Students at Academy 2013 Seattle

The Academy encourages student participation in all meeting events and education. Students are strongly encouraged to attend any of the courses and events being offered at Academy 2013 Seattle.

Student Fellowship Information Session
Thursday, October 24, 7:15 – 8:00 AM
Learn to distinguish yourself by becoming a Student Fellow. At this session, members of the Faculty-Student Liaison Committee will share details on the benefits and criteria of becoming a Student Fellow. Please note that you must be a student member and notify the Academy in advance of the meeting that you wish to pursue Student Fellowship in order to qualify for this program.

Student Travel Fellowships
The Academy wants to help accepted student poster/ paper presenters to Academy 2013 Seattle! Academy meetings are not only a fantastic opportunity for students to learn about cutting edge research and technologies from optometry’s best, but also a chance to network with your peers and stalwarts in optometry!

The Academy will provide a number of travel fellowships of $750 to students and residents to attend this year’s meeting. The Research Committee will review student travel fellowship applications submitted on the Academy website. These fellowships are awarded based on accomplishments and potential in optometric research and education. Only applicants with an accepted abstract to the annual meeting will be considered for these travel fellowships, so be sure to submit your abstract May 1–31.

Other criteria used by the reviewers include the applicant’s one page statement, the faculty evaluation, and the quality of the abstract. The application window will be open from July 1 through August 6, 2013. Academy corporate sponsors will also fund a number of travel fellowships for residents and students; criteria will be publicized shortly. Each individual may receive one travel fellowship per meeting. Read more about Student Travel Fellowships here.

Plenary Session: Today’s Research, Tomorrow’s Practice®: Stem Cells and Ocular Regenerative Technologies
Wednesday, October 23, Noon – 2:00 PM

Hirsch Memorial Research Symposium: Clinical Application of Advanced Ocular Imaging
Thursday, October 24, 8:00 – 10:00 AM

Awards Program
Friday, October 25, 8:00 – 10:00 AM

Student Networking Luncheon
Friday, October 25, Noon – 2 PM
Meet and network with students from other schools. Staff from residency programs will be available to answer questions.

Residents Luncheon
Saturday, October 26, Noon – 1:30 PM

Exhibit Hall
Visit Us in the Exhibit Hall Come by the Academy membership booth (#425) in the exhibit hall! If you’re an optometry or vision science student become a member for only $30. The membership fee covers the entire time you are in optometry and graduate school plus a year of residency. Stop by the booth to ask a Fellow any question you have about membership or the Academy. Also, enter a drawing to win a President’s Banquet ticket!