Student News

AOAExcel® Career Center Challenge

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00

The AOSA, in conjunction with AOAExcel®, is hosting the third-annual AOAExcel Career Center Challenge! A series of three weekly challenges will take AOSA members through all the AOAExcel Career Center has to offer. Each challenge you complete counts as one entry into our drawing full of fantastic prizes. Keep an eye out for an email from your AOSA trustee each week for details.

Jumpstart your career

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00

Find career advice and articles on how to jumpstart your career, such as resume/interview tips, how to negotiate pay, and job search engines!

OFDR: Helping doctors, students—and patients—after disaster

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00

Optometry's Fund for Disaster Relief (OFDR), a program of The AOA Foundation, supports doctors and students affected by disasters. If your patients lost ACUVUE® contacts in a recent disaster, you can request a 3-month supply for them. This new addition to our disaster relief program is supported by Johnson & Johnson. Learn how to apply for a grant and how to share your support.

Supporting Blind and Visually Impaired Athletes Through Lifelong Care, Sport and Advocacy

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00

Join a special panel discussion between the AOA and the U.S. Association of Blind Athletes, discussing available resources and support for blind and visually impaired athletes. Through personal storytelling, clinical insight and sports governance education, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the developmental, healthcare and sport participation needs of athletes who are blind or visually impaired. Approved for 1 AOA CE Hour. Enroll to attend Oct. 13.