
Keepin' it O.D. - The Pre-Optometry Show
Podcast by Karin Girgis, OD Candidate 2025
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About Keepin' it O.D. - The Pre-Optometry Show
Become a Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/keepinitod/subscribe Keepin' it O.D. is a podcast dedicated to preparing Pre-Optometry students for their professional journey. Karin, the host, shares her personal experience and tips on how to land an interview and get accepted into your dream Optometry school. The podcast also features various admissions committee members and practicing Optometrists that share their insights and provide listeners with resources to enrich their pre-optometric experience and help them become successful Optometrists.
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In this episode, Juan Saavedra, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Student Affairs at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, discusses what makes NSU unique, the applicant and interview process, and how prospective students can become competitive applicants. Make sure to follow NSU Optometry on Instagram @nsuoptometry If you enjoyed this episode make sure to give it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Instagram @keepin.it.od --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepinitod/message

In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Majcher, Director of Residency Programs at the Northeastern University Oklahoma College of Optometry, shares the secrets to become competitive for their super competitive, 30 seat, Optometry program. She also shares the unique and expansive skills that are taught and can be performed in the state of Oklahoma as mandated by their board of Optometry. If you have any further questions, email clover@nsuok.edu [clover@nsuok.edu] or medearis@nsuok.edu [medearis@nsuok.edu] If you enjoyed this episode make sure to give it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Instagram @keepin.it.od --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepinitod/message

In this episode, Monica Scirrotto, Director of Admissions at the Pennsylvania/Salus College of Optometry, shares the 3 unique tracks offered to Optometry students at PCO along with the great leadership opportunities offered to students to further their appreciation for their community and profession. If you have any further questions, email mscirrotto@salus.edu If you enjoyed this episode make sure to give it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Instagram @keepin.it.od --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepinitod/message

In this episode, Teisha Johnson, Senior Director of Admissions at the Illinois College of Optometry, shares ICO's mission to support their students along their Optometric journey and the unique opportunities ICO offers their students. If you have any further questions, email tjohnson@ico.edu If you enjoyed this episode make sure to give it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Instagram @keepin.it.od --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepinitod/message

In this episode, I answer followers questions about the financial and academic expectations in the first year of Optometry school. *At the time of this recording, I am an OD1 at Nova Southeastern University. If you enjoyed this episode make sure to give it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and follow the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Instagram @keepin.it.od --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keepinitod/message

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