NECO Luncheon

Date: October 19, 2007
Location: CPK ~ La Jolla, CA
Luncheon with Dr. Denial.

About NECO:
• Clinically oriented (general screening with children 5-10 yrs old)
• Small private school with research
• Have many residency programs
OD Program:
• 3rd and 4th year externship (3rd year = community health centers around Boston area with people who have different backgrounds)
• 4th year rotation is in many locations in USA and internationally
• Master and PhD program
• Master in Vision Science which occurs classes in the summer with no extra tuition
• Labs are 20-30 students
• About 1:3 ratio professor to student in clinic
Admission/Application:
• Can apply before taking OATs
• Entry class = 115 students
• OATs = 300 good and competitive
• Average GPA = 3.3, but will look at science/prerequisites GPA
• Take into account which school you came from by looking at Baron’s Guide
• Once you complete the application, get a response for interview w/in 1-2 weeks
Other:
• On interview day:
o 1 on 1 with faculty member
o Tour of the school
o Finicial presentation
o Total time is about a couple of hours
• If you would like an application/info packet please let Elaine or Mimi know.