Nov 14, 20191 minABO Director Sarah Nehls, MD, Recognized for Participation in the Council of the American Academy ofAmerican Board of Ophthalmology Director Sarah M. Nehls, MD, of Madison, WI, was recognized for her participation on the Council of the American Academy of O...
Oct 3, 20191 minMeasuring What We Do: The ABO ScorecardThe American Board of Ophthalmology’s primary responsibility, as summarized in its mission and guiding principles, is to the public. To help track progress t...
Oct 2, 20191 minSee 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, and Monday during th...
Jul 31, 20194 minNew Timelines Introduced for Written, Oral ExaminationsA new examination timeline in place at the American Board of Ophthalmology provides graduating residents with the opportunity to achieve board certification w...
Jun 14, 20191 minDiplomates: Beware of Phony ‘Invoices’A company called “Board Certified” is sending marketing materials labeled as “invoices.” The letter requests the immediate submission of your credit card inf...
May 22, 20192 minPerspectives on the Future of Board RecertificationThis month, analyses of the report on the future of recertification authored by the independent Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future Commiss...
Feb 22, 20192 minKeeping the Public InformedWhat is our responsibility, as a profession, to the public when one of our colleagues has done something wrong -- or allegedly has done something wrong? The ...
Feb 7, 20193 minAmerican 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 Martha M. Wright, MD, of...
Dec 5, 20182 minDrs. Sheth, Kline Named to 2019 American Board of Ophthalmology Leadership PostsThe American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) announced the appointment of directors Bhavna P. Sheth, MD, MBA, as chair, and Lanning B. Kline, MD, as vice chair,...
Nov 21, 20181 minTwo New Directors Set to Join the ABO in 2019The American Board of Ophthalmology will welcome Chris V. Albanis, MD, and Bennie H. Jeng, MD, to the Board of Directors in 2019. Dr. Albanis is a Managing P...
Jul 2, 20181 minNew Directors Set to Join the ABO in 2019At 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 Board of Directors in ...
Apr 27, 20182 minRetiring? Changing Careers? There’s a Certification Status for ThatIf you’re considering retirement or your daily responsibilities have shifted away from direct patient care, there’s no reason to give up your hard-earned Ame...
Dec 20, 20171 minAmerican Board of Ophthalmology Director Honored for Service to Academy CouncilAmerican Board of Ophthalmology Director Debra M. Shetlar, M.D. was recognized for her service to the Council of the American Academy of Ophthalmology during...
Dec 7, 20172 minBoard Transitions: Thank You, Drs. Baratz, Cameron, and LeeOn December 31, three long-serving American Board of Ophthalmology Directors will complete their eight-year terms: Keith H. Baratz, M.D., joined the ABO in 2...
Dec 7, 20171 min2018 Board Leadership AnnouncedDale 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 seven years, partic...
Sep 7, 20172 minMeet the ABO's Newest Director: Dr. Ann Acers-WarnOklahoma ophthalmologist Ann Acers-Warn, M.D., MBA, will join the American Board of Ophthalmology as a Director beginning in January 2018. Her four-year term...
Dec 10, 20162 minJohn Clarkson, M.D., Completes 10-Year Term as Executive Director/CEOThis month we say thank you and farewell to American Board of Ophthalmology Executive Director and CEO John G. Clarkson, M.D., after 10 years of steadfast le...
Dec 5, 20161 minFour ABO Directors Conclude 8-Year TermsOn December 31, four Directors of the American Board of Ophthalmology will mark the culmination of eight years of dedicated Board service. (Top left) Directo...
Dec 1, 20163 minGeorge B. Bartley, M.D., Named CEOIn 2016, American Board of Ophthalmology Directors appointed George B. Bartley, M.D., to the position of CEO, effective January 1, 2017. Dr. Bartley, a board...
Nov 28, 20161 minBoard 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, M.D., Associate Professo...