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2019 American Board of Ophthalmology Maintenance of Certification Program Preview
If you attended the American Board of Ophthalmology’s Learning Lounge at AAO 2018 last month, you were among the first to hear about the...
Nov 8, 20183 min read


Get to Know the Quarterly Questions Program
The American Board of Ophthalmology’s new Quarterly Questions program brings the future of assessment in clinical knowledge to today’s...
Nov 8, 20185 min read


SACME Spotlight: Try This Virtual Patient Case for Orbital Fracture Following Eye Surgery
An 80-year-old man arrives at the ER complaining of blurred vision, just one week after routine cataract surgery. What happens next is up...
Oct 23, 20182 min read


Financial Transparency: How the ABO Manages Expenses & Revenue (2018)
What is the ABO’s annual budget? What are its sources of revenue and how is the money spent? As depicted in the accompanying graphic, the...
Sep 18, 20184 min read


A Test Scientist Explains: What’s Going to Be on the Test?
One of the main responsibilities of the American Board of Ophthalmology’s psychometric and examination development team is determining...
Sep 11, 20182 min read


Update from the ABMS Vision Commission
A summary of the testimony shared at the two public meetings of the Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future Commission...
Aug 5, 20181 min read


Late DOCK Registration Ends August 1
The final administration of the DOCK Examination is happening this year. As of 2019, all ophthalmologists will transition to the new...
Jul 16, 20181 min read


Study: Physicians Who Participate in MOC Are Less Likely to Face Disciplinary Action
Physicians who pass the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) examination given by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) within 10...
Jun 29, 20181 min read


In the News: Earn Credit for MOC and MIPS With a Registry-Based Improvement Project
Are you using the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s (AAO) IRIS® Registry to examine your performance on quality measures? If so, your...
Jun 27, 20181 min read


In the News: Retina Today Spotlights Success of ABO Quarterly Questions Assessment Program
In the latest edition of Retina Today, Andy Lauer, M.D., who chairs the American Board of Ophthalmology’s (ABO) Maintenance of...
Jun 26, 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...
Mar 1, 20181 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...
Feb 6, 20182 min read


Choosing the Right Practice Improvement Activity for You
Practice improvement activities encourage continuous improvement of patient care. Working through the steps of an improvement activity,...
Jan 31, 20182 min read


New Directory Makes it Easy to Locate CME and SACME Opportunities
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) launched a new Continuing Certification Directory this month. The site hosts CME...
Jan 29, 20181 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 19, 20182 min read
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