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Jun 27, 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 23, 20181 min read
Ophthalmology Influencers Come Together at ASOPRS 2018 Spring Symposium
American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) subspecialty liaison Jeremiah Tao, M.D., recently organized a panel of speakers at the ASOPRS 2018...
Jun 18, 20183 min read
Thank You, June Examiners!
The Board thanks the following diplomates for volunteering their time and talents to the administration of the June 2018 Oral Examination...
May 4, 20181 min read
Emeritus Director Receives Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Service Award
The ABO extends its congratulations to Emeritus Director J. Douglas Cameron, M.D., MBA, who will receive the Minnesota Academy of...
Apr 19, 20181 min read
U.S. News & World Report Asks the ABO How to Find a Qualified Ophthalmologist
Writer Elaine Howley, of U.S. News & World Report, recently spoke with American Board of Ophthalmology CEO George B. Bartley, M.D., about...
Jan 31, 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 29, 20181 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 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 17, 20181 min read
The Science of Testing: Why Do We Write Four Options for Multiple-Choice Questions?
The American Board of Ophthalmology writes multiple-choice examination questions (items) with four options: A, B, C, and D. One of those...
Jan 8, 20181 min read
Report: Docs Spend More Time With Computers Than Patients
In a recent post for Forbes, author, physician, and behavioral scientist Peter Ubel writes about something that may be coming between you...
Dec 20, 20171 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 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
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 15, 20173 min read
Congratulations, New Diplomates!
The American Board of Ophthalmology congratulates the physicians listed below on their recent achievement of board certification in...
Nov 8, 20171 min read
Help Design the New ABOP.ORG
Are you interested in participating in an online usability study of the American Board of Ophthalmology’s website? This remote study can...
Nov 7, 20174 min read
Thank You, Examiners!
Examiners for the American Board of Ophthalmology are diplomates selected for their embodiment of the Board's commitment to excellence...
Oct 19, 20171 min read
ABO Chair Paul P. Lee, M.D., J.D, Elected to National Academy of Medicine
Paul P. Lee, M.D., J.D., chair of the American Board of Ophthalmology, became one of 80 new members elected to the National Academy of...
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,...
Oct 4, 20174 min read
Message from the CEO: It’s About You
“ABO diplomates are professionals and colleagues, and we honor them accordingly.” For me, this is the most personal and, arguably, the...
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