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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
Thank You, Fall 2019 Examiners!
Examiners for the American Board of Ophthalmology are diplomates selected for their embodiment of the Board's commitment to excellence...
Nov 5, 20195 min read
New Timelines Introduced for Written, Oral Examinations
A new examination timeline in place at the American Board of Ophthalmology provides graduating residents with the opportunity to achieve...
Jul 31, 20194 min read
Goldfeller Volunteer Service Award Presented to Two Longtime Examiners
At the June 2019 Oral Examination in Rosemont, IL, two longtime American Board of Ophthalmology examiners reached the 20-examination...
Jul 3, 20191 min read
Congratulations to the Newest American Board of Ophthalmology Diplomates
The following ophthalmologists achieved certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology following the June 2019 Oral Examination...
Jul 3, 20194 min read
Thank You, June Examiners!
The American Board of Ophthalmology thanks the diplomates listed below for volunteering to examine candidates at the June 7-9 Oral...
Jun 6, 20193 min read
Newly Created Program Supports ABO Examiners with Training, Feedback, and CME
Last October, I left the American Board of Ophthalmology Oral Examination in San Francisco and flew to Los Angeles to visit my son, who...
May 17, 20192 min read
11 Ways To Get Involved With the ABO
The impetus for board certification in American medicine did not come from the federal government or even public watchdogs. It arose more...
Dec 5, 20185 min read
2018 American Board of Ophthalmology Volunteer Honor Roll
New Examiners Beardsley, Robert M. - Eugene, OR Birkholz, Emily S. - Mankato, MN Birnbach, Charles D. - Lake Forest Park, WA Bishop,...
Nov 7, 20188 min read
Congratulations and Welcome to Our Newest Diplomates (Fall 2018)
The American Board of Ophthalmology diplomate community officially grew 284 members stronger today. Please join us in congratulating the...
Nov 1, 20185 min read
Dr. Martha Wright Receives American Board of Ophthalmology's Goldfeller Volunteer Service Award
On October 5, 2018, the American Board of Ophthalmology recognized the extraordinary dedication of diplomate Martha M. Wright, MD, of...
Oct 10, 20182 min read
Thank You, San Francisco Examiners
Examiners for the American Board of Ophthalmology are diplomates selected for their embodiment of the Board's commitment to excellence...
Oct 8, 20184 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...
Aug 30, 20182 min read
Observer Calls Oral Examination a "Model of Professionalism"
Ophthalmology Times recently published a guest editorial by James Lifton, MBA, a public member of the American Board of Medical...
Aug 1, 20181 min read
Thank You, June Examiners!
The Board thanks the following diplomates for volunteering their time and talents to the administration of the June 2018 Oral Examination...
Jun 18, 20183 min read
Thank You to All Our Volunteers
National Volunteer Month is a perfect time to spotlight the hard work of board-certified ophthalmologists around the country who advance...
Apr 30, 20188 min read
The Science of Testing: How Does the ABO Create Reliable and Valid Examinations?
Note from the CEO: The ABO written and oral examinations are created through the dedicated collaboration of hundreds of volunteers along...
Dec 11, 20172 min read
Congratulations, New Diplomates!
The American Board of Ophthalmology congratulates the physicians listed below on their recent achievement of board certification in...
Nov 15, 20173 min read
Thank You, Examiners!
Examiners for the American Board of Ophthalmology are diplomates selected for their embodiment of the Board's commitment to excellence...
Nov 7, 20174 min read
For Test-Takers Impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
To our diplomates in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico scheduled to take the September DOCK Examination or the October Oral...
Sep 8, 20171 min read
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