1. Bridget Catherine Valsamis bridget.valsamis@gmail.com
Dear Sir/Madam,
My career objective is to attain a position as a primary care Optometrist in either
a part-time or full-time capacity, and I am available to work evenings and
weekends. I am motivated to provide high quality eye care in an efficient
manner, and am committed to providing not just patient-centric care, but
person-centric care. My extensive training and experience in Optometry, and my
outgoing and friendly personality, provide me with a strong foundation to thrive
in a variety of Optometric settings.
Thank you kindly for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Bridget Valsamis, BSc, MSc, OD Candidate (Graduation 2016)

2. Bridget Catherine Valsamis bridget.valsamis@gmail.com
Post-secondary
Education and
Degrees:
2012-2016 Doctor of Optometry Candidate (Honours)
The University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
2015 Fall Term, Primary Care Externships
Dolman Eyecare Centre, New Hambourg, On
eyeDOCS Ottawa, Ottawa, On
Waterdown Optometric, Waterdown, On
2015 Summer Term, Ocular Disease and Therapeutics Externship
OMNI Eye Institute / Grand Rounds at the Wilmer Eye Institute at
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
2009-2011 Master of Science, Neuroscience, Summa Cum Laude
The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada
Thesis Topic: Neural mechanisms underlying sensorimotor gating
2005-2009 Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology, Specialization in
Physiology
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Honours and
Awards
Dean’s Honour List OD (All Terms), 2012-Current
Western Graduate Research Scholarship, 2009-2011
NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship,
2009-2010
Ontario Graduate Scholarship, 2009-2010
Women in Science, Engineering and Technology
Undergraduate Summer Research Grant, 2008
NSERC Undergraduate Summer Research Award, 2008
Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories Scholarship Program,
2007
University of Ottawa Admission Scholarship, maintained for full
4 year degree, 2005-2008
Dean’s Honour List BSc (All Terms), 2005-2008
Award for Excellence in Business, 2000

3. Bridget Catherine Valsamis bridget.valsamis@gmail.com
Academic
Experience:
Certified to fit Custom Stable Elite Scleral Lens, Valley Contax,
2015
10 Day Volunteer Ocular Health Mission to Nicaragua (VOSH
Waterloo Chapter with BASIC Nicaragua), August 2014
Teaching Assistantships
Integrative Neuroscience (ANATCELL 4451a) University of
Western Ontario, 2010-2011
Celebration of Science Workshops, University of Ottawa,
Summer 2010
Undergraduate Thesis Project Supervisory Assistant, University
of Western Ontario, 2011-2012
Society of Graduate Students Councilor, Representative for
Neuroscience, University of Western Ontario, 2010-2011
‘Learn to Learn Differently’ Tutor, Learning Disabilities
Association of Ontario, London Region, 2010
Physics Peer Mentor, University of Ottawa, 2006
Selected
Publications and
Presentations:
Valsamis B., Chang M., Typlt M., Schid S. Activation of mGluR2/3
receptors in the ventro-rostral prefrontal cortex reverses
sensorimotor gating deficits induced by systemic NMDA receptor
antagonists. Int. J. Neuropsychopharm. 17:303-312. 2013.
Giassi A.C.C., Harvey-Girard E., Valsamis B., Maler L.
Organization of the gymnotiform fish pallium in relation to learning
and memory: I. Cytoarchitectonics and cellular morphology. J.
Comp. Neurol. 5520 (15): 3314-3337. 2012
Valsamis B., Schmid S. Habituation and Prepulse Inhibition of
Acoustic Startle in Rodents. J. Vis. Exp. 55: e3446. 2011
Valsamis B. C., Schmid S. Mechanisms underlying modulation of
prepulse inhibition by NMDA-antagonists. 40th
Annual Meeting:
Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, California, 2010

4. Bridget Catherine Valsamis bridget.valsamis@gmail.com
Employment History:
May 2013 – August 2014
May 2012 – August 2012
May 2009 – August 2009
May 2008 – August 2008
May 2007 – May 2008
Waterdown Optometric Clinic
301 Dundas Street East, Waterdown, Ontario
Summers in Pre-testing (2013) and Dispensing (2014)
Highbury Huron Optometry
1288 Highbury Avenue North, London, Ontario
Pre-testing and Reception
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada,
Office of the Assistant Deputy Minister
140 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, Quebec
Executive Assistant for the Management Development
Initiative
University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine, Cellular and
Molecular Medicine
451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario
Undergraduate Student Research Assistant, Dr. Len Maler
Gamma-Dynacare Medical Laboratories
750 Peter Morand Crescent, Ottawa, Ontario
FT Summer and PT Academic Year Employment in
Phlebotamy and Sample Collection
Additional
Experience and
Qualifications:
University of Waterloo Optometry Orientation Week Committee,
Finance Officer, 2013
Volunteering for VOSH Lensometry Days, 2012-2014
Member of the University of Waterloo Sports Vision Club and
Special Olympics Sports Vision Screening, 2013-2014
Co-Managed Growing Roots Over Western (GROW) Community
Garden, and Representative Member on Envirowestern
Executive Committee, University of Western Ontario, 2010-2012
Volunteer Energy Exchange Receptionist, Moksha Yoga
London, 2010
References Furnished Upon Request