On Monday evening, September 11th, Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham was the featured speaker at a local event for individuals with keratoconus and their referring doctors. This included members of the MD-OD Contact Lens Foundation of St. Louis, as well as Dr. Julie DeKinder, Director of Academic and Residency Programs, and Dr. Jean Bennett. Tommy provided … Continue reading College of Optometry Alumni, Students, and Faculty Participate in National Keratoconus Foundation-Sponsored Event Featuring St. Louis Cardinals Outfielder Tommy Pham
2017 Annual Optometry Academe
On Sunday, August 20, 2017, the College of Optometry hosted 175 optometrists for a continuing education program on retina and systemic disease. The speakers were Dr. Joseph Pizzimenti, from University of the Incarnate Word, and Dr. Carlo Pelino, from Salus University. They returned following a successful program in August 2016. Attendees participated in lecture and … Continue reading 2017 Annual Optometry Academe
Alumni News
Alumni Focus: Brigette Colley, OD ('13) We all know the difference one person can make in our life and in the life of others. At the UMSL College of Optometry, we are always looking for well-engaged leaders who can make a difference in our family. This begins long before they step foot in Marillac Hall … Continue reading Alumni News
The Class of Personality Honored in Beautiful Graduation Ceremony
On Friday, May 12th, the Class of 2017 was honored with the conferring of their Doctor of Optometry degree in an exceptional ceremony, held at the signature facility on the UMSL campus, the beautiful Touhill Performing Arts Center. This group was aptly named the “Class of personality” before they even initiated their first day … Continue reading The Class of Personality Honored in Beautiful Graduation Ceremony