Student Life Blogs

Summer has gone by so fast! I will be moving down to Memphis in three weeks, with orientation is in less than four weeks. I received my final acceptance from SCO, so it looks like they still want me there, and I'm still excited to go. I've been getting lots of important info in the past few weeks regarding registration, orientation, and events and it's all helping me to get excited. I knew there was a White Coat Ceremony at the end of September, but was pleasantly surprised to learn how... Read More

Well after a few weeks of being in primary care in the Eye Center, I am starting to get the swing of things. I am able to feel more confident in the exams and with my findings. It really is a great learning experience. I love getting feedback from my staff doctors. It is a good way to keep yourself in check and to grow as a clinician. Recently we had a seminar on Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) contact lenses. RGPs are usually not the standard contact lens that we think of. Only about 9% of the... Read More