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MESSAGE FROM THE DEANCollege of OptometryHow’s the “view” out there? It’s looking very sunny at theCollege of Optometry!The College has completed a number of milestone eventsthis past year, including the successful completion of theacademic year for three full classes of students. Ourinaugural class began its final-year rotations on May 29through a disseminated network of externship sites.Elizabeth Hoppe, OD, MPH, DrPHOur students have been very busy honoring the University’scommitment to community engagement. A recent review ofthe College’s level of community engagement found thatduring the 2010-11 academic year, the College performed 52community-based vision screenings, which accounted for160 faculty hours and 432 student hours. The College’soutreach program touched the lives of 8,790 adults andchildren, including 350 people who were screened in Haiti,1,853 in Mexico, and 1,000 in Peru. Local outreach targetedchildren, athletes from Special Olympics, veterans, and thehomeless, in addition to members of the general public.It is our hope that, through our outreach efforts, improvedvision and eye health will impact independence,employability, and the ability to learn, and may ultimatelylead to a higher quality of life for those served.28 Western University of Health Sciences
MESSAGE FROM THE DEANCollege ofPodiatric MedicineExcitement and enthusiasm abound from everyoneinvolved in making our College of Podiatric Medicine atrue center of educational excellence. Our inaugural class,DPM 2013, makes us proud! They achieved a 100 percentpass rate on their Boards Part I, and are now onexternships around the country. Feedback indicates thatthey are well prepared for the clinical experience andknow how to learn.CPM is on the threshold of full accreditation, with oursite visit scheduled for late August 2012.Lawrence Harkless, DPMStudent recruitment is 75 percent ahead compared to lastyear, and applicants have impressive qualifications. Ourfoundation is solid, built on an innovative curriculumand supported by a noted faculty that is well trained andpassionate about educating students to be lifelonglearners.The seed has been planted and is growing stronger everyday. The work is hard -- for students, faculty andadministration -- but we all can see what lies on thehorizon, and we are inspired to meet the challenge thatwill lead us to success.Four years ago, CPM was only words on a piece of paper.Today it is a vibrant community of educators andstudents, and a model for the future of podiatricmedicine.WesternU View Summer 2012 29
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