title: How can the optometric profession expand the pool of qualified applicants?
abstract: The American Optometric Association and the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry need an aggressive public awareness campaign to encourage an increase in the pool of qualified applicants for a career in optometry. One of the most significant ways an individual AOA member can impact this process is to serve as role model for potential applicants.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Byars
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009907:Optometry / Q000193:education*; D012380:Role; D012955:Societies, Medical; D014830:Vocational Guidance