The idea behind the Alcon Scholarship was to give newly qualifieds extra skills and increased confidence as well as broadening their career horizons. Optician spoke to some of the first young optometrists to complete the programme.
The scholarship was launched in January 2014 and advertisements were placed in Optician, opening up the programme to newly qualified (less than five years’ experience) optometrist practising in the UK and Ireland.
The newly qualifieds were invited to write a statement, complete an online questionnaire and provide a referee. From the initial application 22 were inducted into the scholarship.
Over the last two years the delegates have gathered at 10 two-day courses covering a range of topics devised by the scholarship faculty. Delegates were asked for their input on what they would like to know more about.
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