March 24, 2026
8:00PM - 9:00PM EST
AFOS March Tuesday Talk
By Dr. Adrienne Ari
This course prepares optometrists to serve as effective clinical sites and preceptors by reviewing the benefits of training students, defining preceptor roles, and applying evidence-based teaching and feedback models to support learner development in clinical practice.
Dr. Adrienne Ari is the Director of Externship Programs for 4th year clinical rotations and a Clinical Assistant Professor and at the UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry. She is a graduate of the College of William and Mary where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Physics, the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, where she earned her Optometry degree, and the University of Alaska Anchorage where she earned her Master in Public Health Practice. She completed a residency in Primary Eye Care at Brooke Army Medical Center affiliated with Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry. Dr. Ari served 30 years in the United States Army, caring for Service Members, military retirees, and their families around the world. She retired in 2024 at the rank of Colonel.
Dr. Ari is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the Association of Armed Forces and Federal Optometric Services (AFOS), the Texas Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. She is a Past President of AFOS and has served on numerous committees for these organizations. Dr. Ari also serves as a Board Member for Vibrant Works in San Antonio.