To help bridge the gap from student to practicing clinician, CooperVision recently hosted its 2025 New Graduate Summit, welcoming more than 100 new doctors of optometry for 2 multiday educational events designed to support this transition. Held on both coasts, the summits provided practical guidance on topics ranging from employment contracts to financial planning to building confidence in patient care.

The West Coast Summit was held at CooperVision’s Paragon CRT manufacturing facility in Gilbert, Arizona, followed by the East Coast Summit at the company’s facilities near Rochester, New York. Participants toured the sites to learn about contact lens manufacturing and distribution operations, and engaged in interactive sessions led by experienced optometrists on career readiness, professional growth, and clinical best practices.