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Charles F. Mullen

Challenges and Opportunities in Optometry and Optometric Education

About

Photo of Charles Mullen at ICO

Building institutions of quality education, forming national health care policy, and strengthening urban communities through quality optometric and ophthalmic care are just a few of the notable honors that can be attributed to Dr. Charles F. Mullen. Within the Illinois College of Optometry (ICO) community, Dr. Mullen is remembered for his unwavering commitment to excellence and the confidence he has instilled in students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Through his leadership he has helped put into motion a positive transformation which will benefit the profession of optometry and optometric education for years to come.

Today, after recently retiring as President of ICO, Dr. Mullen remains active in helping to shape federal initiatives and currently serves on the Board of Trustees, New England College of Optometry and Board of Directors, New England Eye Institute.

Introduction courtesy of the Illinois College of Optometry.

More Info:

  • Dr. Charles F. Mullen – Clinical Architect by the New England College of Optometry
  • National Optometry Hall of Fame Press Release (PDF) announcing the induction of Dr. Mullen
  • Who’s Who: Dr. Charles Mullen, Executive Director, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PC0) ’76-’90
  • Curriculum Vitae/CV of Dr. Mullen

Signature Papers

  • Awaken the Profession of Optometry and Its Educational Institutions Again
  • Optometric Education in Crisis
  • Opportunities Lost – Opportunities Regained
  • Mergers and Consolidations of Optometry Colleges and Schools
  • Transformation of Optometry – Blueprint for the Future
  • Required Postgraduate Clinical Training for Optometry License
  • The State of Optometry Specialties and Subspecialties
  • Why Optometry Needs the American Board of Optometry Specialties (ABOS)
  • The Future of Optometric Education – Opportunities and Challenges
  • A Strategic Framework for Optometry and Optometric Education
  • Changes Necessary to Include Optometry in the Graduate Medical Education Program (GME)
  • Unresolved Matters of Importance to Optometric Education
  • Illinois College of Optometry Commencement Address (Video & Transcript)
  • Illinois College of Optometry Presidential Farewell Address (Video & Transcript)
  • Illinois College of Optometry and University of Chicago Affiliation Agreement
  • An Affiliated Educational System for Optometry with the Department of Veterans Affairs

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