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What Do You Love About Ophthalmology?
It’s July—which means it’s time to welcome the newest group of medical school graduates as they begin their ophthalmic training at...
Jul 6, 20171 min read
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Quarterly Questions Pilot Program: First Quarter Report-Out
Thank you to the 972 early adopters who helped the American Board of Ophthalmology to pilot our new Quarterly Questions program. In the...
Jul 2, 20172 min read
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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...
Jul 1, 20173 min read
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Do Physicians Need More Business Training?
This week, LinkedIn published a recent survey of 500 physicians in the United States. The findings suggested that doctors believe their...
Jun 29, 20171 min read
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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 22, 20172 min read
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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...
Jun 9, 20174 min read
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Drs. Borchert & Tabbara to Receive Volunteer Award
The Board is pleased to recognize the longtime service of volunteers Mark S. Borchert, M.D., and Khalid F. Tabbara, M.D., by presenting...
Jun 9, 20171 min read
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Thank You, Chicago Examiners
The Board thanks the following diplomates for volunteering their time and talents to the administration of the June 9-11 Oral Examination...
Jun 9, 20172 min read
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In Memoriam: Emeritus Director Lee Duffner, M.D.
The American Board of Ophthalmology mourns the loss of Lee Duffner, M.D., who served as a director of the Board from 1995 through 2002....
Jun 8, 20171 min read
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Remembering Emeritus Director Robert C. Drews, M.D.
Robert C. Drews, M.D., Emeritus Board Director, 1985-1992, passed away, May 9, 2017. He was fondly known as Bob by all who knew him. He...
May 26, 20172 min read
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ABO Launches Patient Experience Survey-Based Quality Improvement Pilot
The American Board of Ophthalmology is now accepting sign-ups from up to 20 diplomates interested in piloting the development of a...
May 5, 20171 min read
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WATCH: Measuring What Matters, a Webcast by ABO Public Director Scott Wallace
In this 15-minute video, ABO Public Director Scott Wallace, Managing Director of the Value Institute of Health and Care at the Dell...
May 5, 20171 min read
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5 Great Reasons to Try the Quarterly Questions Pilot
Nearly 800 diplomates have tried the new Quarterly Questions Pilot Program. Will you be next? In this one-minute video, we present the...
May 4, 20171 min read
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