Remember the first time you were called “Doctor”? This Sandbox Story kicks off with the pure joy of a new grad being called “Doctor” for the first time, and then wanders through a variety of topics that help highlight the rigor of today’s Optometric education, as well as the preparation that new graduates make as they begin their careers as a Doctor of Optometry. From student debt insights, to the power of a pre-career mentor, everyone will gain incredible insights. The guests are 2021 graduates of the Illinois College of Optometry - Dr. Kim Fazio, and Dr. Chelsea Goodman.

The Stories within the Story:

2:00 The Student Leadership Story

3:45 The Becoming a Professional Story

5:23 The Patient Care Story

6:21 The Understanding Story

7:59 The Misunderstanding Story

9:52 The Student Debt Story

12:08 The Early Career Options Story

14:53 The Low Vision Story

18:09 The Pre-Career Story

18:50 The Mentor Story

20:23 The Clinical Education Story

21:43 The Research Story

23:12 The State Laws Story

24:18 The COVID Education Story

26:44 The $275,000 Debt Story

28:00 The Work Opportunity Story

29:42 The Honesty Story

Runtime: 32 min