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Aug 30, 20182 min read
Phoenix Ophthalmologists Help Guide Oral Examination Improvements
On Tuesday, August 21, American Board of Ophthalmology Chief Executive Officer George B. Bartley, MD, met with diplomates and future Oral...


May 31, 20181 min read
Thank You, Florida Diplomates
In early May, diplomates in Orlando and Tampa, Florida joined representatives from the ABO to discuss opportunities for the future of the...


Mar 29, 20181 min read
Ideas Wanted: A Fresh, Fun Future for Quarterly Questions
Last year, in partnership with our diplomate community and societies in ophthalmology, we created a new assessment and learning tool for...


Dec 19, 20172 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 7, 20171 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,...


Nov 8, 20171 min read
Help Design the New ABOP.ORG
Are you interested in participating in an online usability study of the American Board of Ophthalmology’s website? This remote study can...
Sep 6, 20173 min read
Message from the CEO: Striving for Balance
“Busy busy.” That’s the usual answer I get from my 82-year-old mother when I ask her how she is doing. One often hears the same refrain...


May 5, 20171 min read
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 4, 20171 min read
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...


Apr 5, 20172 min read
Pilot Opportunity: Turn Insights into Opportunities with a Registry-Based QI Project
If you use the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s IRIS® (Intelligent Research in Sight) Registry, you receive detailed monthly reports...


Apr 5, 20171 min read
Special Delivery: Check Your Mailbox for the Diplomate Pin
All American Board of Ophthalmology diplomates have been sent a pin and postcard in the mail as pictured here. Please check for yours...


Mar 31, 20171 min read
Get to Know Public Director Scott Wallace, Patient Experience Pioneer
American Board of Ophthalmology Public Director Scott Wallace, JD, MBA, is the managing director of the Value Institute for Health and...


Mar 3, 20171 min read
Opportunity: Join us Friday, March 10th
If you’re a diplomate in the Greater Philadelphia region, please join us Friday, March 10th for our next Diplomate Experience Group to be...


Mar 3, 20171 min read
Beta Testers Wanted: Be the First to Try Quarterly Questions
We’re looking for volunteers to provide feedback on the beta release of the American Board of Ophthalmology’s first-ever alternative...


Feb 3, 20172 min read
Video: Announcing Three Important Changes for MOC
Last June, the American Board of Ophthalmology announced its commitment to transition Maintenance of Certification (MOC) to a program of...


Feb 3, 20171 min read
Webinar: Join the Quarterly Questions Development Team
Where do American Board of Ophthalmology assessment questions come from? Hundreds of diplomates volunteer their time and expertise each...


Feb 1, 20171 min read
February Survey: Your Website Experience
This month, we’re asking diplomates to help us improve the ABO website—specifically, the features and functions of your Status Page on...


Jan 6, 20171 min read
Survey: 5 Questions on Professional Achievement
Click the link below to participate in a short 5-question survey on professional achievement. The survey will take 1-2 minutes to...
Jan 6, 20171 min read
Grab Breakfast With Us at AUPO 2017
Are you attending the 2017 AUPO Annual Meeting in San Diego? If so, please join us Friday, January 27 at 6:45 AM for a Breakfast with...


Dec 10, 20162 min read
Co-Design: A Diplomate-Powered Partnership for Changing Board Certification
In 2017, you'll hear a lot about "Co-Design." An initiative that reflects the Board's commitment to community and collaboration in board...
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