Operations

Nov 14, 2019
1 min

ABO Director Sarah Nehls, MD, Recognized for Participation in the Council of the American Academy of

American Board of Ophthalmology Director Sarah M. Nehls, MD, of Madison, WI, was recognized for her participation on the Council of the...

Oct 3, 2019
1 min

Measuring What We Do: The ABO Scorecard

The American Board of Ophthalmology’s primary responsibility, as summarized in its mission and guiding principles, is to the public. To...

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...

Jun 14, 2019
1 min

Diplomates: Beware of Phony ‘Invoices’

A company called “Board Certified” is sending marketing materials labeled as “invoices.” The letter requests the immediate submission of...

May 22, 2019
2 min

Perspectives on the Future of Board Recertification

This month, analyses of the report on the future of recertification authored by the independent Continuing Board Certification: Vision...

Feb 22, 2019
2 min

Keeping the Public Informed

What is our responsibility, as a profession, to the public when one of our colleagues has done something wrong -- or allegedly has done...

Feb 7, 2019
3 min

American Board of Ophthalmology Adds Drs. Keith A. Warren and Martha M. Wright to its 2020 Board of

The American Board of Ophthalmology is pleased to announce that board-certified ophthalmologists Keith A. Warren, MD, of Kansas, and...

Dec 5, 2018
2 min

Drs. Sheth, Kline Named to 2019 American Board of Ophthalmology Leadership Posts

The American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) announced the appointment of directors Bhavna P. Sheth, MD, MBA, as chair, and Lanning B....

Nov 21, 2018
1 min

Two New Directors Set to Join the ABO in 2019

The American Board of Ophthalmology will welcome Chris V. Albanis, MD, and Bennie H. Jeng, MD, to the Board of Directors in 2019. Dr....

Jul 2, 2018
1 min

New Directors Set to Join the ABO in 2019

At its June meeting, the American Board of Ophthalmology voted to invite Chris V. Albanis, M.D., and Bennie H. Jeng, M.D., to join the...

Apr 27, 2018
2 min

Retiring? Changing Careers? There’s a Certification Status for That

If you’re considering retirement or your daily responsibilities have shifted away from direct patient care, there’s no reason to give up...

Dec 20, 2017
1 min

American Board of Ophthalmology Director Honored for Service to Academy Council

American Board of Ophthalmology Director Debra M. Shetlar, M.D. was recognized for her service to the Council of the American Academy of...

Dec 7, 2017
2 min

Board Transitions: Thank You, Drs. Baratz, Cameron, and Lee

On December 31, three long-serving American Board of Ophthalmology Directors will complete their eight-year terms: Keith H. Baratz, M.D.,...

Dec 7, 2017
1 min

2018 Board Leadership Announced

Dale K. Heuer, M.D., has been named chair of the American Board of Ophthalmology for 2018. Dr. Heuer has served the ABO as a director for...

Sep 7, 2017
2 min

Meet the ABO's Newest Director: Dr. Ann Acers-Warn

Oklahoma ophthalmologist Ann Acers-Warn, M.D., MBA, will join the American Board of Ophthalmology as a Director beginning in January...

Dec 10, 2016
2 min

John Clarkson, M.D., Completes 10-Year Term as Executive Director/CEO

This month we say thank you and farewell to American Board of Ophthalmology Executive Director and CEO John G. Clarkson, M.D., after 10...

Dec 5, 2016
1 min

Four ABO Directors Conclude 8-Year Terms

On December 31, four Directors of the American Board of Ophthalmology will mark the culmination of eight years of dedicated Board...

Dec 1, 2016
3 min

George B. Bartley, M.D., Named CEO

In 2016, American Board of Ophthalmology Directors appointed George B. Bartley, M.D., to the position of CEO, effective January 1, 2017....

Nov 28, 2016
1 min

Board Welcomes Sarah M. Nehls, M.D., and Steven J. Gedde, M.D.

Two new Directors and longtime volunteers will join the American Board of Ophthalmology in 2017. The Board welcomes: Sarah M. Nehls,...