AOSA Events

Karyn Ruth White, keynote speaker and comedian for more than 25 years, will help students laugh at the stressful aspects of optometry school in her keynote address. Ms. White combines motivational insights with sidesplitting humor to help audiences better manage their lives. Every student who has ever felt the stress of coursework, exams, and impending employment will benefit from this presentation. Register for S121.

Optometry's own Jeopardy-style quiz show is back! Contestants, students from all the schools and colleges of optometry, answer optometry-related questions while their fellow classmates energetically cheer them on. You won't want to miss this fierce optometric competition, generously sponsored by Essilor. The stakes are high - in addition to bragging rights, the winner will take home $1,000 and a crystal trophy; second- and third-place winners receive $750 and $500, respectively.

Considering an optometric residency after graduation? Visit with residency directors about individual programs and application procedures. Get the “inside scoop” on the programs and people that make each residency a unique, challenging, and diverse experience.

TLC lets you be the star! You won't want to miss the funny, fast-paced, high-energy dueling piano show at the TLC student event. Sing along to familiar songs with fellow optometry students for an unforgettable evening with TLC!

Students must register and attend the TLC-sponsored lecture "Eye Want the Hook Up!" (S242), to gain admittance to the student event. Student guests must register under function 0280 to get a ticket to attend.

First- through fourth-year students are encouraged to stroll through the Exhibit Hall during these dedicated student focus hours. Learn about the latest in optometric technology, products, and services and meet exhibitors who will be future business contacts. They will be looking for you and will have special giveaways and drawings just for students! Prize drawings, sponsored by the AOA and the New Graduate Committee, will be awarded. You must be present to win.

Students are invited to the Presidential Celebration honoring the new AOA president and Board of Trustees generously sponsored by HOYA. The AOSA Executive Council will be introduced followed by a comedic performance by "redneck" comedian and game show host Jeff Foxworthy. Afterward, enjoy a dessert reception and a private fireworks display with your friends, say final farewells, and make plans to meet next year in Orlando, FL. Register for function 0380 to get a ticket to attend.