Diplomate Digest - The American Board of Ophthalmology Blog

American Board of Ophthalmology Director Steven Gedde, MD, was tapped into Iron Arrow this month at a traditional tapping ceremony. Iron Arrow is the University of Miami’s highest honor society. Based on Seminole Indian tradition, Iron Arrow recognizes those in the university community who exemplify the qualities of leadership, character, humility, scholarship, and love of alma mater. A glaucoma specialist, Dr. Gedde is Bascom Palmer’s vice chair of education and the residenc

The American Board of Ophthalmology congratulates the following diplomates on their recent appointment to the role of president within their subspecialty and professional societies: Rachel E. Davis, MD, New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology Jennifer Loh, MD, CEDARS/Aspens Society Timothy G. Murray, MD MBA, American Society of Retina Specialists William Trattler, MD, American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery #2019 #leadership #professionalachievement

The American Board of Ophthalmology congratulates Director Debra J. Shetlar, MD, who was recently voted president-elect of the American Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists and Pathologists (AAOOP). She will remain president-elect of the society for two years before serving as president for two years. Dr. Shetlar is an associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Pathology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. She is also a staff physician at the Michael E.

The American Board of Ophthalmology is pleased to announce that board-certified ophthalmologists Keith A. Warren, MD, of Kansas, and Martha M. Wright, MD, of Minnesota, will join the Board of Directors effective January 1, 2020. As part of a new on-boarding process for incoming ABO directors, both Drs. Warren and Wright will attend ABO meetings throughout 2019 as non-voting members. Keith A. Warren, MD Dr. Warren serves as Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at the University

The American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) announced the appointment of directors Bhavna P. Sheth, MD, MBA, as chair, and Lanning B. Kline, MD, as vice chair, beginning January 1, 2019. Dr. Sheth is a tenured professor of ophthalmology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), chief of comprehensive ophthalmology at the Eye Institute, and chief of ophthalmology at Zablocki VA Medical Center, all located in Milwaukee. In 2019, she will begin the eighth and final year of her te

American Board of Ophthalmology CEO George B. Bartley, M.D. recently gave a talk on the history of women associated with the ABO at the 2018 Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. The talk honored their pioneering spirits and enduring legacies as the earliest and most influential women linked to board certification in ophthalmology. Dr. Bartley's presentation included information about: Ophthalmologist and researcher Laura A. Lane, M.D., first woman

The founding Directors of the American Board of Ophthalmology included some of the most prominent ophthalmologists of the day. Directors, who believed in setting high standards for the protection of the profession and the public, represented each of the three founding organizations: the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, the American Ophthalmological Society, and the Section on Ophthalmology of the American Medical Association. The nine original directors o

The American Board of Ophthalmology congratulates diplomate Keith D. Carter, M.D., F.A.C.S., who began his term as the 122nd president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology on January 1. Dr. Carter was elected by the Academy’s community of ophthalmologists in recognition of his scientific leadership, international reputation as a leading academician and teacher, and his deep commitment to advocacy for patients and the profession. Read more» #professionalachievement #diplom

Members of American Board of Ophthalmology leadership participated in the ACGME Review Committee for Ophthalmology held January 4-5, 2018. ACGME Review Committees meet twice annually to conduct accreditation review and discuss other matters pertaining to education in the specialty. Pictured from left to right: Kathleen Quinn-Leering, Ph.D., ACGME Executive Director for Ophthalmology Review Committee (RC) Jenny Campbell, M.A., Associate Executive Director for Ophthalmology RC

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 seven years, participating in the Finance, Conflict of Interest, and Oral Examination Committees. He is professor and chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he is also the director of the Eye Institute. Dr. Heuer earned a medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg Sch

With deep sadness, we share with you that our friend and Emeritus Director Dr. William S. Tasman has passed away at the age of 88. Dr. Tasman, noted practitioner and philanthropist, served as a Director of the American Board of Ophthalmology from 1985 to 1992. In addition to championing higher standards in the practice of ophthalmology, he took the lead in planning the 75th anniversary celebration of the Board. He also presented at the Board’s Centennial Symposium in San Fran

Today marks the centennial of the first American Board of Ophthalmology examination. A century on, does board certification matter? The intent of certification, simply put, is to serve the public by certifying physicians by verifying competency. Such a mission -- to improve the common weal -- seems appropriate and, some might argue, even admirable. But can’t participation in continuing medical education (CME) courses, along with maintenance of an unrestricted license to pract

This month we say thank you and farewell to American Board of Ophthalmology Executive Director and CEO John G. Clarkson, M.D., after 10 years of steadfast leadership. Dr. Clarkson is a nationally distinguished practitioner, researcher, and educator with a celebrated career in ophthalmology spanning more than 40 years. He is also Dean Emeritus and Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, FL. Under Dr. Clarkson’s leadership, the

On December 31, four Directors of the American Board of Ophthalmology will mark the culmination of eight years of dedicated Board service. (Top left) Director H. Culver Boldt, M.D., is the Marion and Frederick Fuerste, M.D., Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of Ocular Echography Service, and Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. During his time on the Board, Dr. Boldt focused on enhancing Maintenance of Certifi

In 2016, American Board of Ophthalmology Directors appointed George B. Bartley, M.D., to the position of CEO, effective January 1, 2017. Dr. Bartley, a board certified ophthalmologist and Mayo Clinic surgeon, professor, and administrator, will succeed retiring Executive Director John G. Clarkson, M.D. “Dr. Bartley possesses a powerful combination of ophthalmic expertise and business experience,” said Nancy A. Hamming, M.D., ABO Chair. “His impressive record of accomplishment

Dale K. Heuer, M.D., was named 2017 American Board of Ophthalmology Vice Chair during the Board's Fall 2016 meeting. Dr. Heuer is Professor and Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, where he is also Director of the Eye Institute. To learn more about Dr. Heuer's areas of practice focus and professional activities, visit his profile page on the MCW website. To connect with Dr. Heuer, send a message to vicechair@abop.org. #leadership

Paul P. Lee, M.D., J.D., was named Chair of the American Board of Ophthalmology for 2017 at the Board's November business meeting. Dr. Lee, who specializes in glaucoma, cataract, and anterior segment disease, is the F. Bruce Fralick Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School and Director of the W.K. Kellogg Eye Center. In the video above, Dr. Paul Lee discusses the importance of treating patients as people as part of