New England College of Optometry eyeSPOT

November 2014  

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WELCOME to the 2nd edition of eyeSPOT the Alumni eSource - reSource for current happenings at NECO!  The mission of eyeSPOT is to provide Alumni with time critical, brief updates. Issues will include the CE Calendar, Alumni News, Opportunities and College News. As Alumni, eyeSPOT also presents a wonderful opportunity for your input.

           

In Upcoming Issues

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 Alumni are invited to

submit news on professional successes.

Please share and submit to: alumni@neco.edu

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Memorials of Alumni

 Coordinator of Alumni Affairs Office of Institutional Advancement

       

eyeVIEW of 424  Reminder: NECO Has a New Website! If you have not already, please enjoy our new look and access the latest College information! VISIT http://www.neco.edu

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DECEMBER 2014 12/07 Sunday Series CE at NECO

Emerging Trends in the Management of DRY EYE Dr. Donald Korb and Associates

JANUARY 2015 01/14 Alumni Board Meeting

 

 Click for additional information about alumni events.    

   

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The Learning Center has planned over 30 hours of COPE approved Continuing Education programs for 2014 - 2015. The events support lifelong learning, are designed to augment clinical skills and promote excellence in patient care.

Sunday Seminar Series programs have proved to be excellent opportunities to re-connect with fellow alumni and network with industry professionals.

 

December 7, 2014 Sunday Seminar Series Proudly Presents Emerging Trends in the Management of Dry Eye

Dr. Donald Korb  

Leading a panel of lecturers from Korb and Associates, Boston, MA

 

                 On October 21, NECO Continuing Education hosted 50 Alumni at The Hotel Northampton

Table side Reunion: Jonathon Jimmerson, OD '12, Kasia Babinski, OD '12, Holly Golebiowski, OD '12 and Sara McNiff Apollonio, OD '11

 

NECO Alumni Association on the road

HOME TOWN SERIES This successful series of professional programs are held in regional locations throughout US and Canada. Each evening event includes one hour of complimentary COPE approved continuing education, followed by dinner, discussion and an opportunity for Alumni to reconnect and network.

 

 AMD Current Concepts and Emerging Trends  

September 18, 2014 -TORONTO, Ontario hosted by Dr. Tony Cavallerano,'72 28 Alumni Attendees

 October 22, 2014 - NEW YORK CITY hosted by President Clifford Scott, OD '68 M.P.H. and Dr. Tony Cavallerano, '72 27 Alumni Attendees

 October 23, 2014 - MARYLAND hosted by Dr. Tony Cavallerano, '72 and Margery Warren 16 Alumni Attendees

 

NECO Alumni: John Minardi, OD '85, Tom McInnes, OD '94, Robin Mevissen, OD '93 and Rosa Guerrio, OD '89

 

November 5 VSP and NECO Alumni Association Welcomed Bill Nolan, President, Practice Transitions and Acquisitions, Williams Consulting Group, Lincoln, Nebraska for “The Financial Aspects and Considerations of Private Practice”

Vinh Tran, OD17, Bill Nolan John Abbondaza, OD '88 and and Anupama Sehga, OD '99 Gregory Brodie, OD '77

eyeGIVE  Officeof Institutional Advancement

 2015 APPEAL

   

"It says a lot about a school and its student body when alumni believe so strongly in their institution that they provide such valuable financial support and mentoring opportunities to incoming students."

Tamara, OD '17, Scholarship Recipient      

In this season of giving, please remember the College by contributing to the 2015 Annual Fund. Your gift will make a positive impact in the life of a student or patient at NECO.

     

Click for online giving options: GIVE NOW! 2015 ANNUAL FUND For more information, please contact: Nancy Broude, Vice President of Institutional Advancement at (617) 587-5585 or email: brouden@neco.edu.

     

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36th Annual Career Seminar  

Thank-you to the following Alumni who gave their time and expertise as panel speakers at the Alumni Association's Annual Career Seminar on November 5.

 Clinical Trial & Regulatory Consultant: Bill Gleason, OD '74 Commercial Practice: Paul V. Hamel, OD '94 OD/MD Practice: Beth Skeya, OD '06 Industry: Lynette Johns, OD '04 Hospital Based Practice: Maria Mercuri, OD '91 Academia: Nicole Ross, OD '11 Private Practice: Katherine Coffey, OD '89  Veteran’s  Health  Administration:  Doug  Rett,  OD  ‘05  HMO  Practice: Justin Smith, OD '07 US  Military:  Sargent    Domenic  Desimone

2015-2016 Residency Application Reviewers Many thanks to Alumni Board member, Elise Harb for chairing an Alumni volunteer committee to review applications for next year's residents. Volunteers: Jamy Borbidge, OD '12 Bill Gleason, OD '74 Elise Harb, OD '04 Richard Lippman, OD '68 Stacy Lyons, OD '88 Lexi Malkin, OD '08 Andrew McLeod, OD '06 Saleha Munir, OD '12 Walter Potaznik ,OD '76 Nicole Ross, OD '11 Mirage Shah, OD '12 Jenna Titelbaum, OD '12

   

Congratulations to Andrew McLeod, OD '06 Director of NECO's Contact Lens Program.

 

Andrew McLeod, OD '06

 BOSTON (WHDH) - October 27, Eye-popping contact lenses often surface around Halloween and can take costumes to the next level, but that extra bit of flare may have some long-term effects.

 Dr. McLeod was featured on a Channel 7's news segment, "Halloween Contact Lenses may have Long-Term Risks", warning of the hazards of unregulated/counterfeit contact lens.

     

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 eyePin get pinned for the holidays and beyond!

 Hello NECO Alumni, The Contact Lens Society is a new club at NECO. We are young, energetic, and want to stand out! As Co- President, my role included developing an idea that would not only help fund our endeavors, but also makea first and lasting impression. When I began studying optometry, I wanted anything and everything that had glasses on it and was related to vision. The market was wide open for more "Optometry Swag" and eyePin was born! My team and adopted four lucky styles. Our choices were based on offering: 1 pin showing our pride and love for NECO, 1 pin that every student/ optometrist could wear, 1 pin that

 

   

friends/family/patients could wear to promote their optometrist and 1 pin just for fun. Unlike other fundraisers such as selling desserts, eyePins are fat free and never expire! And they are only $1.00 each!

 If you would like to support us by purchasing eyePins for yourself, or to remind your family/friends that they love (you) their Optometrist, or for your office, please click to email your request:

 eyePINS Now! Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving, Alina Reznik, OD '16 Cindy He, OD '16 Puja Patel, OD '17 Tamara Granner, OD '17 Michael Procaccini, OD '18

   

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Thanksgiving Alert: Nineteen hours is a long time to roast a turkey, be sure to wear Yah Glasses.... and set your oven cook time according to the pounds not the price! If you would like my southern recipe for Sweet Potato Pecan Pie, please email me! Until next time, Give Thanks, Happy Holiday Wishes, Stay in Touch and Take Care!  Ma rgery War ren Coordinator of Alumni Affairs Office of Institutional Advancement Telephone: 617-587-5687 Email: alumni@neco.edu

Alina Reznik OD '16

 

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