Bill Harvey: Peer pressure is a good thing

I was fortunate enough to be able to complete my pre-registration year in a large hospital department. Not only did this mean that I was working with other pre-reg optometrists, but also had access to a variety of qualified practitioners. Some of these offered good advice, others less so, and often there were conflicting views which forced me to go away and think about what was best for me.

Even without the glow of nostalgia, I can honestly say that I learned most from discussions and arguments after work, often in the pub around the corner. Far more than I ever learned sitting in a lecture theatre.