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Nerdy OptometristAuthor: Ukti Vora
Whether you are an optometrist by accident or by choice, this podcast channel is meant for you. Hi! I am Ukti Vora, an Indian optometrist who bumped into this wonderful profession by accident and fell in love with it. My struggle from India to the USA inspired me to start this podcast channel for all the optometry enthusiasts out there. This podcast series is a one stop shop for students, fresh graduates and experienced eye care professionals who want to explore new opportunities. It has a group of speakers who share their real life experiences and important takeaway messages that will help you better understand the opportunities in the eye care profession around the world. I am happy to invite you to my nerdy journey in the world of Optometry. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Careers, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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87. Researching Smarter, Not Harder - AI Breakthrough with Dr. Gopinath Madeswaran
Episode 87
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gopinath Madeswaran, an award-winning optometrist, clinician, educator, and researcher who has made remarkable contributions to the field of optometry and healthcare research. From being a gold medalist at the Elite School of Optometry and Manipal Academy of Higher Education to mentoring hundreds through Opto Research Consultancy Services, Dr. Gopinath’s journey is nothing short of inspiring.He shares how he first discovered optometry, his evolution from clinician to accomplished researcher, and what led him to establish his own research consultancy. Dr. Gopinath also opens up about his mission “to contribute to research, teaching, and impart evidence-based practice for healthcare professionals.”One of the most exciting parts of this conversation: how he embraced AI while many remain fearful of it — and how AI tools have transformed his work, productivity, and approach to research.Key Takeaways:Discover how Dr. Gopinath transitioned from clinician to respected researcher and mentorLearn why he chose to become a research consultant and how he built a thriving consultancyHear how embracing AI (instead of fearing it) has empowered his research and teachingInsights into his favorite AI tools and his vision for the future of research and optometryRoadblocks, reality checks, and honest lessons from his personal journey& more...Don’t miss the fun finale where we get to know Dr. Gopinath on a lighter note in our "Rapid Fire" segment!Connect with Dr. Gopinath at optoresearch2022@gmail.com.Follow us for more inspiring conversations.You can check out all other episodes at www.nerdyoptometrist.comDisclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of any affiliated organizations.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube and Facebook. Please leave me a review if you enjoyed my episodes.
