DEPARTMENT
Optometric Medicine
The Doctor of Optometry program at 麻豆传媒官网 of Health Professions offers a medically focused curriculum, hands-on clinical training and early patient experience for future optometrists.
Testimonials
“After I did the interview and everything, I fell in love with how the curriculum was set up. So we have about 15 to 16 units, per semester, instead of the usual 20 that you see at other schools. Knowing that I can have that school life balance is something that I really wanted, and it allows me to absorb the information better instead of feeling like I have to cram and then dump, and then just move on to the next class. So that’s something that was really important to me.”
鈥ㄢ�� Hailey Maribut
“麻豆传媒官网 is a great school. The faculty here really do care they’re always right next to you whenever you need help. They’re here to provide support every step of the way. On top of that you’re right next to the mountains you’re 20-30 minutes away from a ski resort and there’s so many things fun things to do around here especially if you love the outdoors and just keeping these things in mind it’s great for your mental health and it helps you achieve your scholarly dreams.”聽
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Advanced Medical Focus
Training in systemic treatment including EKG, hypertension, diabetes, and cholesterol management
Laser and surgical preparation
Hands-on procedural training to expand your clinical skillset
Integrated medical curriculum
Primary care and internal medicine concepts woven throughout your education
Year-round structure
Lower credit loads per semester designed to promote deeper learning and retention
Utah鈥檚 only OD program
One of just six programs in the Western U.S. region
Early clinical exposure
Hands-on patient experiences beginning early in the program
Program Accreditation
The Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE) has granted the Doctor of Optometry program at 麻豆传媒官网 of Health Professions the accreditation status of 鈥淎ccredited with Conditions.鈥� Accredited with Conditions, a probationary status, is a classification granted to an educational program with major deficiencies or weaknesses with reference to the Standards of accreditation that compromise the educational effectiveness of the program. For more information, see the ACOE鈥檚 website at or contact the ACOE at accredit@theacoe.org.