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Live from ASU-GSV: Eyes on Innovation
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April 17, 2024
Live from ASU-GSV: Eyes on Innovation

Live from ASU-GSV: Eyes on Innovation

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About the Episode

About the Episode: Live from the ASU GSV AIR Show and Summit, Mallory chats with Howard Purcell, President of New England College of Optometry. Howard shares his unique journey from industry to academia and discusses the innovative ways his institution is tackling challenges like student debt and diversity in the applicant pool. With a focus on integrating AI and telehealth into optometry education, Howard provides a provocative look at the future of medical training.

 Key Takeaways:

  • Insights on higher education’s readiness for disruption and the embrace of new technologies such as AI, virtual reality, and telehealth.
  • Innovative student debt solutions implemented by Howard’s institution, involving partnerships to fund education.
  • The use of AI to enhance clinical education and patient care, including real-time global research access to improve diagnoses.
  • Howard’s vision for modernizing medical education to cater to diverse learning styles and the integration of cutting-edge technologies.
  • An open invitation from Howard to collaborate on overcoming educational challenges and modernizing teaching methods.

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Host

Mallory Willsea

Mallory Willsea is the Chief Strategist and Producer of Enrollify — higher ed’s largest and most trusted podcast network - and host of The Higher Ed Pulse.

Interviewee

Howard Purcell

Howard Purcell, OD ‘84, FAAO was named the 13th president of New England College of Optometry in July of 2018. Dr. Purcell brings to the position a wealth of experience in private practice, academia, and the optometric industry. He is well versed in evolving trends and technologies in healthcare and optometry in particular and brings this expertise to the presidency. Prior to his appointment as President, Dr. Purcell served as the Senior Vice President, Customer Development for Essilor of America. He was part of the Essilor team for 10 years. Prior to joining Essilor he spent 13 years as Senior Director of Professional Affairs for Johnson & Johnson Vision Care. Dr. Purcell is a graduate of NECO, Class of 1984, and has long been involved in the school through presenting continuing education, supporting student development, and serving on the Board of Trustees. Dr. Purcell began his optometric career by participating in a group optometric practice for eleven years with his father, NECO alumnus Saul Purcell, OD ’54, in Miami Beach, FL. Beginning in June 1991, Dr. Purcell joined the faculty of Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. During his career at the college, he was a principal in the development of the Department of Cornea and Contact Lenses. As Associate Professor, Dr. Purcell was responsible for both the didactic and clinical components of the program. He later reached the rank of Deputy Dean of the college. Dr. Purcell is a Diplomate in the Cornea and Contact Lens Section of the American Academy of Optometry. His energetic and enthusiastic style has made Dr. Purcell a popular lecturer internationally. Dr. Purcell’s unique philosophies and practices have often attracted the media to focus attention on current optometric issues and research in the industry.

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