Radina Boteva

I am committed to providing equitable, patient-centred eye care with professionalism, compassion, and integrity. My clinical training has equipped me with a strong foundation in both general and specialist areas of optometry. I have developed particular interests in ocular disease diagnosis and management, dry eye and binocular vision disorders. I am especially drawn to these areas for the critical thinking, problem solving, and collaborative care aspects they require, as well as the impact they have on improving a patient's daily function and quality of life upon their resolution. Outside of my work and studies, I actively engage with my community through volunteer work and enjoy working with organizations that support my peers, particularly women in the STEM field.

• The University of Otago Performance Scholarship: These scholarships are available to academically-able students with demonstrated high-level ability in their chosen area of performance. Awarded with a value of $15,000
• Trinity College Communication Skills Exams Grade 8: Trinity’s graded Communication Skills exams develop a range of transferable 21st century skills that have a positive impact in both education and the workplace. The exams assess skills through a range of contexts including verbal and non verbal communication, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, problem solving and planning.