ASOA gratefully acknowledges the excellent support extended by all the members in the successful conduct of the World Optometry Day Celebrations held on 3rd April 2016 at Chennai. Being the total strength of our Association, we are confident of achieving many milestones in the days ahead. I am sure they will also echo the sentiments of ASOA. With the conclusion of the programme you would have got relaxed having associated with the successful conduct of the programme and got down to your regular busy schedule.
You are aware that for the past three years ASOA has taken the best and maximum efforts to create awareness of optometry profession amongst the public and we are indeed and really proud of the initiatives which go in a long way in the interest of the public at large.
We are to share with you that recently our veteran optom.Knagaraj Manickam raised an important issue at a meeting held to discuss various issues related to the development of RIO GOH optometry college and we felt that the suggestion is worth considering by ASOA and hence this communiqué to you.
The views expressed was that all our students should have responsibility to expand their own knowledge, refine their practical experience and constantly improve themselves throughout their career in order to practice in the fast evolving fields of medical science and public service. Keeping this in mind and to encourage the students towards this objective, ASOA is in the process of considering providing CME programme once in two months at our RIO GOH conference hall so that they would be benefitted to a large extent.
It is also desired that not only PPP programmed but hands on practice / experience should also be improved. We have also orally discussed the matter with our RIO GOH faculty. We would be discussing in detail the programme design and structure it to suit the requirements of the participants at the next meeting of the Executive Committee so that the implementation process can commence at the earliest possible time.
In this respect the views and suggestions of the members would be of much value and ASOA requests you to offer your inputs in this regard so that the same could also be discussed at the next meeting of the Executive Committee of ASOA.
We look forward to your early response to our request.
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