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Nov 8, 2017
1 min

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 be performed online in approximately 10-15 minutes. Your participation will inform and guide the redesign of abop.org by offering insights into how users think about the web content, how they perceive pieces of content to relate to each other, and what labels they use to describe categories of content. What will I be doing in the study? You

Sep 6, 2017
3 min

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 from colleagues who have retired, as they inexplicably find their schedules more crowded than when they were working. And it is a universal theme amongst the diplomates who have participated in the multiple focus groups we have conducted during the past several months. We had that truism in mind when we drafted our fourth mission-supporting p

Jul 2, 2017
2 min

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 first three months of this initiative, participants answered 17,626 questions related to comprehensive ophthalmology and provided valuable feedback that the ABO will use to improve the Quarterly Questions pilot. New questions for the third quarter of 2017 are now available at https://questions.abop.org. (If you haven’t explored this optional

May 4, 2017
1 min

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 top five reasons to give this optional pilot program a try, according to diplomates who've tried the program. (Comments are kept anonymous to maintain diplomate privacy.) If you're ready to get started, simply log in to questions.abop.org. #pilots #americanboardofophthalmology #abocertification #collaboration #abo #codesign

Mar 3, 2017
1 min

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 held at the American Board of Ophthalmology Office in Bala Cynwyd, PA. The session will be moderated by Board Director Jane Bailey, M.D. and ABO CEO George Bartley, M.D. The event will be held from 9 AM to 3 PM on Friday, March 10th. The Board will provide breakfast and lunch, and will reimburse ground travel expenses. Click here to sign up

Mar 3, 2017
1 min

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 assessment pilot program, Quarterly Questions. Beta testers will be asked to log into the platform the week of March 13th and provide the Board with feedback and suggestions on the program and the user experience. To quality as a beta tester, you should be: A board-certified diplomate of the ABO Enrolled in Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Ava

Feb 3, 2017
2 min

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 continuous certification focused on recognizing professional achievements that are more closely linked to the needs of our patients and the diplomate community. Today, I’m pleased to describe three important developments that move us closer to this goal. Effective immediately, Periodic Ophthalmic Review Tests (PORTs) are no longer required a

Feb 2, 2017
1 min

Research Opportunity: ABMS Visiting Scholars

American Board of Ophthalmology candidates and diplomates are invited to apply for The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Visiting Scholars Program, a one-year, part-time program intended to provide exposure to the fields of professional assessment and education, quality improvement, and regulatory policy while promoting research and scholarship in areas related to Board Certification. Scholars receive: Support from ABMS leadership to enhance their research projects

Jan 6, 2017
1 min

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 complete and is completely confidential. Your responses will help improve board certification in ophthalmology. http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3284757/Professional-Achievement-Survey #codesign #collaboration #feedback #survey

Jan 6, 2017
1 min

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 Colleagues Roundtable Session on Board Certification. American Board of Ophthalmology Chief Executive Officer George Bartley, M.D., and 2017 Board Chair Paul P. Lee, M.D., J.D., will host. The one-hour roundtable is designed to be an informal discussion where diplomates can share their ideas, interests, and suggestions for designing the certifi

Dec 10, 2016
2 min

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 certification, Co-Design will provide a range of opportunities for diplomates to shape the future of certification programs and processes. Co-Design is an approach to change that involves all stakeholders as partners--not just participants--to ensure the end result meets their needs. Co-Design programs have been used successfully in a number