Who are the members of Our Community?

Paul Farkas

Administrator
Staff member
Dec 28, 2000
80,780
4,745
113
www.odwire.org
School/Org
Columbia University / PCO
City
Lake Oswego
State
OR
The membership during the first month is limited to under 50 individuals. The purpose of the small number is to control any web site problems and be certain the site is user friendly. So far the problems have been minimal. The community has in it, representatives of Clinicians,Educators, Editors and retired ODs who are still very active in Organized Optometry.

The membership is anonymous until a participant posts in a Forum. Prior to that time only myself and Adam, the Webmaster can communicate with each registrant. Some will wish to only observe rather than contribute. This perfectly acceptable, but I hope the topics will be so stimulating and possibly controversial that no one will wish to remain on the sidelines.

I was asked, if only ODs will be in the Private Forums. Most accepted in the Private Forums will be ODs and International Optometrists with appropriate credentials. There are a few select individuals, because of unique skills and knowledge, combined with close a working relationship to Optometry, who are part of the community.

For example, Adam our Webmaster, is not an optometrist. Since you may have some dealings with him, if there are technical questions, it might be advantageous to introduce him.

Dr. Adam W.Farkas ( not only George Bush has a "W" son.)

Undergraduate - State University of New York
at Binghamton - Major Psycho-Biology

Elected to Phi Beta Kappa in his junior year

Graduated Summa cum Laude - BS 1993

MD University of Michigan 1997

Transitional Medical Residency - Oakwood Hospital
University of Michigan

MBA University of Michigan 2000

At present Director,Worldwide Developer Relations at a Network Software Company in Cambridge,MA
as well as a consultant to the Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Industry.

Adam was responsible for the design and construction of this Web site. Although he spends much of his time travelling, his computer is with him and he will be available to solve problems, as they arise, as well as contribute to Forums where his medical, business administration or computer knowledge will benefit the community.

We shall be pleased to welcome others with skills to add to the mix for the community benefit. I hope the next few weeks before the site is offered to the optometric community is filled with interesting conversations.

If you wish to reach me by old fashioned mail or telephone:

Dr.Paul Farkas
2000 N.Ocean Blvd. Suite 605
Boca Raton,FL 33431
561 347-6634
FAX 561 347-6635
E-mail pfarkas@juno.com
 
I have just joined the forum. I am a card carrying member of the AARP (52 year old - so I do qualify as an older person - at least by AARP standards). However, I don't expect to semi-retire until 72+. My university website is nova.edu/~scottg/homepage.

Scott :)

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N. Scott Gorman, O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O.
Professor
College of Optometry
Health Professions Division
Nova Southeastern University
3200 South University Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328
Faculty Office (954) 262-1430
Clinic Office (954) 262-4214
Fax (954) 262-1818
Digital Pager (954) 209-8366
E-Mail scottg@hpd.nova.edu
Homepage <A HREF="http://www.nova.edu/~scottg/homepage
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Hi Scott:
Welcome to the community

The initial 50 test members range from 30 years of age, Adam our web master, to a one retired OD over 80 years young and still contributing. 85% are in active clinical practice or Academia.

Over 50, may be over the hill in baseball or being a porn star, but in Optometry you are in your prime. :)

Paul



[This message has been edited by Paul Farkas (edited 01-30-2001).]