No lab coat.
No exams.
No problem.
Enjoy free continuing education sessions taught by the profession's leaders, exclusive networking events in the hottest spots on the strip, and a monumental show floor unrivaled in the United States – all this and more when you join your fellow students, future vendors and business partners in Las Vegas during International Vision Expo West.
International Vision Expo & Conference Student Grant and Scholarship Program
International Vision Expo & Conference is offering third- and fourth-year students the opportunity to win a $1,000 grant to attend Vision Expo West 2010 in Las Vegas. Winning applicants will also participate on the Student Advisory Board for the Vision Expo shows. This board will assist Vision Expo show management in understanding the needs of Optometry student attendees at the Vision Expo shows and provide suggestions on special events and programs for these students.
To be considered, students must submit a 500 word essay to Danielle Fralen at dfralen@thevisioncouncil.org by September 17, 2010. There will be one $1,000 winner from each school.
The 500 word essay should describe the student's awareness of tradeshows for eyecare professionals and the importance of these shows for their career. The second dimension of the essay should address how the student's attendance at Vision Expo will benefit their future career. Please note, International Vision Expo West is scheduled for October 7-9, 2010, in Las Vegas, NV.
Guidelines
- Essays should be formatted with "normal" margin widths and typed in Times New Roman 12pt font and double spaced.
- All contact information for the student should be found in the top right hand corner of the essay. This includes:
- First and last name
- College/University, Year
- Mailing address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Students participating in this program understand that they are required to participate within the Student Advisory Board session scheduled during International Vision Expo. Date and time to be determined. If the participant does not attend this session, the grant will be revoked.
- Monies will be awarded to students at the conclusion of the Student Advisory Board meeting onsite during Vision Expo.
Free Session for Students:
21st Century Optometry: Eyes Wide Open to YOUR Future!
Course 40-201-S
Saturday, October 9
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
In this engaging session you'll get a look at the past, present, and future of eyecare and how to leverage all elements of the Optical Community to build a foundation for a lifetime of success in your chosen profession. The opportunities, resources, and partnerships are all around you, it's time to use it or lose it!
Understand the role of Doctor, embracing the products, the circle of service (it doesn't end in the exam lane, it begins), your professional responsibility, your staff, the business side and how to build a network of resources.
Speakers:
Patrick Higuera, District Manager, Northern California Western Region, Essilor Laboratories of America, Inc.
Rene Soltis, Senior Manager, Meetings and Education, The Vision Council
Benefits
Free Exhibit Hall Registration
International Vision Expo & Conference is pleased to welcome the future of the eyecare profession to Las Vegas! Enjoy FREE registration to the exhibit hall (a $75 value) when you register today.
Free Continuing Education Courses
International Vision Expo educates more Optometrists each year than ANY other medical meeting in the world. Attend any of our world class continuing education courses for FREE to see why Vision Expo is the medical meeting of choice for many of your future colleagues.
Present your student ID at the Conference office (Level 1, Room 501), to find out which courses are open for you to sit in for free.
Travel Discounts
Vision Expo's Official Travel Desk is your best location to find the greatest deals on traveling to Las Vegas for the show. Save big with a group of friends to split a hotel room - rates at the Imperial Palace start as low as $66/night! Visit the Travel Desk now to secure the best rates on planes, trains, and hotels.
Entertainment Discounts
During the day, shop and save with discounts to big department stores. At night, view an extraordinary Cirque du Soleil performance or mystifying Criss Angel show, or club hop from The Bank at the Bellagio to XS at The Encore. Live big in Vegas with these great entertainment discounts!
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Social Media
Become a fan (or follower) on any of the Vision Expo social media sites and receive special offers, enter contests, post questions and share information. We share information about the ophthalmic community at large, not just about the show. Thousands of eyecare professionals follow Vision Expo…you should too.