Eyes on Diversity Program
Have you considered a career in Optometry?
Optometrists serve as primary eye care providers with the ability to diagnosis and treat disorders related to the ocular system. Additionally, US News labels optometry as one of the 50 best careers of 2010, which should have strong growth over the next decade. There is a need for optometrists all over the world and especially those willing to serve under-represented patient populations. Therefore, we are excited to offer a new program, Eyes on Diversity, to area junior and senior high school students that participate in the University of Missouri-St. Louis Bridge Program. In collaboration with UMSL College of Optometry, this new program will provide student participants with an opportunity to be exposed to the profession of optometry. Students will become familiarized with the College of Optometry's admissions process, clinical instruction in optometric care, and observe local optometrists in several different practice settings.
Note: Students must be a current participant or have participated in the Bridge Program.
Tentative schedule of events:
2012 dates to be announced
Important Dates to Remember
Dates To Be Announced
Do you have the qualifications?
• GPA 3.0 or higher
• Junior or senior in area high school
• Has taken algebra or higher with a C or better
• Strong commitment to higher education
• Students must be a current participant or have participated in the Bridge Program
Application not yet available.
For more information please contact:
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Bridge Program
20 Bellerive Hall
One University Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63121
(314) 516-5196
