Dr. McBride attended Clemson University, where she graduated at the top of her class in Biosystems Engineering. She obtained her optometric education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, where she was Valedictorian. Throughout her education, Dr. McBride received specialized training in ocular disease, contact lenses, pediatrics, and refractive and cataract surgery co-management. In addition, she was able to participate in many community service activities, including providing free vision care for low-income patients and traveling to Honduras to provide free eye examinations. Her favorite part about being in eye care is getting to know the people in her community.