Optometry Program in Advocacy and Leadership (OPAL) Application
Thank you for your interest in the WCO Optometry Program in Advocacy and Leadership (OPAL), a complimentary WCO member benefit!
The goals of this course are to equip the course participants with knowledge and skills to lead the profession forward through advocacy, public health initiatives, and leadership within the health care sector while supporting the WCO strategic plan.
Please review the eligibility criteria before filling out the application below to be considered for a vacancy in our 2026 program.
Applications are open from May 01, 2026 (12:00AM US Central Time/GMT-5) until May 29, 2026 (11:59PM US Central Time/GMT-5) only.
Kindly note that if we are unable to confirm your WCO membership status before the end of the OPAL application period, we will not be able to continue reviewing your application.