#higherdegreeresearch #phdapplicationtips #optometryandvisionscience
In this workshop, Dr. Nabin Paudel will offer tips and tricks for obtaining higher degree positions (PhD) in Optometry and Vision Science. Although highly relevant to eye care professionals (optometrists/ophthalmologists) who would like to pursue their career in research the webinar could be helpful to professionals in other fields interested in a research career.
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0:00 Introduction (skip this)
6:00 Thinking of research career
8:07 Career pathways (postgraduate coursework or postgraduate research)
10:15 Research during your undergraduate studies
14:05 Research as a clinician
20:17 Networking ideas
24:49 Resources to access full-text articles
28:14 Writing resources
31:35 Resources - where to look for Ph.D. and masters positions
36:27 Web links to the schools of optometry that offer doctoral degrees
36:36 Common scholarships
41:10 Pathways for higher education
42:49 Characteristic of a good Ph.D. candidate
46:11 How to apply for Ph.D. positions
50:10 Summary
52:39 Predatory journals and conferences
55:00 Questions and Answers
