National Vision Expands Annual Continuing Education Symposium to Two Locations
06 Julio 2023 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
More Than 1,200 Optometrists Gather
for Learning and Celebration
National Vision, Inc., the nation’s second largest optical
retailer providing quality, affordable eye care and eyewear, hosted
more than 1,200 optometrists for its Annual Continuing Education
(CE) Symposium held in Dallas June 3-6 and in Orlando June
10-13.
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CEO Reade Fahs addresses members of
National Vision’s Doctor of Optometry network in Orlando, FL during
the 2023 Annual Continuing Education Symposium. (Photo: Business
Wire)
This year’s conference returned to fully in-person and was
expanded to two regional locations to accommodate its growing
popularity, enabling even more members of the National Vision
Doctor of Optometry network to attend from across the country.
“While this event is focused on education, it is also a
celebration of the many accomplishments achieved by doctors
practicing at offices in the National Vision Doctor of Optometry
network,” said National Vision Vice President of Clinical Services
Alexander Smith, O.D. “We are lucky to be among so many brilliant
optometrists who not only love what they do, but who are passionate
about continued learning and growth in their careers.”
The annual symposium continues to be one of the largest
gatherings of optometrists in the country collectively, providing
full-time optometrists affiliated with the National Vision Doctor
of Optometry network an opportunity to receive their required
continuing education credits. The Company extends the invite to its
sublease holder optometrist partners as well.
The educational event enabled doctors to attain up to 22 hours
of continuing education through engaging COPE-approved lectures.
National Vision also celebrated the impressive milestones achieved
by doctors this year while practicing at an office in the National
Vision network. Distinguished tenure milestones were acknowledged
among 184 honorees, who together have amassed more than 1,600 years
practicing in network offices.
The following optometrists received special honors for their
significant years of service to patients:
- Mary Howard, O.D. (30 years)
- John Bankowski, O.D. (30 years)
- Robert Elliot, O.D. (30 years)
- Jona Pradhan, O.D. (30 years)
- Mark Schneider, O.D. (30 years)
- Brian Cohen, O.D. (30 years)
- MyDung Truong, O.D. (25 years)
- Margaret Piatz Benck, O.D. (25 years)
- Thomas Cheney, O.D. (25 years)
- Jian Yang, O.D. (25 years)
- Anne Jacques, O.D. (20 years)
- Nokhram Boodhoo, O.D. (20 years)
- Leslie Bensinger, O.D. (20 years)
- Shilpa Amin, O.D. (20 years)
- Elizabeth Papazian, O.D. (20 years)
- Steve Mengarelli, O.D. (20 years)
Additionally, 14 doctors were recognized with the Optometrist
Recognition of Excellence Award for providing quality patient care
and outstanding contributions to their practices. These
included:
- Ryan Johnson, O.D.
- Thomas Paar, O.D.
- Vinh Vu, O.D.
- Catherine Dees, O.D.
- Anthony Giallombardo, O.D.
- David Teed, O.D.
- Ishan Gandhi, O.D.
- William Roberts, O.D.
- Jonathan Elin-Calcador, O.D.
- Veronica Fowler, O.D., FAAO
- Kristine Lynn, O.D.
- Tom Fickes, O.D.
- Jerome Brendel, O.D.
- Susannah Lee, O.D.
“The passion and energy at this event each year truly reinforces
the incredible community doctors experience practicing alongside
our locations,” said Priti Patel, O.D., Senior Vice President of
Healthcare Strategy for National Vision. “Continuing education
costs can be significant, so we are proud to offer this event to
doctors in a way that also includes excitement, celebration and
relationship-building. It gives me great pride to know that this is
an event that optometrists really look forward to attending.”
About National Vision’s Annual Continuing Education (CE)
Symposium
National Vision’s Annual CE Symposium provides eligible
optometrists who practice at offices in the National Vision Doctor
of Optometry network the opportunity to earn all required CE at
once at no cost to them, while networking with peers and company
leadership, and reconnecting with friends and classmates.
About National Vision Holdings, Inc.
National Vision Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: EYE) is the second
largest optical retail company (by sales) in the United States with
over 1,300 stores in 44 states and Puerto Rico. With a mission of
helping people by making quality eye care and eyewear more
affordable and accessible, the company operates five retail brands:
America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, Vision
Centers inside select Walmart stores, and Vista Opticals inside
select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases, and several
e-commerce websites, offering a variety of products and services
for customers’ eye care needs. For more information, please visit
www.nationalvision.com.
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