Midw estern University Campus Locations: Glendale, AZ : Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT) Downers Grove, IL : Chicago College of Optometry (CCO) AZCOPT First Entering Class began in August 2009 First Graduating Class was in May 2013 CCO First Entering Class began in August 2017 First Graduating Class will be in May 2021
Our Vision Deliver the Premier Optometric Educational Experience Provide our students with the knowledge and skills to deliver the highest level of care Promote Life‐Long Learning, Community Outreach and Innovative Research
Program Overview • Program Length – 4 years – Years 1 & 2: Primarily didactic instruction – Year 3: Didactic instruction & clinical rotations – Year 4: Clinical rotations
First Year Curriculum • Integrated Basic Sciences • Ocular Anatomy and Physiology • Clinical Services, Theory & Methods • Geometric, Physical and Visual Optics • Inter‐professional Healthcare • Contemporary Issues in Health Care & Ethics
Second Year Curriculum • Visual Science courses • Monocular Function, Ocular Motility, Binocular Vision, Visual Neurophysiology • Ocular Disease • Systemic and Ocular Pharmacology • Ophthalmic Optics • Clinical Services, Theory and Methods • Contact Lenses • Research Design, Biostatistics & Capstone Project
Third Year Curriculum • Clinic Rotations • MWU Eye Institute • Primary care, specialty testing, optical, specialty clinics • Courses: • Binocular Vision, Vision Therapy, Pediatrics • Contact Lenses and Ocular Prosthetics • Low Vision Rehabilitation • Clinical Case Analysis: Evidence Based Medicine • Neuro‐Ophthalmic Disease • Clinical Medicine/Physical Assessment • Therapeutic Ophthalmic Lasers • Epidemiology and Public Health • Optometry Business Management • Research: Capstone Project data collection
Fourth Year Curriculum • Internal Rotation • Contact lens • Pediatrics/vision therapy/brain injury • Low vision rehabilitation and Geriatrics • Prosthetics • Advanced ocular disease (posterior segment, glaucoma, neuro‐ophthalmic disease, ophthalmology) • Externships • 94 executed site agreements in 30 states • 100 student slots per quarter • Sites contracted through IHS and VA • Sites contracted in specialty care settings
Clinical Externship Sites
Pre-Clinic AZCOPT & CCO both have 30 practice lanes and 1 teaching lane Each facility has 3 board exam lane rooms to help prepare for National Boards Part III
VR Magic Our students have access from 7am‐12am everyday • BIO VR Magic Instruments, are used for a dilated eye exam to see the furthest points of the retina (looking for retinal tears, detachments, etc). (AZCOPT has 6 & CCO has 7 of these) • Direct Ophthalmoscope/VR Magic Instrument simulates, which are used to evaluate the optic nerve and macula. (AZCOPT has 3 & CCO has 3 of these) Student Ratio to Instruments are one of the lowest among Optometry schools
Eye Institute AZCOPT’s Eye Institute holds approximately 60 exam lanes and CCO’s Eye Institute holds approximately 40 exam lanes Both service all specialties: ERG, Contact Lens, Ocular Prosthetics, Vision Therapy, Advanced Ocular Disease & Primary Eye Care; and they serve the local community and Midwestern staff, faculty and students.
National Boards AZCOPT Part I National Part I NBEO Part I Pass Rates* Pass Rates Applied Basic Sciences, Optics, Form A: 100% Form A: 78.77% Anatomy & Physiology, Vision Form B: 89.47% Form B: 79.30% Science, Disease and Pharmacology Form C: 89.47% Form C: 79.35% Taken during March of 3 rd year *AZCOPT Class of 2020 NBEO Part II AZCOPT Part II National Part II Pass Rates* Pass Rates Case based, Treatment & Management and Diagnosis Form A: 99.55% Form A: 90.60% Taken during December of 4 th year Form B: 96% Form B: 90.01% *AZCOPT Class of 2019 NBEO Part III: Clinical Skills Examination: Taken anytime during 4 th year 86.79% ‐ First‐time Takers (National Average: 75.94% (AZCOPT 2018 class)
Residency Placement Residency Programs: Family Practice Optometry, Pediatrics Graduates who went into Optometry, Geriatric Optometry, Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation, Residency: Low‐vision Rehabilitation, Cornea and Class of 2019: 14 Contact Lenses, Refractive and Ocular Class of 2018: 12 Surgery, Primary Eye Care Optometry, and Ocular Disease. Class of 2017: 15 • Family Practice & Cornea/Contact Class of 2016: 11 Lens Residencies now offered at Class of 2015: 12 Glendale Campus Eye Institute • Residencies are also available at Class of 2014: 17 New Mexico Eye Associates, Walter Class of 2013: 14 Reed Medical Center and Fort Defiance in Arizona
Career Opportunities • General optometry practice • Graduate education and residencies • Armed services (military) • Hospitals • Public Health Service or Indian Health Service • Veterans Health Administration Optometry Service • Optometry industry • Optometry education • Administration
Class Size 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0
Admissions Requirements •A cumulative GPA & Science GPA over 2.75 •Completion of a bachelor’s degree •Competitive test scores on the OAT, GRE, MCAT, DAT or PCAT •Two letters of recommendation (One required from a practicing Optometrist)
Prerequisites Biology w/ lab 8 Semester Hours Anatomy 3 Semester Hours Physiology 3 Semester Hours General Chemistry w/ lab 8 Semester Hours Organic Chemistry w/ lab 4 Semester Hours Biochemistry 3 Semester Hours Physics 6 Semester Hours Microbiology 3 Semester Hours Statistics 3 Semester Hours Calculus 3 Semester Hours Psychology 3 Semester Hours 6 Semester Hour s English Composition
Acceptance Criteria •Competitive scores on the OAT, GRE, MCAT, DAT or PCAT •Strong Science and Overall GPAs •Extracurricular activities •Optometry related experiences •Interpersonal communication skills •Demonstrated knowledge/commitment to Optometry •Shadowing of an Optometrist
Rolling Admission • Midwestern University uses a rolling admissions process in which applications are reviewed and interview decisions are made at regular intervals during the admissions cycle. • Interviews are conducted and selection decisions for AZCOPT are made until the classes are filled. Applicants are notified of their selection status within two to four weeks after their interview date. • To be competitive within this process, candidates should apply early in the admissions cycle. Due to the large number of applications and the limited number of seats available, applications will be considered on a first-come, first- served basis only until all seats are filled. • The on-campus interview process typically begins in August and ends in May . Again, the sooner, the better!
Application Timeline Application Service: OptomCAS • Reviewed • Interview 4 to 6 by staff Panel Sent to Applications weeks to Interview • Sent to Available MWU • 3 weeks for process Admissions results Committee Interviews are held Opens the end of June August/September and closes April 1 st through May
AZCOPT Class of 2023 Average science GPA: 3.31 Average overall GPA: 3.41 46% male; 54% female 16% from Arizona Average age: 25 Applications: 560 Interviews: 131 Class Size: 57
CCO Class of 2023 Average science GPA: 3.06 Average overall GPA: 3.21 33% male; 67% female 38% from Illinois Average age: 24 Applications: 536 Interviews: 214 Class Size: 61
AZCOPT Surrounding Area 30 minutes northwest of downtown Phoenix
AZCOPT Student Life
CCO Surrounding Area 45 minutes west of Chicago
CCO Student Life
AZCOPT Summer Program: AZ-POP (Arizona Pre-Optometry Program) Immersive 3-day program that provides you a glimpse into the life of an optometry student Held in June each summer
CCO Summer Program: SEE ( (Summer Eye Experience) y p ) You’ll tour labs & the clinic; meet current students & faculty; use our state of the art technology Held in June or August each summer
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Questions?? White Oak Hall, Downers Grove Campus Glendale Hall, Glendale Campus
Contact Us... Downers Grove Campus ‐CCO Glendale Campus ‐ AZCOPT Office of Admissions Office of Admissions 555 31 st Street 19555 N. 59th Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 Glendale, Arizona 85308 (800) 458‐6253 (888) 247‐9277 (630) 515‐7200 (623) 572‐3275 admissil@midwestern.edu admissaz@midwestern.edu www.midwestern.edu
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