Optometry mentors in demand
The School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) at the University of Auckland needs new externship mentors for their final year BOptom students.
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The School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS) at the University of Auckland needs new externship mentors for their final year BOptom students.
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