On 29 June 2018, Dr Ramesh S Ve – Associate professor
and Head, Department of Optometry, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal
Academy of Higher Education, conducted the first session of this series. Dr
Ramesh provided an enhanced perspective on employability skills in optometry
especially in the areas of academics, clinical practise, research and
technology entrepreneurship during his talk.
Attended by over 160 students from 6 Optometry
institutions across the country, the session wrapped up with a discussion on
various ideas and concerns about higher education.
The second session of this series will be facilitated
by Mr. Kunal Shah– CEO & Founder, Eye Savers on 13 July, 2018 from 2.00pm
to 3.00pm. He will counsel the students on career opportunities in the areas of
optical industry, private practise and on entrepreneurship.