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Special Thanks to our 2019 Volunteers
  • Dec 27, 2019
  • 11 min

Special Thanks to our 2019 Volunteers

Without the generous gift of our volunteers' time and talents, the work of the American Board of Ophthalmology would not be possible.
Congratulations, New Diplomates!
  • Nov 20, 2019
  • 5 min

Congratulations, New Diplomates!

The American Board of Ophthalmology is pleased to welcome the following newly board-certified ophthalmologists to our diplomate community...
See You in San Francisco!
  • Oct 2, 2019
  • 1 min

See You in San Francisco!

Give your certification status a check-up by checking in with the American Board of Ophthalmology at AAO 2019. All day Saturday, Sunday,...
  • Jul 31, 2019
  • 4 min

New Timelines Introduced for Written, Oral Examinations

A new examination timeline in place at the American Board of Ophthalmology provides graduating residents with the opportunity to achieve...
Goldfeller Volunteer Service Award Presented to Two Longtime Examiners
  • Jul 3, 2019
  • 1 min

Goldfeller Volunteer Service Award Presented to Two Longtime Examiners

At the June 2019 Oral Examination in Rosemont, IL, two longtime American Board of Ophthalmology examiners reached the 20-examination...
Congratulations to the Newest American Board of Ophthalmology Diplomates
  • Jul 3, 2019
  • 4 min

Congratulations to the Newest American Board of Ophthalmology Diplomates

The following ophthalmologists achieved certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology following the June 2019 Oral Examination...
Real-Life Patient Encounters Put Board Questions to the Test
  • Dec 4, 2018
  • 1 min

Real-Life Patient Encounters Put Board Questions to the Test

When does a test question become something more? When knowing the answer saves a life. In a recent article for The New York Times...
2018 American Board of Ophthalmology Volunteer Honor Roll
  • Nov 7, 2018
  • 8 min

2018 American Board of Ophthalmology Volunteer Honor Roll

New Examiners Beardsley, Robert M. - Eugene, OR Birkholz, Emily S. - Mankato, MN Birnbach, Charles D. - Lake Forest Park, WA Bishop,...
Congratulations and Welcome to Our Newest Diplomates (Fall 2018)
  • Nov 1, 2018
  • 5 min

Congratulations and Welcome to Our Newest Diplomates (Fall 2018)

The American Board of Ophthalmology diplomate community officially grew 284 members stronger today. Please join us in congratulating the...
Dr. Martha Wright Receives American Board of Ophthalmology's Goldfeller Volunteer Service Award
  • Oct 10, 2018
  • 2 min

Dr. Martha Wright Receives American Board of Ophthalmology's Goldfeller Volunteer Service Award

On October 5, 2018, the American Board of Ophthalmology recognized the extraordinary dedication of diplomate Martha M. Wright, MD, of...
ABMS Releases Certification Report
  • Oct 9, 2018
  • 2 min

ABMS Releases Certification Report

More than 880,000 physicians in the United States are board certified; California, New York, and Texas are the states with the largest...
A Test Scientist Explains: What’s Going to Be on the Test?
  • Sep 11, 2018
  • 2 min

A Test Scientist Explains: What’s Going to Be on the Test?

One of the main responsibilities of the American Board of Ophthalmology’s psychometric and examination development team is determining...
Phoenix Ophthalmologists Help Guide Oral Examination Improvements
  • Aug 30, 2018
  • 2 min

Phoenix Ophthalmologists Help Guide Oral Examination Improvements

On Tuesday, August 21, American Board of Ophthalmology Chief Executive Officer George B. Bartley, MD, met with diplomates and future Oral...
Observer Calls Oral Examination a "Model of Professionalism"
  • Aug 1, 2018
  • 1 min

Observer Calls Oral Examination a "Model of Professionalism"

Ophthalmology Times recently published a guest editorial by James Lifton, MBA, a public member of the American Board of Medical...
Congratulations and Welcome to Our Newest Diplomates
  • Jul 9, 2018
  • 6 min

Congratulations and Welcome to Our Newest Diplomates

The American Board of Ophthalmology diplomate community officially grew 287 members stronger today. Please join us in congratulating the...
Thank You, June Examiners!
  • Jun 18, 2018
  • 3 min

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...
Two Facts About ABO Standards That May (Pleasantly) Surprise You
  • Jun 1, 2018
  • 2 min

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...
ABO Updates Board Eligibility Policy
  • May 4, 2018
  • 1 min

ABO Updates Board Eligibility Policy

Eligibility for certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology now requires successful completion of all requirements, including...
The Science of Testing: Similarities and DIFs
  • Mar 26, 2018
  • 2 min

The Science of Testing: Similarities and DIFs

Do men and women answer test questions about ophthalmology differently? What about younger versus older ophthalmologists? In general,...
The Science of Testing: What if We Judged Olympic Skating Like an ABO Exam?
  • Feb 15, 2018
  • 2 min

The Science of Testing: What if We Judged Olympic Skating Like an ABO Exam?

Did you watch the Winter Olympics this year? With some sports, it’s easy to determine the winner: the first cross-country skier to cross...
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