REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: https://forms.gle/W95iErMLBM7ZH2kS8 Join us Thursday August 27th evening at 8pm for a New Grad Zoom Chat with FOUR guest panelists that will share their experiences as recent grads in Canada! Guest Panelists:Dr Wes McCann, OD – London ON, practice owner, NOVA gradDr Kimberly Chan, OD – Toronto, ON, private practice, NECO gradDr Ben Wild, …
How to Prepare for Clinical Externships
This article is for any optometry student starting their clinical rotations. Trust me I’ve been there – palms sweaty, knees weak, arms heavy. As a newly minted graduate, I complied a guide on how to prepare for your externship as a student doctor. Review these common conditions you will encounter in the clinic and make …
Getting Started in Canada
So you have graduated! What is next? Check out our How-to Guide by province:
Encore: Open Your Eyes (Movie)
Encore Presentation: May 26th, 2020 at 8pm ET Registration: FREE – https://oye.odwire.org/ Open Your Eyes shines a light on the important role of the Optometrist as an integral part of healthcare. The documentary highlights the importance of Optometric testing of the eye in thwarting the rise of 300 systemic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, myopia …
Join our Facebook Discussion Board!
Welcome to the inaugural launch of a NewODs community in Canada! We are looking forward to meeting each of you from coast to coast. Follow us as we launch more projects, events and socials in the weeks to come. Don’t know where to start? Join the discussion in our Facebook Community
May 14 IG Live Event
IG Live with Dr. Harbir Sian: Social Media Branding for New ODs May 14, Thursday from 19:00-20:00 ET, on Instagram: @canadianODs We are excited to announce a special IG Live program with Dr Harbir Sian on how to brand yourself on social media during quarantine! Dr Harbir Sian is an optometrist and owner of High …
TPA: 5 Key Differences- CAN vs USA
For the most part, the vast majority of pharmaceuticals available in USA are also distributed in Canada. However, Canada is a notably smaller market and there are some drugs you won’t find above the border. Here are 5 key differences between Canada and US: 1. Zirgan (ganciclovir ophthalmic gel) 0.15% for HSK Bausch and Lomb …