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Ideas Wanted: A Fresh, Fun Future for Quarterly Questions
Last year, in partnership with our diplomate community and societies in ophthalmology, we created a new assessment and learning tool for...
Mar 29, 20181 min read
Explore the ABO Patient Safety Activity
National Patient Safety Week may be behind us, but patient safety learning is always available online, on-demand through the American...
Mar 28, 20181 min read
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,...
Mar 26, 20182 min read
Quarterly Questions Program Featured in ABMS Insights
Some specialty boards within the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) community have begun incorporating journal articles into...
Mar 16, 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...
Mar 1, 20181 min read
Article-Based Learning and Assessment in Quarterly Questions
“Must-read” articles from the peer-reviewed literature play a pivotal role in the American Board of Ophthalmology’s (ABO) Quarterly...
Feb 6, 20182 min read
How to Maintain Certification in 2018
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) encourages board-certified ophthalmologists to advance their excellence in knowledge, skills, and...
Jan 18, 20182 min read
Ophthalmology Times Dubs Quarterly Questions the "Gold Standard" for Certification
In American Board of Ophthalmology Diplomate Dr. Joshua Mali's latest blog entry for Ophthalmology Times, he explores the new Quarterly...
Jan 12, 20181 min read
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,...
Jan 4, 20181 min read
New SACME Option: 2018 American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting
The American Board of Ophthalmology will recognize attendance at the 2018 American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting for up to 8 credits of...
Jan 3, 20181 min read
Join the Multi-Specialty Vision Commission for the Future of Board Certification
T he Planning Committee for the Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future initiative is issuing a Call for Nominations for 21...
Dec 19, 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...
Dec 11, 20172 min read
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,...
Dec 7, 20171 min read
Talk About the Future of Certification With Us in New Orleans
UPDATE: Couldn't join us for the discussion? Download the slide presentation. Join American Board of Ophthalmology Directors at the 2017...
Nov 8, 20171 min read
Deadline Extended: Take the DOCK online, on demand through December 1st
The deadline for completing the 2017 DOCK Examination has been extended to December 1. If you are currently eligible for the DOCK Exam...
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 6, 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 24, 20171 min read
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...
Sep 8, 20171 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, 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 3, 20173 min read
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