VSP Vision Future Leaders Academy

Unleash Your Potential.

VSP Vision Future Leaders Academy

Unleash Your Potential.

The VSP Vision™ Future Leaders Academy gives you a competitive advantage to elevate your optometric career.

As an emerging OD, you'll have exclusive access to professional development resources such as:

In-person and virtual education on a range of topics that include leadership development, communication skills, business and financial acumen, and helpful insights into the optometric profession
One-on-one mentorship opportunities with established, senior-level optometrists
Small group leadership lab discussions
Networking events to help you grow your professional network

Along with your clinical expertise, you’ll develop the valuable leadership skills needed to advance your career and establish strong relationships within the optometric industry.

2025 Program Details

Eligibility: Recent graduates and early-career (first 7 years) optometrists are encouraged to apply.
Program Length: March 2025 – November 2025
Cost: The program is free for all participants. VSP^® will cover all travel costs (e.g., airfare, hotel, and meals) associated with the in-person networking events and training programs.
Number of participants: For 2025, VSP will accept 30 participants for the program.
Selection criteria: Program participants will be selected for their dedication to optometry and their commitment to be leaders in the field. They’ll also be selected based on their past or potential leadership involvement. Applicants will participate in an interview with the program team during the selection process.
Network requirements: This program is available for ODs within various VSP network and non-network locations, including private practice, retail, corporate, medical, and onsite clinics.
Application deadline: January 25, 2025

Note: All accepted program participants are required to attend the in-person launch event from March 28-29, 2025, and the in-person graduation closing ceremony from November 14-15, 2025.

Additional questions? Please see Future Leaders Academy FAQs here.

To apply, fill out the form below and submit.

All fields are required unless noted.

Name

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Gender (optional)

Race (optional)

Optometry school

Graduation Year

Current employer

Title/position

Work location

How do you envision the Future Leaders Academy contributing to your personal and professional development? What are your long-term career and leadership aspirations and how do you plan to use the network, skills, and knowledge gained from the program to pursue them?

(500-word limit)

Do you have any previous leadership experience? Include any student leadership experience.

You will be matched with an OD mentor during the program. What qualities would you value in a mentor, such as residency, years of experience, specialty, preferred work style, and other qualities or attributes?

(Please enter potential mentor attributes)

Please provide one professional reference (name, relationship, email, and contact number).

How did you hear about the Future Leaders Academy?

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