Episode 11: Continue the Journey Dr. Paula Johns Optometrist

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Dr Paula Johns Optometrist talks to Dr Trosclair on A Doctors Perspective Podcast

Our fabulous guest today is Paula Johns Doctor of Optometry. She studied at University of Alabama at Birmingham and is currently finishing her masters of Public Health in Epidemiology at Harvard. Yes, that Harvard. The program is 3 weeks on campus in the summer with the rest being online learning. She has a passion for research especially in diseases that could be prevented, like diabetes. Long term Dr. Paula may go into hospital administration, Chief Optometrist or applied research. Currently she enjoys being a practicing optometrist as well as the Residency Director. Before graduating, students need to learn time management with patients as well as knowing which tests to order for different conditions. You can’t order everything. Doctors, make sure you schedule down time otherwise time will get away from you and the burnout happens. Show notes can be found at www.adoctorsperspective.net/11 here you can also find tweetable quotes, links to things mentioned and the Travel Tip

learn time management with patients #behindthecurtain

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Zaditor or a non preservative or disappearing preservative eye drop like GenTeal or TheraTears is handy for dry climates. Bodum French Press: cheap and delicious , just don’t drink the last two sips

I have a passion for preventable disease complications, like eye issues from diabetes #behindthecurtain

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Urban planning book called Happy City Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design, Charles Montgomery : is her recommendation. Doc scanner. Take a picture (receipt, file, paper) and coverts it to a pdf

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