What if you had a support network ready to answer your questions, guide you through your first grad role, and remind you why you chose optometry in the first place? That's exactly what Young Optometrists Network provides!
In this episode, we are joined by Celine Zhang, Ann Tran, and Yeghia Gharibian from Young Optometrists (YO) Network, a volunteer-led organisation dedicated to supporting optometry students and early-career professionals to advance the profession.
Whether you're an optometry student, recent graduate, or even a few years into your career, this episode is full of relatable insights and will inspire you to lean into community, stay curious, and embrace opportunities to grow.
Key Topics with Timestamps:
2:36 - Meet the Young Optometrists Leadership team
7:00 - Why Young Optometrists exists
8:18 - Support initiative to students and younger optometrists: Educational, networking events, bootcamps and therapeutic study sessions
13:05 - The biggest challenges new optometry grads face
14:54 - Bridging the gap between university education and real-world practice
20:16 - Early career challenges of new optometrists
24:55 - Mental health first aid trained
29:22 - Corporate vs. Independent practice: benefits, challenges, & common misconceptions
31:17 - Choosing your first role strategically
35:27 - Supporting students and young optometrists with the power of community
39:31 - How YO differs from other industry bodies and its unique approach
42:50 - The future of YO and its vision to expand beyond NSW & ACT
43:48 - Advice for Early-Career Optometrists
Join us on the bigger, sharper, and more connected Optipro Roadshow ever!
Register for FREE here: https://optipro.com.au/2025-roadshow/
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