Committees & Centers

At NJSOP, various committees focus on different aspects of the society. If you are interested in learning more about a particular committee or volunteering for one, contact Sharon Kais at (609) 323-4012 x117 for more information.

Clinical Care Center

Work to develop clinical standards and skills for New Jersey’s optometric physicians.

Continuing Education Committee

Develop and implement quality CE programs for optometric physicians.

Eye Care Benefits Center

Assures that optometric physicians have the opportunity on a non-discriminatory basis to become a participating provider in managed care organizations, third party plans, and other health care delivery systems.

Industry Relations Committee

Works with industry partners to better educate optometric physicians regarding their products and services.

Legislative Committee

Protect and expand your opportunity to practice optometry at the highest level through political involvement in the legislative process.

Member Recruitment & Benefits Center

Evaluate and recommend endorsed programs and services of the highest quality for the members, as well as, public information programs for New Jersey’s citizens. Develop and implement an effective membership recruitment program.

Mintz Scholarship Foundation

Ensure optometry’s future in New Jersey by providing financial aid assistance to New Jersey residents attending a school of college of optometry. The Dr. Leslie Mintz Scholarship is awarded annually to an optometry school student or students who possess academic excellence, financial need, and the desire to serve the profession of optometry as did Dr. Leslie Mintz. The amount of each scholarship award can fluctuate based upon the yearly performance of the scholarship endowment fund; however, the scholarships often range from $1000 to $2500 per recipient. Download the scholarship application.

Nominating Committee

Assist the Board of Directors and the Membership Assembled in advancing the interests of the Society through the efficient recruitment of quality candidates to NJSOP Board and Committee slots and as well as candidates for submission to the Governor for appointment to the State Board.

Young OD Task Force

Attract and recruit new members that are in their first ten years of practice. Encourage their involvement with the society.