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Congratulations, New Diplomates!
The American Board of Ophthalmology is pleased to welcome the following newly board-certified ophthalmologists to our diplomate community...
Nov 20, 20195 min read
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 3, 20191 min read
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,...
Oct 2, 20191 min read
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...
Apr 23, 20191 min read
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...
Dec 4, 20181 min read
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....
Nov 21, 20181 min read
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...
Sep 19, 20182 min read
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 2, 20181 min read
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...
Jul 1, 20182 min read
ABO Updates Board Eligibility Policy
Eligibility for certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology now requires successful completion of all requirements, including...
May 4, 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
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
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, 20171 min read
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...
Dec 7, 20173 min read
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...
Nov 8, 20172 min read
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...
Oct 1, 20171 min read
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...
Aug 2, 20173 min read
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...
Jan 6, 20171 min read
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 22, 201622 min read
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...
Dec 13, 20161 min read
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