Initial Certification 2/2

Jan 4, 2018
1 min

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,...

Dec 11, 2017
2 min

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...

Dec 7, 2017
1 min

VIDEO: ABO CEO Chats with Young Ophthalmologists

At the 2017 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting in New Orleans, American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) CEO George B. Bartley,...

Nov 15, 2017
3 min

Congratulations, New Diplomates!

The American Board of Ophthalmology congratulates the physicians listed below on their recent achievement of board certification in...

Nov 7, 2017
4 min

Thank You, Examiners!

Examiners for the American Board of Ophthalmology are diplomates selected for their embodiment of the Board's commitment to excellence...

Oct 1, 2017
1 min

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 8, 2017
1 min

For Test-Takers Impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

To our diplomates in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico scheduled to take the September DOCK Examination or the October Oral...

Jul 7, 2017
1 min

Congratulations, New Diplomates!

The American Board of Ophthalmology is pleased to welcome 261 newly board certified ophthalmologists to the diplomate community. We...

Jul 1, 2017
3 min

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...

Jun 22, 2017
2 min

A Fascinating Journey to the ABO Oral Exams

Pinar Aydin O'Dwyer, MD, PhD, is Professor of Ophthalmology and a Neuro-ophthalmologist in Ankara, Turkey. She is a member of the ICO...

Jun 9, 2017
4 min

Financial Stewardship FAQs

Over the next few months, Diplomate Digest will feature each of the seven principles that support the ABO’s mission: To serve the public...

Apr 6, 2017
1 min

Take the April Diplomate Survey on Board Certification

The April Diplomate Survey is designed to collect diplomate insights and information that will allow the Board to better connect...

Apr 5, 2017
1 min

Special Delivery: Check Your Mailbox for the Diplomate Pin

All American Board of Ophthalmology diplomates have been sent a pin and postcard in the mail as pictured here. Please check for yours...

Mar 14, 2017
2 min

ABO Statement on the ABMS Designation of 'Area of Focused Practice'

Today, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the umbrella organization for the nation’s 24 medical specialty certification...

Dec 22, 2016
22 min

Congratulations, New and Newly Recertified Diplomates!

The American Board of Ophthalmology welcomed the following new diplomates in 2016: Aaker, Grant - Olympia, WA Abdul Aziz, Hassan -...

Dec 20, 2016
1 min

Standard Setting Update: Your First 100 Cups of Coffee

Thank you to the following diplomates (and to all those who did not enter their names) for completing the Job Analysis Survey. Please...

Dec 13, 2016
3 min

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, 2016
2 min

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...

Nov 28, 2016
1 min

Could You Pass the 1919 Written Exam?

See for yourself with the questions below: Embryology: Describe the development of the eyelids. Anatomy: Describe the lachrymal...