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Jun 1, 20182 min read
Two Facts About ABO Standards That May (Pleasantly) Surprise You
In early May, 18 board-certified ophthalmologists met with American Board of Ophthalmology Psychometrician Sarah D. Schnabel, Ph.D., to...
Dec 11, 20172 min read
The Science of Testing: How Does the ABO Create Reliable and Valid Examinations?
Note from the CEO: The ABO written and oral examinations are created through the dedicated collaboration of hundreds of volunteers along...
Jul 1, 20173 min read
High or Low: Where Should We Set the Bar?
Last month, we began an examination of the seven principles that support the ABO’s mission: “To serve the public by certifying...
Feb 3, 20171 min read
Webinar: Join the Quarterly Questions Development Team
Where do American Board of Ophthalmology assessment questions come from? Hundreds of diplomates volunteer their time and expertise each...
Dec 15, 20161 min read
What Professional Achievement Means to Me
I had never given much thought on what it means to be a Diplomate until I read the question here. It did bring memories of long hard...
Dec 13, 20163 min read
Survey: Set the Knowledge Standards for Board Certified Ophthalmologists
The ABO invites you to complete the following surveys to update the knowledge standards used to assess board certified ophthalmologists....
Dec 8, 20162 min read
5 Reasons Your Board Certification is Still a Big Deal
1. Your certificate is still the only recognized credential for expertise in ophthalmology. For patients, there has never been more...
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