Alumni Affairs

The department of Alumni Affairs at the UAB School of Optometry works to connect the more than 1,500 optometrist graduates practicing across the U.S. and provides them with ways to support our students, programs, mission and their fellow alumni.

Alumni Association

Any optometrist graduate of the UAB School of Optometry is eligible for membership of the Alumni Association. Our members enjoy many benefits, and a variety of activities and events for students and alumni are sponsored by the Alumni Association each year. The Alumni Association is governed by an Alumni Board, elected annually by Association membership.

Continuing Education

The UAB School of Optometry's continuing education goal is to provide quality continuing education, lifelong learning and professional development for practicing optometrists.

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