International bridging programs

[nomadic123]

Hey alot of the international bridging programs in the U.S. require the international optometrist to show "evidence to return to their home country" after receiving the OD from the accredited US Optometry school.

What if you don't plan on returning to your home country? I mean what is the point of the bridging program in the first place if they don't want you to practice in the States?

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[Optogal]

Links?

 

[nomadic123]

http://www.ico.edu/admissions/apply/international_acceptance.html


• Evidence of intent to depart the US after completion of studies

 

[Optogal]

Do the enrollees get conferred the OD degree?

 

[nomadic123]

yes they do. Its not a specialised bridging program like the one in Boston; just the normal OD degree.