Jun 1, 20182 min readTwo Facts About ABO Standards That May (Pleasantly) Surprise YouIn early May, 18 board-certified ophthalmologists met with American Board of Ophthalmology Psychometrician Sarah D. Schnabel, Ph.D., to...
Dec 11, 20172 min readThe 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 readHigh 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 readWebinar: Join the Quarterly Questions Development TeamWhere do American Board of Ophthalmology assessment questions come from? Hundreds of diplomates volunteer their time and expertise each...
Dec 15, 20161 min readWhat Professional Achievement Means to MeI 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 readSurvey: Set the Knowledge Standards for Board Certified OphthalmologistsThe ABO invites you to complete the following surveys to update the knowledge standards used to assess board certified ophthalmologists....
Dec 8, 20162 min read5 Reasons Your Board Certification is Still a Big Deal1. Your certificate is still the only recognized credential for expertise in ophthalmology. For patients, there has never been more...