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Clinician Well-Being Resources
As a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties community, ABO diplomates can access a new selection of physician...
Apr 28, 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
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
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...
Jan 3, 20181 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
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
Thanksgiving, Celebration, and Hope
The year-end holidays remind us to give thanks for the past year, to celebrate all that is good in our lives, and to look forward to the...
Dec 7, 20173 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...
Nov 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
American Board of Ophthalmology to Issue 30,000th Certificate
Official results from the June 2017 Oral Examination will be released to candidates within the next several days. The numbers indicate...
Jul 6, 20171 min read
Quarterly Questions Pilot Program: First Quarter Report-Out
Thank you to the 972 early adopters who helped the American Board of Ophthalmology to pilot our new Quarterly Questions program. In the...
Jul 2, 20172 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
Drs. Borchert & Tabbara to Receive Volunteer Award
The Board is pleased to recognize the longtime service of volunteers Mark S. Borchert, M.D., and Khalid F. Tabbara, M.D., by presenting...
Jun 9, 20171 min read
Thank You, Chicago Examiners
The Board thanks the following diplomates for volunteering their time and talents to the administration of the June 9-11 Oral Examination...
Jun 9, 20172 min read
In Memoriam: Emeritus Director Lee Duffner, M.D.
The American Board of Ophthalmology mourns the loss of Lee Duffner, M.D., who served as a director of the Board from 1995 through 2002....
Jun 8, 20171 min read
Remembering Emeritus Director Robert C. Drews, M.D.
Robert C. Drews, M.D., Emeritus Board Director, 1985-1992, passed away, May 9, 2017. He was fondly known as Bob by all who knew him. He...
May 26, 20172 min read
ABO Launches Patient Experience Survey-Based Quality Improvement Pilot
The American Board of Ophthalmology is now accepting sign-ups from up to 20 diplomates interested in piloting the development of a...
May 5, 20171 min read
WATCH: Measuring What Matters, a Webcast by ABO Public Director Scott Wallace
In this 15-minute video, ABO Public Director Scott Wallace, Managing Director of the Value Institute of Health and Care at the Dell...
May 5, 20171 min read
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