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Massive Leadership Changes in Optometric Education
In the fast-evolving world of optometric education, change is a constant. But, in recent years, leadership shifts are becoming more and...
mbacigalupiod
Oct 63 min read
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How To Retake a Board Exam
In my years as the Dean of Students and then the Dean of a College of Optometry, I spent many hours counseling students that did not pass...
mbacigalupiod
Sep 83 min read
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Developing Leaders
I think it was 2006 or 2007 that I first read John Maxwell's book, Developing the Leaders Around You . I think that it was assigned to...
mbacigalupiod
Jul 142 min read
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Humor is a Luxury!
For most of us that have stood in front of a classroom of semi-interested students, we have learned that a little humor goes a long way. ...
mbacigalupiod
Jun 243 min read
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Culture Change and Wallpaper!
In my book, From a Mended Heart , I explain that during my first month as Dean of the Kentucky College of Optometry I spent my nights...
mbacigalupiod
Jun 23 min read
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From a Mended Heart - Lessons Learned From an Optometric Leader's Journey
I'm excited to announce that my first book will be published on Amazon on May 1, 2025. It has been a ten year process to write this...
mbacigalupiod
Apr 251 min read
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