Today is #WorldSiteDay which focuses on the global issue of eye health. The prevalence of vision impairment in many low- and middle-income regions is estimated to be four times higher than in high-income regions. With such vast inequities existing in the distribution of vision impairment, the burden tends to be greater in rural areas and for older people, women, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities and indigenous populations. One way our student optometrists provide #hopeinsight is with medical mission trips.

It's another double feature for #FacesofMBKU and in honor of #PAWeek meet the passionate and personable Admissions Team behind the School of PA Studies! On the left is Director of Admissions, Leslie Lim, and to the right is Admissions Coordinator, Chinedu Amadi. If you've got questions about #PAschool, they've got answers. Connect with the team at ketchum.edu/pa-studies. Read on to learn more about them.

#PAWeek is here! This week focuses on all the essential duties that PAs do for our healthcare, from testing, diagnosing, and treating COVID-19 patients; conducting telemedicine visits; redeploying to different specialties; or continuing to provide healthcare for those who need it most! Check out @mbku_paadmission / @mbku_pa / @mbku_pre_pa_club for some #PAWeek activities and swipe for a fun overview of this week by PA-S1 @pa.in.progresss

What's in the box?! ? It's none other than their dazzling white coats ? In preparation for the White Coat Ceremonies taking place virtually next Friday 10/16 and Saturday 10/17, the special gift boxes were distributed last week to the PA Class of '21 and Pharmacy Class of '24. We're can't wait to see them don their new attire and celebrate this milestone as they begin clinical rotations ? To learn more about the special programming for each class, please visit the White Coat link in our bio.

In a recent article for @theaosa's new content hub, Foresite, SCCO Class of 2023 students, Joshua Yim and Christopher Quan, shared some sage advice on adjusting to a remote learning environment. While they write from their own experience as optometry students, their advice offers reassurance for any student to "realize the challenge and know you’re not alone." Check out the article linked in our bio for some guidance on navigating a remote learning world.

Meet the newest additions to our Social Media Ambassador Team! ?You may recognize some folks as part of MBKU Student Association, its committees, or mentorship clubs and together they will help represent segments of MBKU ?️?? We're thrilled to grow the ambassador team to help us feature more student life and keep everyone feeling connected to the MBKU family! ? ?

With the SPAS Class of 2021 heading off to clinical rotations soon, they practiced new skills including endotracheal tube intubation, intraosseous line placement, CPR, rapid EKG interpretation and became certified in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through the American Heart Association. Check out the learning in action!

Join us for our “Diversity in Healthcare” webinar next Wed, Sept 30 at 7pm (link in our bio), as we learn from our alumni about their journeys, experience as a minority professional, and the importance of cultural humility as a healthcare provider in diverse patient populations.

Meet the MBKU Social Media Ambassador Team for 2020-2021! With a mix of returning and new members, this dedicated group represents each of MBKU's programs and the Student Association. We're excited to have them flex their social media skills by sharing their own experience, boosting student voices and helping us all feel more connected throughout the year. Stay tuned for some great content ahead!

It's a #FacesofMBKU double feature! Meet the dynamic duo behind the College of Pharmacy Admissions Team, Jamie Ocampo (left) and Christopher Bell (right). If you've got questions about #pharmacyschool, they've got answers. Connect with the team at ketchum.edu/pharmacy: