Name: Kendra Kim 2025 Student Visionary Spotlight

Class Year: 2025

What is your specialty or area of focus (if applicable)?
Cornea and Contact Lenses

List the award(s) / scholarship(s) you have received
1. MORTON L. KIMMELMAN MEMORIAL AWARDfor Student Leadership in Organized Optometry 2. GP LENS INSTITUTE CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AWARDOutstanding Clinical Proficiency in Contact Lenses

What does receiving this award or scholarship mean to you?
Receiving these awards is an honor that motivates me to grow as a leader in optometry. It pushes me to make the most of my upcoming residency-learning as much as I can so I can provide the best possible care to my patients. I’m committed to using this opportunity to advance both my clinical skills and my ability to make a meaningful impact in the field.

What are your plans following graduation?
Residency in Ocular Disease and Cornea/Contact Lenses at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

What advice would you give incoming or prospective optometry students?
Be open to new experiences and say yes to things that challenge you. It's all about learning and growing in optometry school.