Keepin' it O.D. - The Pre-Optometry Show

Karin Girgis, OD Candidate 2025
  • 5.0 (20)
  • MEDICINE

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.

  1. 03/19/2022

    Episode 11: Everything you need to know about NSU College of Optometry

    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

    55 min

  2. 01/10/2022

    Episode 35: Q&A with Oklahoma College of Optometry

    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 or 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

    20 min

  3. 12/27/2021

    Episode 34: Q&A with Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University

    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

    43 min

  4. 12/13/2021

    Episode 33: Q&A with Illinois College of Optometry

    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

    36 min

  5. 10/25/2021

    Episode 32: What to expect in your first year of Optometry school

    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

    50 min

  6. 09/27/2021

    Episode 31: Q&A with OSU Admissions

    In this episode, Dr. Michael Earley, chair of Admissions and chief of the Binocular Vision and Pediatric Services at Ohio State College of Optometry, shares OSUCO's mission to support their students. Dr. Earley and Ms. Candace Johnson both share with listeners the unique opportunities OSUCO offers their students. For more information about OSUCO's tuition, checkout this link: https://optometry.osu.edu/financial-information 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

    1h 2m

  7. 08/16/2021

    Episode 30: Q&A with CCO Admissions

    In this episode, Dr. John Gialousakis, Director of Curriculum Development And Chair of Admissions Committee at Chicago College of Optometry at Midwestern University, share about the OD program at Chicago College of Optometry at Midwestern University, the social scene in Downers Grove and much more. For more information about the program and admissions, email your questions to admissil@midwestern.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

    39 min

  8. 08/02/2021

    Episode 29: Orientation Week at NSUCO

    In this episode, I share my orientation week experience at NSUCO with you guys. I discuss COVID adjustments, Schedule, Equipment and much more. 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

    32 min
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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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