FYI: Pacific University College of Optometry InSight Program

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Just wanted to let everyone know about an upcoming program at Pacific. For more information, check out the link below!

Thanks!

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Pacific University (Oregon) College of Optometry invites applicants to attend InSight 2010 residence experience, slated for July 7-9

College students with healthcare interest encouraged to apply for free offering

(FOREST GROVE, Ore.) Pacific University’s College of Optometry invites college students with an interest in the health professions to apply for admittance to its InSight 2010 residence experience, scheduled for July 7-9 on the Forest Grove campus.

The three-day program is designed to introduce the optometry profession to ethnic groups underrepresented in the practice. Attendees will receive a comprehensive view of the field to see if it is something they wish to pursue as a career.

Program activities include presentations by nationally recognized optometrists, cross-professional case studies, social events, and more. The primary objective of Insight 2010 is to introduce underrepresented pre-health students to the optometric profession and provide the tools, skills and knowledge needed to become a competitive applicant to graduate health programs.

“This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students who are considering a career in healthcare practice,” College of Optometry dean Jennifer Smythe said. “We are proud to offer a comprehensive look at this dynamic and critical health profession at no cost to attendees, other than their own transportation.”

Admitted students will receive participation materials and on-campus room and board free of charge. Complimentary ground transportation from Portland International Airport (PDX) to the campus and back will be provided.
“Optometrists are healthcare providers who do much more than prescribe materials for improved vision,” Smythe said. “They diagnose and manage eye disease, perform minor surgical procedures, and are often the care provider that discovers a patient’s health issue first.”

Those wishing to attend the program must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in fall 2010, have a demonstrated interest in the health professions, have a cumulative grade point average above 2.75, and identify as part of a minority group that is underrepresented in the optometry profession.

Application requirements and materials may be obtained at www.pacificu.edu/optometry.

 

[EyeSayWhat]

is there a specific list of minority groups underrepresented in optometry that we can refer to?

 

[lkg2837]

is there a specific list of minority groups underrepresented in optometry that we can refer to?

Haha, exactly what I was wondering. I've always hated that qualification, "underrepresented ethnic minority," but then they never define it!

Edit: just followed the link and browsed their info a bit, and here is what Pacific says (regarding underrepresented groups in optometry specifically?): "Identify as part of an underrepresented minority group (Latino/a, African American, Native American, Pacific Islanders, etc)"

 

[EyeSayWhat]

Is there a specific type of person this program is geared to? As someone who knows I want to do optometry, is this program still beneficial? Or just for introducing it to those who may be interested? Thanks.