The report was commissioned in 2018 by CAOS and released at Optometry Leader’s Forum in 2019. For information regarding these results, you can download the full report here.
Synopsis:
Ever wonder how much a recent grad makes in Canada? What are some financial burdens on newly minted ODs? Here are some highlights:
- 66% of new grads work in 2 or more practices
- The average Waterloo graduate debt was $84 580 CAD, but $182 730 CAD for US-trained graduates
- The average monthly gross income per month varied by region, from $7000 a month to $20,000 a month!