Changes in our health care delivery system are significantly altering every facet of the medical field. The mission of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry concentrates not only on keeping pace with these rapidly expanding areas, but, more importantly, keeping ahead of them. Student education at the College speaks to the many aspects of the burgeoning professional. The College offers a broad-based, interdisciplinary clinical education, presenting students with a wide range of primary care opportunities. Course work leads the student to a thorough understanding of the sciences as related to optometry.
Residency training enables students to fully explore the scope of practice.
Research at the College plays an integral role in the future advancement of the optometric profession and student education. In combination, these educational components provide students with skills suited for the health care delivery system of the future. In the coming year, we will take dramatic steps to continue to offer optometric education of the highest caliber. We have expanded our facilities to include a second campus. The new Elkins Park Campus houses all academic and administrative functions.