All professional development Articles
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82Staff ManagementWhat Your Techs May Not Be Telling You About What They Want at Work
Optometry workplace productivity tips By Kyrstin Marx BS, Joelle Kaufman BS and Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS Oct. 9, 2024 Creating a positive...
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963Professional DevelopmentThe Most Effective Way to Maximize Learning from Business Books in Your Optometry Practice
Professional development through book reviews.
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364Co-ManagementThe Groundbreaking Collaboration Between ODs & OMDs that Could Transform Myopia Management
OD & OMD collaboration for myopia management.
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2.1KPractice TransitionsThe Partner Connecting ODs to New Networking & Career Development Opportunities
A chance to maximize relationships with other ODs.
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3.5KPractice ManagementDo You Have the “Grit” to Grow a $1 Million Practice?
Developing the perseverance to achieve significant success.
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3.3KInsights From Our Editors9 Personal Habits to Acquire to Help Both Yourself & Your Practice
By Mark Wright, OD, FCOVD, and Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD Nov. 17, 2021 Michael Gerber says in his E-Myth practice management book...
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2.1KNews Briefs ArchiveThe AOA’s New Way of Defining “Doctor of Optometry”
A change in how the profession of optometry is defined.
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9.3KPractice ManagementThe 1 Key to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Practice
Building a $ million+ practice, including the key philosophy to keep in mind.
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5.7KPractice ManagementDiversity, Equity & Inclusion: The Industry Partner Helping My Practice Do Much Better
Promoting diversity, equity & inclusion in optometry--and in your own practice.
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3.0KProfessional DevelopmentThe Best Employer for Me: 3 ODs Share How they Found their Ideal Workplace
ODs explain how they found the employer they had been looking for.
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2.3KNews Briefs ArchiveNew Webinar Series: OD Productivity Masterclass
Guidance for ODs on boosting productivity--and profitability.
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4.3KInsights From Our EditorsThe Leadership Development Lessons Most Relevant to ODs
By Mark Wright, OD, FCOVD, and Carole Burns, OD, FCOVD Jan. 22, 2020 Leadership development has long been a hot topic in...
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4.6KProfessional Development3 Questions to Ask More Experienced ODs
Tips for gleaning insights from more seasoned ODs.
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3.6KThe Optometric MinuteThe Many Career Pathways Open to Today’s ODs
The array of choices open to today's ODs.
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4.0KThe Optometric MinuteHow & Why One Doctor Became an OD in Her 40s
June 26, 2019 Launching a career in optometry later in life has advantages, including professional experience that can aid practice management. Kathy...
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4.9KThe Optometric MinuteHealthcare MBA: Why You Might Want One
June 19, 2019 When Katie Greiner, OD, approached the leaders of her MD/OD practice about developing new eyecare services, she found them...
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3.5KPractice ManagementDevelop Your Clinical Skills–and Build Your Value–with Optometric Peer Groups
By Suzanne LaKamp, OD, FAAO Oct. 11, 2017 A busy OD has limited time, so when deciding on industry groups to participate...
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3.9KPractice ManagementPractice Leadership: How to Maintain Control in Unexpected Circumstances
What to do when your day throws you a curve ball.
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5.4KIssues in OptometryMedical Missions: Make a Difference and Enhance Your Skills
Medical missions do good, and keep you inspired as a doctor.
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7.9KPractice Management4 Steps to Increase On-the-Job Learning
How to make every day with patients a learning experience.
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4.3KThe Optometric MinutePractice Full-Scale Optometry in Rural Communities
August 9, 2017 Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO, and Ryan Powell, OD, discuss the under-served needs of rural communities. They recommend that OD...
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Staff Management
Can Personality Assessments Help You Better Serve Patients?
Your employees have distinct personalities. Learn how best to work with them.
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4.0KIssues in OptometryInter-Professional Care Training Begins When Optometry School Begins
Learn how to build ties to other health-care practitioners.
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3.3KInsights From Our EditorsCareer Coaching: Are You “So Successful You’re Miserable”?
Be a profitable--and happy--OD.
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6.4KIssues in OptometryIs Independent Optometry Still Desirable?
Is practicing independent optometry still a good choice?
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6.1KPractice ManagementBe a Better OD Through Yoga and Exercise
How yoga can improve your doctoring and business management.
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5.8KIssues in OptometryCareer Choices: Are You Asking Yourself The Most Relevant Question?
The most important factors to consider in your career.
