The
6th World Conference on Optometric Education (WCOE) is the international forum for optometric educators from around the world to come together to discuss and debate challenges and trends in optometric education
. This unique international conference is held every four years and plays a strategically important role in strengthening new optometric educational programs, by creating a unique opportunity for colleagues to interact, network, and share knowledge and resources
The theme of the 2010 World Conference on Optometric Education is:
Meeting Society s needs; Challenges and Trends in Optometric Education
The conference will features multi-disciplinary panels that address four sub-themes
- Developing appropriate human resources
- New Technologies
- Continuing Education and professional revalidation
- Curricula Development