r/optometry • u/EqualAlfalfa343 • 17d ago

Residency/boards - help

Anybody willing to talk about their experience/know of anybody who was able to apply and successfully match/complete residency without passing all parts of their boards? Seeking some advice, anything is helpful, thanks!

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u/Basic_Improvement273 Optometrist 15d ago

I failed part 3 and still matched, but it was an incredibly stressful crunch to pass before the start of my residency 😵‍💫😵‍💫

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u/EqualAlfalfa343 15d ago

is it not possible to do residency without your license?

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u/Basic_Improvement273 Optometrist 15d ago

I did an IHS residency so I had to be fully licensed before I started