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The American Board of Ophthalmology is pleased to welcome the following newly board-certified ophthalmologists to our diplomate community...
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- 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,...
- Apr 23, 2019
- 1 min
ABO Psychometrician Publishes Article in CLEAR Exam Review
In the Spring 2019 edition of the CLEAR Exam Review, American Board of Ophthalmology Psychometrician Sarah D. Schnabel, PhD, discusses...
- Dec 4, 2018
- 1 min
Real-Life Patient Encounters Put Board Questions to the Test
When does a test question become something more? When knowing the answer saves a life. In a recent article for The New York Times...
- 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....
- Sep 19, 2018
- 2 min
ABMS Releases Statement Opposing Increase in Government Regulation of Physicians
The American Board of Medical Specialties, which represents 24 medical specialty certification boards in the United States including the...
- 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...
- Jul 1, 2018
- 2 min
The Science of Testing: How Key Validation Ensures Fairness on ABO Examinations
Key validation is a process whereby examination items (questions) are reviewed to ensure they are fair. After the administration of an...
- May 4, 2018
- 1 min
ABO Updates Board Eligibility Policy
Eligibility for certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology now requires successful completion of all requirements, including...
- Dec 19, 2017
- 2 min
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 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,...
- 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...
- Dec 7, 2017
- 3 min
Thanksgiving, Celebration, and Hope
The year-end holidays remind us to give thanks for the past year, to celebrate all that is good in our lives, and to look forward to the...
- Nov 8, 2017
- 2 min
5 Ways to Stay On Top of Your Recertification Status
November is a great time to take stock of your recertification progress to-date and begin planning for 2018. Answer “yes” to these 5...
- 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...
- Aug 2, 2017
- 3 min
Message From the CEO: An Experiment in Cooperative Individualism
In June we looked at the ABO’s commitment to financial transparency and integrity, and last month we examined our goal of making the...
- Jan 6, 2017
- 1 min
How-To: Getting Started in MOC for 2017
Registration for all 2017 MOC activities is now open. Diplomates can manage and access activities using their Diplomate Status Page on...
- 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 13, 2016
- 1 min
100 Years Ago Today: Recognizing America's First Board Certified Doctors
Over two cold December days in Memphis, Tennessee, 10 pioneering physicians assembled at the University of Tennessee Medical School to...
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