News From Ethics Educators Special Interest Group

News From Ethics Educators Special Interest Group

Met: November 19, 2024, 4-4:30 p.m. (ET) on Zoom

Chair: Dr. Kevin Helmuth (AZCOPT)

Topics Discussed/Speakers:

• Ethical Considerations of A. I. in Optometric Education Presentation by Dr. Jeannie Kotsiovos
• Ethics essay competition sponsored by Alcon
  • The Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry is now accepting essays for the 2025 Student award in Clinical Ethics. This award is available to optometry students during any point of their professional program at an ASCO-affiliated university or college of optometry in the U.S. and Canada.
  • The essay, publication release form, as well as a digital photo of the student must be submitted electronically to slau@opted.org by February 18, 2025.

Further Discussions:

• Dr. Doan Kwak (PCO) has volunteered to be the next Vice-chair. However, the group is still looking for a volunteer to be the Chair.

Contact Madison Broderick, Program Associate, Member Engagement for additional questions at mbroderick@opted.org