Optometrist

Dennis D. Tran

*** * ***** ****** • SHORELINE, WA 98133

206-***-**** • ********@*****.***

EDUCATION

August 2011-May 2015

University of Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry, San Antonio, Texas

• Doctor of Optometry (O.D.), graduated Cum Laude (GPA 3.5)

September 2005-June 2009

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

• Bachelor of Arts, Comparative History of Ideas

• Thesis: “Optometry and Technology”

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fall 2014-Dec 2014

Clinical Optometry Externship (18 weeks)

Eye Centers of South Florida, North Miami Beach, Florida

Preceptors: Dr. Lanelle Williams O.D., Dr. Lewis Dan M.D. and Dr. Joseph Hoffman M.D.

• Multidisciplinary Ophthalmology private practice with emphasis on ocular

pathology and peri-optometric management

Jan 2015-May 2015

Clinical Optometry Externship (17 weeks)

VA hospital, Viera, Florida

Preceptor: Dr. Robert Hillsgrove O.D., Dr. James Weaver O.D. and Dr. Lisette Scheer O.D.

• Emphasis on geriatric population and ocular disease

Summer 2010-2011

Optometry Private Practice, Dr. Mamie Wong O.D.

Binyon Oaktree Family Vision, Seattle, Washington

Optometric Technician

• Prepped the patient for the doctor and performed ancillary testing. Scheduled

patient appointments

Summer 2012

Optometry Private Practice, Dr. Lewis S. Lim O.D.

I Care Optical, Kent, Washington

Student Intern

• Job shadow included exposure to the breadth of optometry and performed

optician duties.

PRESENTATION

Grand Rounds Case Report

• “Visian Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) Management and Complications”

• Rosenberg School of Optometry, Summer 2014

• Eye Centers of South Florida, Fall 2014

HONORS/AWARDS

Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society, 2012-2015

Sigma Alpha Pi National Society of Leadership and Success, 2014-2015

Dean’s List Recipient, 2012-2015

Optometry Knowledge Challenge, 2nd PLACE WINNER, 2014

AOSA Student Travel Grant to AOA Meeting in San Diego, California, 2013

Rosenberg School of Optometry Academic Achievement Scholarship, 2011-2012

Graduated Cum Laude 2015

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

SVOSH Vision Screenings, 2011-2014

Special Olympics Vision Screenings, 2011-2014

Lions Club: Eye Exams for the underprivileged, 2013

COVD “Above Par Vision” Fundraising Golf Tournament, 2012-2013

OPTOMETRIC ACTIVIVITES AND SERVICES

Sports Vision Association

Elected Vice-President, 2013-2014

• Networked with Sports Vision Clubs at other optometry schools. Worked alongside other

clubs, such as SVOSH and NOSA, to represent the school to the community at Special

Olympics and Relay for Life to allow the purchase of sports vision testing equipment to

begin work with athletes in our clinic and community. Networked with AOA to bring

Sports Vision University to our school and provide continuing education to area

Optometrists, faculty and students in San Antonio, Tx.

Student Ambassador Elected 2012-2013

• Responsibilities included welcoming prospective students to the Rosenberg School of

Optometry. Directed guided tours through the facilities and answered any questions

presented. Drafted welcome letters and helped with recruitment of prospective students.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2011-present:

Contact Lens Society

American Optometric Student Association

Vision Rehabilitation Section Local Liason

Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH)

Student Texas Optometric Association

Placed 2nd (2012), 3rd (2013) and 3rd (2014) in TOA softball tournament hosted by University of

Houston College of Optometry

Private Practice Club

Student Optometric Physicians of Washington

Big Sib/Little Sib Mentoring Program

HOBBIES, INTERESTS, AND ACTIVITIES

Golfing rain or shine, cooking for my friends and family, sports related activities, exploring new

culinary cuisines

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