November 25th, 2007 | by Charles F. Mullen |
- There is need to “forecast” the future of the profession given the dynamics in the eye care marketplace, rapidly changing demographics of the profession, high graduate debt and continued expansion of the scope of practice so that the schools and colleges can adjust their curricula accordingly to adequately prepare the graduate to succeed in this changing environment.
- Uncertainty concerning eye care manpower needs in the United States.
- Need to clarify the future direction of optometric residencies including specialization and advanced competency certification.
- Expansion of college-affiliated clinics into urban and suburban areas will lead initially to increased tensions between academia and private practitioners. However, cooperative approaches will evolve.
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