How Do the Graduates of the MIchigan College of Optometry Practice?

Background: The Michigan College of Optometry has conducted alumni surveys in the past, however, this survey attempts to ascertain how recent graduates of the college are practicing, as well as additional information that may be useful to the college or current students. Methods: Respondents completed a survey sent out electronically through the alumni email database and the college’s Facebook and Twitter accounts. Data was collected from practicing optometrist that graduated from the Michigan College of Optometry in the years 2008-2015. Results: Respones to 16 multiple-choice survey questions were significant in this study. Discussion: Graduating optometrist have certain perceptions, expectations and apprehensions of what to expect after graduation. Many of these expectations are real, others, personal views or assumptions. In this study many of these expectations were proven accurate and also many inaccurate.