This episode has been adapted from the article “The Resume Writing Guide for Optometrists,” by Dr. Cory Hakanen. Every new grad needs a resume. What needs to be included in yours as a new grad optometrist?

This episode has been adapted from the article “Guide to Optometry Practice Partnership,” by Dr. Alex Jackson. Are you a new grad optometrist considering taking your career in the direction of practice partnership? Here's what you need to know, and how to prepare for this big step.

This episode has been adapted from the article “Vasovagal Syncope Triggers and Management In the Optometric Practice,” by Dr. Michael Hay. No matter how rare something is, you need to be prepared for it, and that includes vasovagal syncope.

This episode has been adapted from the article “Comparing Compensation Structures in a New Grad’s Contract,” by Dr. Patricia Fulmer. There are many important decisions to make when you enter the workforce as a new grad OD, but one area that graduates need to make sure they understand before starting negotiations concerns the different structures of compensation that one may encounter in a contract.

This article has been adapted from Dr. Matt Geller’s “Setting Fees at Your Optometry Practice” piece, which can be read online on CovalentCareers.com. The online article also includes a downloadable spreadsheet for determining optometry fees.

This article has been adapted from Kevin Cornwell’s “The New Grad’s Guide to OD/MD Practice.” As recent optometry graduates scan the horizon for their next professional move, there’s a good chance an opportunity to practice within an ophthalmology OD/MD group setting will arise.

This article has been adapted from Kevin Cornwell’s “My Patient Has Optic Nerve Pallor: What Do I Do?” which can be read online, with references and examples, at newgradoptometry.com. Atrophy to the optic nerve occurs when there is degeneration to the axons of the nerve. This results in recession and loss of the micro-capillary networks that supply the optic nerve.

This article has been adapted from Joanna Carter’s “Visual Symptoms and Optometric Treatments for Traumatic Brain Injury.” Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious concern for patients of all ages. Fortunately, most patients recover completely within the first few weeks of a mild head injury. However, 10-15% have lingering symptoms which can prevent them from returning to school and work.

This article is adapted from Joel Kestenbaum’s “When To Hire An Associate Optometrist For Your Private Practice." If you are a solo practitioner in private practice, making a decision on when to hire an associate optometrist for your practice can be difficult and arduous.

This episode has been adapted from Dr. Courtney Dryer’s “4 Reasons Doctors Should Be Involved In Their Opticals.” Prescribing lens technologies, assessment of insurance reimbursements, inventory management, and lab and product selection are vital to the health and success of your practice.