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How to Leverage a Residency and Specialty into Private Practice

Early-career optometrists can enhance their transition to independent practice by leveraging specialized training and clinical skills. Dr. Stephanie Schumacher shares insights from her experience, highlighting the benefits of a cornea and contact lens residency. She also discusses work-life balance in the optometry profession.

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Specialized training accelerates the transition to independent practice for optometrists.

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Building on residency experience is crucial for early-career optometrists.

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Work-life balance is important in the optometry profession.

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What challenges and opportunities do young optometrists encounter as they navigate their early optometric careers? Dr. Stephanie Schumacher, OD, FAAO, recently joined CooperVision's Dr. Steve Rosinski, OD, in this recent ECP Viewpoints ℠ Podcast where she shares insight on how she leveraged her optometry school experience and cornea and contact lens residency to help launch her first full-time role at an OD/MD practice. Dr. Schumacher also offers tips on how to create a work-life balance when you're first getting started in the profession.

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Dr. Stephanie Schumacher

OD, FAAO

CooperVision

Dr. Stephanie Schumacher is an optometrist who leverages her optometry school experience and specialized residency in cornea and contact lenses to excel in her role. She offers valuable insights into establishing a career in optometry and maintaining work-life balance.

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Dr. Steve Rosinski

OD

CooperVision

Dr. Steve Rosinski is an optometrist at CooperVision who co-hosts the ECP Viewpoints ℠ Podcast, providing perspectives on optometry practices and patient care.

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