A Public Health Course in Community Health Problems With Emphasis Upon the Social Nature of Optometry at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry∗

Key Points

• The project aims to develop a second level public health course focusing on community and social aspects of health care.
• Developed a curriculum emphasizing community health problems and social aspects of optometry.
• Discussed background material related to health care transitions.
• Conducted student evaluations to assess the course impact.
• Course objectives were reviewed positively by students.
• Increased awareness of community health issues among participants.