Monthly Archives: March 2021
From School and Beyond: Thank You, Mentor
Nwamaka Ngoddy, OD, has a shout out to share during Women In Optometry's March Mentor series. She's sending a special thank you to one of her mentors, Essence Johnson, OD.
Dorothy Hitchmoth, OD, Honored as Health Care Leader
Project C.U.R.E. celebrated International Women's Day with an event held on Wednesday, March 10. The event honors extraordinary women leading change in health care...
Women In The News: March 2021
In honor of International Women's Day earlier this month, Women In Optometry recognizes the accomplishments of women ODs in the latest installment of its Women In The News segment.
Easing Her Way into Ownership
If you had asked Jaclyn Garlich, OD, FAAO, early in her career if she would become a practice owner, her response would have been ‘no.’
One Year Later: Majorities Say COVID-19 Has Had Pervasive Negative Effects
We hardly need a poll to tell us what we already knew: it’s been one tough year.
Celebrating International Women’s Day with Original Music Video from 2020 Theia Awards of Excellence...
By Breanne McGhee, OD—I think many people would agree that 2020 brought us all isolation, uncertainty, fear and depression. "Queen" was inspired by the incredible work, extraordinary talent and momentous achievements of women everywhere.
“Dark Adaptation Has Always Been My Standard of Care,” Says Pennsylvania OD
Drue Bahajak, OD, is a 2016 graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. In her years as a student, she was...
Make New Patients and Keep the Old
If you want something done well, do it yourself. These words rang true for Giannie Castellanos, OD, before she co-founded The Chiasm, an online platform that allows providers to refer patients, receive referrals and track patients’ progress through their referrals.
When Optometry Chooses You
When Erika Cox, OD, was still an undergraduate student, she had a plan: after her graduation from Xavier University of Louisiana, she would go to medical school and then return home to Memphis, Tennessee, to work at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
Following In Her Footsteps
Erika Cox, OD is one of many students who was inspired byBetty Harville, OD, from Southern College of Optometry.
