Pre-reqs/extracurriculars
How much time's worth of biochemistry is required?
1 semester or equivalent
What is the major test required for applying to OD school?
OAT (Optometry Admissions Test)
Which is more expensive, private or public OD school?
private OD school
How many years of schooling is OD school?
4 years
How many days a week do ODs typically work?
5 days
What are two examples of extracurricular activities good for OD school?
volunteering in an optometry office, undergraduate/graduate research, paid positions, etc...
If not taking a gap year, when should you take the OAT?
summer after junior year
Which is less expensive, OD school or medical school?
OD school
What year do OD students begin their clinical rotations?
4th year
How many hours a week do ODs typically work?
What are the subjects that you need a year of to apply?
General Biology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics
By what date should you have your application ready by in the year prior to your intended OD school matriculation year?
August 1
$119,980
What must you pass after completing 4 years of OD school?
National Board of Examiners of Optometry
What are two things that ODs could do in a typical work day?
analyze test results, develop treatment plans, patient education, prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct/conserve vision, etc...
What are the math requirements to apply to OD school?
1 semester calculus, 1 semester statistics
What is the average OAT score?
330
What is the difference in average costs between private and public OD school, to the nearest $5000?
~$12,000
What is the general focus of the second year of OD school?
What are two locations where ODs can work?
health stores, offices of physicians, offices of optometrists