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ABO Director Sarah Nehls, MD, Recognized for Participation in the Council of the American Academy of
American Board of Ophthalmology Director Sarah M. Nehls, MD, of Madison, WI, was recognized for her participation on the Council of the...
Nov 14, 20191 min read
Measuring What We Do: The ABO Scorecard
The American Board of Ophthalmology’s primary responsibility, as summarized in its mission and guiding principles, is to the public. To...
Oct 3, 20191 min read
See You in San Francisco!
Give your certification status a check-up by checking in with the American Board of Ophthalmology at AAO 2019. All day Saturday, Sunday,...
Oct 2, 20191 min read
New Timelines Introduced for Written, Oral Examinations
A new examination timeline in place at the American Board of Ophthalmology provides graduating residents with the opportunity to achieve...
Jul 31, 20194 min read
Diplomates: Beware of Phony ‘Invoices’
A company called “Board Certified” is sending marketing materials labeled as “invoices.” The letter requests the immediate submission of...
Jun 14, 20191 min read
Perspectives on the Future of Board Recertification
This month, analyses of the report on the future of recertification authored by the independent Continuing Board Certification: Vision...
May 22, 20192 min read
Keeping the Public Informed
What is our responsibility, as a profession, to the public when one of our colleagues has done something wrong -- or allegedly has done...
Feb 22, 20192 min read
American Board of Ophthalmology Adds Drs. Keith A. Warren and Martha M. Wright to its 2020 Board of
The American Board of Ophthalmology is pleased to announce that board-certified ophthalmologists Keith A. Warren, MD, of Kansas, and...
Feb 7, 20193 min read
Drs. Sheth, Kline Named to 2019 American Board of Ophthalmology Leadership Posts
The American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) announced the appointment of directors Bhavna P. Sheth, MD, MBA, as chair, and Lanning B....
Dec 5, 20182 min read
Two New Directors Set to Join the ABO in 2019
The American Board of Ophthalmology will welcome Chris V. Albanis, MD, and Bennie H. Jeng, MD, to the Board of Directors in 2019. Dr....
Nov 21, 20181 min read
New Directors Set to Join the ABO in 2019
At its June meeting, the American Board of Ophthalmology voted to invite Chris V. Albanis, M.D., and Bennie H. Jeng, M.D., to join the...
Jul 2, 20181 min read
Retiring? Changing Careers? There’s a Certification Status for That
If you’re considering retirement or your daily responsibilities have shifted away from direct patient care, there’s no reason to give up...
Apr 27, 20182 min read
American Board of Ophthalmology Director Honored for Service to Academy Council
American Board of Ophthalmology Director Debra M. Shetlar, M.D. was recognized for her service to the Council of the American Academy of...
Dec 20, 20171 min read
Board Transitions: Thank You, Drs. Baratz, Cameron, and Lee
On December 31, three long-serving American Board of Ophthalmology Directors will complete their eight-year terms: Keith H. Baratz, M.D.,...
Dec 7, 20172 min read
2018 Board Leadership Announced
Dale K. Heuer, M.D., has been named chair of the American Board of Ophthalmology for 2018. Dr. Heuer has served the ABO as a director for...
Dec 7, 20171 min read
Meet the ABO's Newest Director: Dr. Ann Acers-Warn
Oklahoma ophthalmologist Ann Acers-Warn, M.D., MBA, will join the American Board of Ophthalmology as a Director beginning in January...
Sep 7, 20172 min read
John Clarkson, M.D., Completes 10-Year Term as Executive Director/CEO
This month we say thank you and farewell to American Board of Ophthalmology Executive Director and CEO John G. Clarkson, M.D., after 10...
Dec 10, 20162 min read
Four ABO Directors Conclude 8-Year Terms
On December 31, four Directors of the American Board of Ophthalmology will mark the culmination of eight years of dedicated Board...
Dec 5, 20161 min read
George B. Bartley, M.D., Named CEO
In 2016, American Board of Ophthalmology Directors appointed George B. Bartley, M.D., to the position of CEO, effective January 1, 2017....
Dec 1, 20163 min read
Board Welcomes Sarah M. Nehls, M.D., and Steven J. Gedde, M.D.
Two new Directors and longtime volunteers will join the American Board of Ophthalmology in 2017. The Board welcomes: Sarah M. Nehls,...
Nov 28, 20161 min read
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