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ABO Participates in ACGME Review Committee for Ophthalmology
Members of American Board of Ophthalmology leadership participated in the ACGME Review Committee for Ophthalmology held January 4-5,...
Jan 4, 20181 min read
The Science of Testing: How Does the ABO Create Reliable and Valid Examinations?
Note from the CEO: The ABO written and oral examinations are created through the dedicated collaboration of hundreds of volunteers along...
Dec 11, 20172 min read
VIDEO: ABO CEO Chats with Young Ophthalmologists
At the 2017 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting in New Orleans, American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) CEO George B. Bartley,...
Dec 7, 20171 min read
Congratulations, New Diplomates!
The American Board of Ophthalmology congratulates the physicians listed below on their recent achievement of board certification in...
Nov 15, 20173 min read
Thank You, Examiners!
Examiners for the American Board of Ophthalmology are diplomates selected for their embodiment of the Board's commitment to excellence...
Nov 7, 20174 min read
ABO Creates Certification Pathway for Internationally Trained Ophthalmologists Practicing in the U.S
The American Board of Ophthalmology is now accepting online applications from qualified internationally trained ophthalmologists who...
Oct 1, 20171 min read
For Test-Takers Impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
To our diplomates in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico scheduled to take the September DOCK Examination or the October Oral...
Sep 8, 20171 min read
Congratulations, New Diplomates!
The American Board of Ophthalmology is pleased to welcome 261 newly board certified ophthalmologists to the diplomate community. We...
Jul 7, 20171 min read
High or Low: Where Should We Set the Bar?
Last month, we began an examination of the seven principles that support the ABO’s mission: “To serve the public by certifying...
Jul 1, 20173 min read
A Fascinating Journey to the ABO Oral Exams
Pinar Aydin O'Dwyer, MD, PhD, is Professor of Ophthalmology and a Neuro-ophthalmologist in Ankara, Turkey. She is a member of the ICO...
Jun 22, 20172 min read
Financial Stewardship FAQs
Over the next few months, Diplomate Digest will feature each of the seven principles that support the ABO’s mission: To serve the public...
Jun 9, 20174 min read
Take the April Diplomate Survey on Board Certification
The April Diplomate Survey is designed to collect diplomate insights and information that will allow the Board to better connect...
Apr 6, 20171 min read
Special Delivery: Check Your Mailbox for the Diplomate Pin
All American Board of Ophthalmology diplomates have been sent a pin and postcard in the mail as pictured here. Please check for yours...
Apr 5, 20171 min read
ABO Statement on the ABMS Designation of 'Area of Focused Practice'
Today, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the umbrella organization for the nation’s 24 medical specialty certification...
Mar 14, 20172 min read
Congratulations, New and Newly Recertified Diplomates!
The American Board of Ophthalmology welcomed the following new diplomates in 2016: Aaker, Grant - Olympia, WA Abdul Aziz, Hassan -...
Dec 22, 201622 min read
Standard Setting Update: Your First 100 Cups of Coffee
Thank you to the following diplomates (and to all those who did not enter their names) for completing the Job Analysis Survey. Please...
Dec 20, 20161 min read
Survey: Set the Knowledge Standards for Board Certified Ophthalmologists
The ABO invites you to complete the following surveys to update the knowledge standards used to assess board certified ophthalmologists....
Dec 13, 20163 min read
5 Reasons Your Board Certification is Still a Big Deal
1. Your certificate is still the only recognized credential for expertise in ophthalmology. For patients, there has never been more...
Dec 8, 20162 min read
Could You Pass the 1919 Written Exam?
See for yourself with the questions below: Embryology: Describe the development of the eyelids. Anatomy: Describe the lachrymal...
Nov 28, 20161 min read
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