The Management Development Program, also know as MDP, is not just a program but an experience. Through live instruction as well as online components, MDP is designed to help practice, office and optical managers gain the confidence and business expertise they need to positively impact their eye care practice. This comprehensive 6-month experience combines live instruction with distance learning, personalized coaching and project-based learning initiatives to teach people skills and business strategies that managers can use to immediately improve practice performance.
Upcoming class dates
| Class | Session 1 | Session 2 | Capstone | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Mar 6 - Mar 7, 2019 | May 29 - May 30, 2019 | Aug 21 - Aug 22, 2019 | |
| 45 | Apr 10 - Apr 11, 2019 | Jun 26 - Jun 27, 2019 | Sep 18 - Sep 19, 2019 | **Capstone at Vision Expo West 2019 |
| 46 | Jul 31 - Aug 1, 2019 | Oct 23 - Oct 24, 2019 | Jan 15 - Jan 16, 2020 | |
| 47 | Sep 25 - Sep 26, 2019 | Dec 11 - Dec 12, 2019 | Mar 4 - Mar 5, 2020 | **Capstone held at SECO 2020 |
The three live sessions are held in Dallas, Texas, except where noted, and begin each day promptly at 8:30 AM. The second day of the live sessions concludes at 4 PM to allow adequate time for return flights. Please note that the person attending the class will need to be the one registering. Once the attendee is enrolled in the class of their choice, a welcome letter will be emailed to them outlining class logisics and hotel/travel recommendations.
(3 hours/week)
(3 hours/week)