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May 16, 20193 min read

ABO Diplomate Earns National Award for Community Service and Professional Achievement

Congratulations to American Board of Ophthalmology Diplomate Lawrence Najarian, MD, of Bedminster, NJ, who received the 2019 Ellis Island...

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...

Mar 1, 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...

Feb 28, 20182 min read

Apply Now for the ABMS Visiting Scholars Program

The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Visiting Scholars Program is a one-year, part-time program that is intended to provide...

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...

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, 20172 min read

ABO Mourns Dr. William H. Spencer, 1925-2017, Former Executive Director and Emeritus Director

It is with deep sadness that the American Board of Ophthalmology notes the passing of William H. Spencer, M.D., Director of the Board...

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 24, 20171 min read

In the News: Quarterly Questions Pilot Makes Top Stories of 2017 List in Ophthalmology Times

In a new blog post published by Ophthalmology Times, Florida diplomate Joshua Mali, M.D., highlights the American Board of...

Sep 19, 20171 min read

Link: Committing to a Culture of Patient Safety in this Month's Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology

In the September issue of the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology Director Sophia Chung, M.D., and Emeritus...

Sep 7, 20172 min read

Meet the ABO's Newest Director: Dr. Ann Acers-Warn

Oklahoma ophthalmologist Ann Acers-Warn, M.D., MBA, will join the American Board of Ophthalmology as a Director beginning in January...

Sep 6, 20173 min read

Quarterly Questions Pilot: Your Feedback Drives Q4 Changes

The American Board of Ophthalmology is pleased to announce three changes to the upcoming article-based portion of the pilot, which begins...

Sep 6, 20171 min read

Special Thanks to Our 2017 Exam Development Volunteers

Thank you to our 2017 Exam Development Volunteers for their work in developing and reviewing content for American Board of Ophthalmology...

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...

Sep 5, 20171 min read

Mark Your Calendar: ABO Learning Lounge @ AAO17, Monday, Nov. 13, 3:30 PM

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Aug 3, 20173 min read

New pilot programs present alternative pathways to improving practice, assessing knowledge

Have you tried the American Board of Ophthalmology’s newest pilots for improving practice performance and assessing ophthalmic knowledge?...

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...

Aug 1, 20171 min read

Infographic: Get Set for the 2017 DOCK

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Jul 21, 20171 min read

How to Use Your IRIS® Registry Dashboard for MOC

Did you know that you can use the American Academy of Ophthalmology's IRIS® Registry dashboard to create your own Improvement in Medical...

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...