The Impact of Mobile Eye Care and Government Partnerships
In this episode of Defocus Media, Dr. Darryl Glover chats with Dr. Karen Slate, an optometrist dedicated to serving underserved communities. Dr. Slate talks about how she started her career in private practice but eventually found her true calling working with senior care and nonprofit organizations. She opens up about how the pandemic made her pause and rethink her career, pushing her to focus on reaching the people who need eye care the most. Dr. Slate also shares real-world advice for optometrists who want to partner with government or nonprofit organizations, including how she set up her own LLC to manage contracts.
If you're an optometrist wanting to make a difference or you're just curious about how to balance meaningful work with a fulfilling career, this episode is for you. Dr. Slate’s story shows how you can have a lasting impact in optometry while staying true to your passion for helping others!
0:00 - Intro
2:53 - Dr. Karen Slate's Introduction
4:09 - Dr. Karen Slate's Professional Background
7:38 - Getting Started in Government Partnerships
9:45 - Searching for the Government Contracts
11:07 - Partnerships with Healthcare Disciplinaries
12:31 - Required Investment
13:48 - Duration of Government Contracts
14:54 - Obtaining Contracts from a Government
15:51 - Required Information for a Government Contract
17:24 - A Typical Day
19:38 - Work-Life Balance
23:23 - The Legacy of Dr. Karen Slate
24:32 - Connecting with Dr. Karen Slate
25:25 - Getting into the World of Tattoos
26:09 - Dr. Karen Slate's Greyhound
27:14 - Being a Jeep Lover
29:30 - Outro
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