Dr. Ryan Corte interviews fourth-year optometry student Josh Reese, who shares his journey into the field of optometry, his experiences with the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO), and the challenges faced by current students. Josh discusses his passion for vision therapy, the importance of creating educational content for pre-optometry students, and the need for transparency from the NBEO regarding exam processes. The conversation highlights the evolving landscape of optometry education and the importance of engaging future optometrists in the profession.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Optometry Journey
03:04 Navigating Blood and Guts in Optometry
05:04 Exploring the Optometry Field
07:37 Residency Aspirations and Specializations
09:18 Creating Educational Content for Future Optometrists
12:15 Challenges Faced by Current Optometry Students
20:24 Trust Issues with the NBEO
21:23 Navigating the NBEO Score Changes
24:15 Emotional Impact of NBEO Exam Changes
26:24 Calls for Transparency and Improvement with the NBEO
30:17 The Role of Optometry Schools with NBEO Results
35:58 Financial Burdens of NBEO Board Exams
39:23 Attracting Future Optometry Students
Takeaways
- Josh Reese shares his journey into optometry, emphasizing his initial aversion to blood and guts.
- He highlights the importance of gaining exposure in the field before committing to a career in optometry.
- Josh's passion lies in vision therapy and neuro rehabilitation, which he aims to pursue in residency.
- He started creating educational content for pre-optometry students out of a desire to help others navigate the process.
- The NBEO has faced challenges with transparency and communication regarding exam scores and formats.
- Josh discusses the impact of COVID-19 on optometry education and student anxiety.
- He emphasizes the need for more relevant and clinically applicable NBEO board exams.
- The conversation touches on the financial burden of NBEO board exams and the need for reform.
- Josh encourages more students to create content and share their experiences in optometry.
- The episode concludes with a call for optimism and engagement in the optometry profession.
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