The Ohio State University College Of Optometry
Columbus, OH
Optometry Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, how satisfied are you with this program?
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What do you like most?
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We had an extensive curriculum at Ohio State involving state-of-the-art medical procedures (injections, lasers, MRI/FANG interpretation, etc), six business classes (contract negotiation, coding and billing, etc), and dynamic coursework (gerontology, public health, etc). We also had faculty and staff from all over the US and Canada who could cross-compare teaching styles and educate us on various modalities of medicine. As for location, I loved how OSU was in Columbus, OH (the state's capital). It was a bustling metropolitan area, had an undergraduate campus, and the college was located in the heart of the medical center.
What do you like least?
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I didn't like how our facility was older. It was built in 1800s and was an old tuberculosis hospital. As a result, the facility itself was older-looking. According to the alumni magazine, there is currently a six-story, brand-new facility opening up for the college in 2020.
Does the student body seem cooperative or competitive?
Does the environment seem supportive for underrepresented minorities?
Does the environment seem supportive for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transsexual students?
Does the environment seem supportive for married students?
Does the environment seem supportive for students with disabilities?
Does the environment seem supportive for older/non-traditional students?
Do you/did you feel well prepared for your board exams?
How approachable are faculty members?
What are the facilities and clinics like (old/new, well maintained, etc.)?
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The facilities were well-maintained, but some of the clinic buildings themselves were older.
How do students from this program do after graduation - are they adequately prepared for practice?
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The students are absolutely well-prepared to practice after graduation. Ohio State really pushes leadership and excellence in the field post-graduation. As a result, ~40% of students continue to residency, fellowships, MBA's, or PhDs.
What are rotations like?
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When I completed my doctorate at OSU, we were required to do rotations in four sections: VA Hospital, federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs), OD/MD practices, and private practices. You are required to do rotations in advanced contact lenses, low vision, binocular vision, pediatrics, and advanced ocular disease clinics in addition to your primary care clinics. Students could choose to go out-of-state or in-state for their rotations, and many students chose to explore the US by traveling to Vermont, Arizona, New Mexico, New York, New Jersey, and Georgia.
How do students from this program do in the Match?
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See Ohio State's match statistics on the Admissions site: https://optometry.osu.edu/welcome-future-students
Any other information you want to share?
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I believe Ohio State is one of the best if not THE best program for optometry. They have a diverse student body with over 40% of the students being from out-of-state. The undergraduate institutions represented include Butler University, University of Wisconsin, UCLA, Clemson, UAB, Brigham Young University, Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, Ohio State and many others. The students are intelligent and are the products of preeminent academic institutions. They are the future leaders of not only optometry but the healthcare system in general. Ohio State offers in-state tuition after the first year for all out-of-state students, is well-connected with both the state and national optometric associations, and is held to a higher standard of education (like Berkeley, UAB, Indiana, etc) because it is associated with an undergraduate, public, research institution.
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