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Melissa Atencio OD/MPH ’20
June 23, 2017
Melissa Atencio OD/MPH ’20 on the Vital Role of Optometrists

A current student shares insight into her degree program and looks to her future as an optometrist.

School of Optometry Student in Nicaragua
June 12, 2017
School of Optometry Students Provide Eye Care in Nicaragua

From Worcester, Massachusetts to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, optometry students are giving back in ways that benefit communities and empower them to grow as healthcare providers.

Dr. Mahesh Shivanna, Associate Professor in the School of Optometry at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), and Dr. Hemant Khanna from Umass Medical School.
June 09, 2017
Dr. Mahesh Shivanna, School of Optometry, Awarded Special Intramural Grant

The associate professor’s project focuses on evaluating changes in the whole retina of animal models of inherited human blindness disorders.

Kathleen Head, Director of the Center for International Studies at MCPHS.
June 07, 2017
How can we empower compassionate healthcare professionals?

Through international experiences, says Kathleen Head, Director of the Center for International Studies at MCPHS.

Associate Provost Caroline Zeind
June 05, 2017
Associate Provost Caroline Zeind, PharmD on How MCPHS is Meeting the Challenges of a Changing Healthcare Delivery System

From interprofessional education to empowering students to gain hands-on experience, Dr. Zeind explains how MCPHS is meeting the demands of an evolving healthcare field.

Ryan L. Maurer
June 01, 2017
Ryan L. Maurer, Doctor of Optometry ’18, Helps Patients See Clearly

Ryan L. Maurer OD ’18 is passionate about providing care that helps patients live their best lives. For the aspiring optometrist, that starts with helping patients see clearly.

Hason Khan, Public Health ’17 with school children in Pakistan.
May 23, 2017
Putting Ideas into Action with Hason Khan, Public Health ’17
How the field of public health is empowering one current student tackle the big issues.
Arianna Maida, Premed/PA ’20 volunteering in Morocco.
May 22, 2017
Arianna Maida, Premed/PA ’20, Puts Compassionate Patient Care into Action in Morocco

Experiencing the healthcare system in Morocco helps one current student gain important insight into public health and her future as a physician assistant.

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