Congratulations to the Newest American Board of Ophthalmology Diplomates
The following ophthalmologists achieved certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology following the June 2019 Oral Examination...
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Nov 1, 20185 min read
Congratulations and Welcome to Our Newest Diplomates (Fall 2018)
The American Board of Ophthalmology diplomate community officially grew 284 members stronger today. Please join us in congratulating the...
Jul 26, 20182 min read
How the ABO Reports Your Certification Status
A recent American Academy of Ophthalmology Advisory Recommendation requested that the American Board of Ophthalmology modify its public...
Jul 9, 20186 min read
Congratulations and Welcome to Our Newest Diplomates
The American Board of Ophthalmology diplomate community officially grew 287 members stronger today. Please join us in congratulating the...
Jul 5, 20184 min read
Nine Trailblazers Who Championed Ophthalmology’s Independence in Medicine
The founding Directors of the American Board of Ophthalmology included some of the most prominent ophthalmologists of the day. Directors,...
Jul 1, 20182 min read
The Science of Testing: How Key Validation Ensures Fairness on ABO Examinations
Key validation is a process whereby examination items (questions) are reviewed to ensure they are fair. After the administration of an...
May 4, 20181 min read
ABO Updates Board Eligibility Policy
Eligibility for certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology now requires successful completion of all requirements, including...
Apr 27, 20182 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...
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,...
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 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,...
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...
Nov 8, 20172 min read
5 Ways to Stay On Top of Your Recertification Status
November is a great time to take stock of your recertification progress to-date and begin planning for 2018. Answer “yes” to these 5...
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 1, 20171 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...
Sep 6, 20173 min read
Message from the CEO: Striving for Balance
“Busy busy.” That’s the usual answer I get from my 82-year-old mother when I ask her how she is doing. One often hears the same refrain...
Aug 2, 20173 min read
Message From the CEO: An Experiment in Cooperative Individualism
In June we looked at the ABO’s commitment to financial transparency and integrity, and last month we examined our goal of making the...
Jul 7, 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 6, 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...
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