SECO International - SECO 2007

Student Education Program

The Student Education program is supported in part by The Vision Care Institute

Students entering today's optometric job market face more options — and opportunities — than ever before. There's simply too much riding on your future — both professionally and financially — to leave it to chance. Fortunately, SECO 2007 has a free, day-long program to help optometry students succeed. Supported in part by Vistakon, free courses focus on financial planning, developing a successful practice and crushing your boards. There's also plenty of free time to network with employers and peers, browse the show floor, and party. We'll even provide $100 cash to each student that attends all three courses.

At-A-Glance

The Student Education Program runs Friday, February 23rd and Saturday, February 24th and includes Friday night's Student Party and Saturday night's "Eye Spy" Party.

400 Practice Management for the New Practitioner
Benjamin Chudner, OD
February 24 — 9:15 - 11:15a
Examine ways to increase profitability in an optometric practice using various profit centers from the medical side to the optical side. Learn about effectively marketing products and procedures to your patients. Take away the ability to implement management concepts, tips and techniques into any office environment.

401 Student Lunch
February 24 — 11:30a - 1:30p

402 Developing a Niche Practice
Dominick Maino, OD
February 24 — 1:45 - 2:45p
Specialty optometric practices pose different management obstacles than general optometric practices. Learn how to develop a niche practice, regardless of the practice specialty (low vision, vision therapy, vision rehabilitation, contact lens, ocular disease, etc.).

403 Board Review - Prepare For Success
David Damari, OD
February 24 — 3:00 - 5:00p
Crush the boards! Knowledge is half the battle to performing well on an exam, but the other half is preparing properly to take the exam. Prepare to perform well on all types of board examinations by focusing on good study habits, test-taking skills, and other tips and tricks.

Arrive on Friday? Participate in SECO's New Graduate Program Presented by SECO International, LLC.

300 An Optometrist's Perspective of Financial Planning
Richard Laudon, OD
February 23 — 4:45 - 6:45p
Financial planning is a lifelong challenge for each of us regardless of age. The course will address the basics of investing and money management. The time to begin the journey to financial independence is now and not an unknown date in the future.

SECO International's Reputation of Providing the Best Education

SECO 2007 is the education destination for leaders in optometry. The best and brightest optometrists value the quality and consistency of an organization that has produced world-class education since 1924. As an emerging optometrist, SECO International encourages you to take advantage of the educational opportunities, networking events, and one of the largest tradeshows in optometry.

About Atlanta

The "Capital of the South," Atlanta, boasts one of the largest metropolitan areas south of the Mason-Dixon Line. From restaurants, to entertainment, to nightlife, to sports - Atlanta has everything for a visitor; visit www.atlanta.net or http://attend.atlanta.net, Atlanta's official visitors' portal to find out what Atlanta offers! SECO 2007 will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in downtown Atlanta. The headquarter hotel, Omni Hotel at CNN Center, is located adjacent to the GWCC.

Student Party

The Student Education program is supported in part by Marchon

Friday's Student Party is a great opportunity to get together with classmates and other optometry students! Enjoy complimentary drinks and food in a fun setting. The SECO community hosts the party to introduce students to each other and to regular attendees of the SECO congress.

Ben Franklin Wants to See You

SECO International and Vistakon appreciate the time and effort required to attend optometry school. Students that attend all three education program courses will receive a $100 cash stipend as a "thank you" for attending the congress.
About the Benjamins To receive stipend, students must obtain vouchers distributed at the conclusion of courses 400, 402 and 403 and present all three vouchers with a valid student ID. Students may redeem stipend at the Registration Desk from 5:00-5:30PM. limit one stipend per student; student must be present to claim stipend.

Stay Downtown

SECO International has secured limited accommodations at the Holiday Inn Downtown Atlanta for optometry students. Stay in the heart of Atlanta, near the GWCC and the hottest bars in the ATL. Reserve your hotel accommodations by contacting Holiday Inn at (800) 535-0707 or the Holiday Inn Downtown Atlanta direct at (404) 524-5555; guests must mention SECO 2007 and the the student password at the time of reservation to receive discounted pricing. Contact your school representative to learn more about SECO 2007 and obtain the student password! Shuttle service to and from the GWCC is conveniently located from the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel, across the street from the Holiday Inn.

Ongoing Support & Clinical Excellence Awards

Since 1993 SECO International has enjoyed the privilege of helping recognize outstanding optometry students from our three affiliated colleges: UAB School of Optometry at Birmingham, Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry and Southern College of Optometry. SECO does this by providing the Southern Council of Optometrists Clinical Excellence Award. This is an annual prize of $1,000 given out each year at an awards banquet at each of the participating schools. SECO is always interested in providing the best education available to optometry students. Therefore, SECO additionally provides a $5,000 grant to each of our affiliate schools each year to support their excellent optometric programs.

SECO 2007
February 21-25, 2007
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