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Mar 29, 20181 min read

Ideas Wanted: A Fresh, Fun Future for Quarterly Questions

Last year, in partnership with our diplomate community and societies in ophthalmology, we created a new assessment and learning tool for...

Mar 28, 20181 min read

Explore the ABO Patient Safety Activity

National Patient Safety Week may be behind us, but patient safety learning is always available online, on-demand through the American...

Mar 26, 20182 min read

The Science of Testing: Similarities and DIFs

Do men and women answer test questions about ophthalmology differently? What about younger versus older ophthalmologists? In general,...

Mar 16, 20181 min read

Quarterly Questions Program Featured in ABMS Insights

Some specialty boards within the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) community have begun incorporating journal articles into...

Mar 1, 20181 min read

Your Most Frequently Asked Questions About Quarterly Questions

Since the launch of the Quarterly Questions program, you've answered more than 100,000 questions! You've also asked the ABO some great...

Feb 6, 20182 min read

Article-Based Learning and Assessment in Quarterly Questions

“Must-read” articles from the peer-reviewed literature play a pivotal role in the American Board of Ophthalmology’s (ABO) Quarterly...

Jan 19, 20182 min read

How to Maintain Certification in 2018

Maintenance of Certification (MOC) encourages board-certified ophthalmologists to advance their excellence in knowledge, skills, and...

Jan 12, 20181 min read

Ophthalmology Times Dubs Quarterly Questions the "Gold Standard" for Certification

In American Board of Ophthalmology Diplomate Dr. Joshua Mali's latest blog entry for Ophthalmology Times, he explores the new Quarterly...

Jan 4, 20181 min read

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 3, 20181 min read

New SACME Option: 2018 American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting

The American Board of Ophthalmology will recognize attendance at the 2018 American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting for up to 8 credits of...

Dec 19, 20172 min read

Join the Multi-Specialty Vision Commission for the Future of Board Certification

T he Planning Committee for the Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future initiative is issuing a Call for Nominations for 21...

Dec 11, 20172 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 7, 20171 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,...

Nov 8, 20171 min read

Talk About the Future of Certification With Us in New Orleans

UPDATE: Couldn't join us for the discussion? Download the slide presentation. Join American Board of Ophthalmology Directors at the 2017...

Oct 6, 20171 min read

Deadline Extended: Take the DOCK online, on demand through December 1st

The deadline for completing the 2017 DOCK Examination has been extended to December 1. If you are currently eligible for the DOCK Exam...

Oct 6, 20171 min read

Shree Kurup, M.D., to Receive ABO Quality Improvement Award

The American Board of Ophthalmology will award its first-ever John G. Clarkson, M.D. Quality Improvement Award to diplomate Shree Kurup,...

Sep 24, 20171 min read

In the News: Quarterly Questions Pilot Makes Top Stories of 2017 List in Ophthalmology Times

In a new blog post published by Ophthalmology Times, Florida diplomate Joshua Mali, M.D., highlights the American Board of...

Sep 8, 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 6, 20173 min read

Quarterly Questions Pilot: Your Feedback Drives Q4 Changes

The American Board of Ophthalmology is pleased to announce three changes to the upcoming article-based portion of the pilot, which begins...

Aug 3, 20173 min read

New pilot programs present alternative pathways to improving practice, assessing knowledge

Have you tried the American Board of Ophthalmology’s newest pilots for improving practice performance and assessing ophthalmic knowledge?...