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ABO Director Steven Gedde, MD, Inducted into University Honor Society
American Board of Ophthalmology Director Steven Gedde, MD, was tapped into Iron Arrow this month at a traditional tapping ceremony. Iron...
Nov 13, 20191 min read
In the News: Diplomates Assume New Society Leadership Posts
The American Board of Ophthalmology congratulates the following diplomates on their recent appointment to the role of president within...
Oct 17, 20191 min read
ABO Director Dr. Debra J. Shetlar Named President-Elect of AAOOP
The American Board of Ophthalmology congratulates Director Debra J. Shetlar, MD, who was recently voted president-elect of the American...
Feb 8, 20191 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
Honoring Pioneering Women in Ophthalmology's History
American Board of Ophthalmology CEO George B. Bartley, M.D. recently gave a talk on the history of women associated with the ABO at the...
Aug 19, 20181 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 5, 20184 min read
Congratulations to ABO Diplomate Keith Carter, M.D., 2018 American Academy of Ophthalmology Presiden
The American Board of Ophthalmology congratulates diplomate Keith D. Carter, M.D., F.A.C.S., who began his term as the 122nd president of...
Jan 5, 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,...
Jan 4, 20181 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
Remembering Emeritus Director William S. Tasman, M.D.
With deep sadness, we share with you that our friend and Emeritus Director Dr. William S. Tasman has passed away at the age of 88. Dr....
Mar 29, 20171 min read
100 Years of Questions: A Message from CEO-Elect George B. Bartley, M.D.
Today marks the centennial of the first American Board of Ophthalmology examination. A century on, does board certification matter? The...
Dec 13, 20163 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
Dale K. Heuer, M.D., Elected 2017 Vice Chair
Dale K. Heuer, M.D., was named 2017 American Board of Ophthalmology Vice Chair during the Board's Fall 2016 meeting. Dr. Heuer is...
Nov 25, 20161 min read
Paul P. Lee, M.D., J.D., Named 2017 Chair
Paul P. Lee, M.D., J.D., was named Chair of the American Board of Ophthalmology for 2017 at the Board's November business meeting. Dr....
Nov 23, 20161 min read
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