How to Leverage a Residency and Specialty into Private Practice

What challenges and opportunities do young optometrists encounter as they navigate their early optometric careers? Dr. Stephanie Schumacher, OD, FAAO, recently joined CooperVision’s Dr. Steve Rosinksi, OD, in this recent ECP Viewpoints ℠ Podcast where she shares insight on how she leveraged her optometry school experience and cornea and contact lens residency to help launch her first full-time role at an OD/MD practice. Dr. Schumacher also offers tips on how to create a work-life balance when you’re first getting started in the profession.

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Key Points: How a residency can bolster confidence in clinical decisions and patient care. Why a professional community and network are vital for young optometrists. What key factors residents and new optometry school grads should consider when first launching their careers.