board as a junior has given me a sense of satisfaction and personal achievement beyond everyday work. One day we will be the leaders of the organisation. I will be ready to shape our future. As a young graduate I was excited to... Read More
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From Cadet to Practice Owner
Doug Grimson | 28 July 2017We bring you our first miprofession column, which each month will cover insights from young and upcoming optometrists. I’ve seen other optometrists make the move to regional Australia look easy. But when I moved to the south coast of New South Wales in... Read More
