Dr. Howard Purcell, president of the New England College of Optometry (NECO), joins the conversation to discuss the importance of evolving with the changing world of optometry and building up future leaders. Plus, Dr. Purcell shares his journey from aspiring drummer to optometrist, advice to students entering the field, modernizing accessible education, personal wellness habits, and more.
Timestamps
[00:02:26] Dr. Howard Purcell’s Background
[00:04:54] Career path from drummer to optometrist
[00:09:16] Finding your passion
[00:11:52] Keeping up with changes in optometry
[00:18:37] Developing future leaders
[00:22:25] Supporting student wellness
[00:25:32] Expect great things
[00:29:32] Learning from experiences at Johnson & Johnson and Essilor
[00:35:57] Importance of residency programs.
[00:39:39] Combining human and artificial intelligence
[00:47:28] Staying in physical shape
[00:52:00] Cheerios and funny quirks
[00:53:18] ‘This or That’ lightning round
[00:57:27] Making optometric education accessible
[01:05:45] Appreciation for Canada’s optometry community
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Mentioned in this episode:
- The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) - is an academic leadership organization committed to advancing optometric education and research to enhance the health and well-being of the public.
- Center for Academic and Professional Achievement
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