activities · 7
what they do
capacity building · 7
- Facilitating sub-specialty and journal club meetings Member Meetings and ConventionsThe organization holds two Sub-Specialty/Journal Club meetings annually, providing a forum for members and applicants to present and discuss personal cases or published articles.
- Hosting Sub-Specialty/Journal Club meetings Member Meetings and ConventionsThe organization holds two Sub-Specialty/Journal Club meetings annually, providing a forum for members and applicants to present and discuss personal cases or published articles.
- Hosting educational meetings and events for ophthalmologists Vitreoretinal Surgery Education & TrainingThe organization hosts four annual educational meetings between September and April, featuring prominent ophthalmologists and experts discussing topics such as cataract, cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics, and retina. They also hold two Sub-Specialty/Journal Club meetings annually for case and article discussions.
- Managing organizational administration and finances Association Governance & Financial OversightThe Secretary-Treasurer maintains meeting minutes, manages records, property, and funds, issues meeting notices, arranges dinners, annually publishes Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, maintains a member roster, bills members for dues, deposits funds, keeps financial accounts, renders financial statements, and handles correspondence.
- Managing organizational administration and finances Association Governance & Financial OversightThe Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for maintaining meeting minutes, managing records, property, and funds, issuing meeting notices, arranging dinners, publishing Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, maintaining a member roster, billing members for dues, depositing funds, keeping financial accounts, rendering financial statements, and handling correspondence.
- Organizing educational meetings for ophthalmologists Vitreoretinal Surgery Education & TrainingThe organization holds four annual educational meetings between September and April, featuring prominent ophthalmologists or experts discussing topics such as cataract, cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics, retina, uveitis, and pediatrics. These events average 65 ophthalmologists in attendance.
- Organizing educational meetings for ophthalmologists Vitreoretinal Surgery Education & TrainingThe organization hosts four annual educational meetings between September and April, featuring prominent ophthalmologists and experts discussing topics such as cataract, cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics, retina, uveitis, and pediatrics. These events average 65 ophthalmologists in attendance.
strategies · 8
how they think
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- Building Community and Networking Among Members member_engagement_and_networkingThe organization fosters a strong sense of community and provides networking opportunities for ophthalmologists through social events and relaxed gatherings, aiming to enhance member engagement.
- Ensuring High Standards of Ophthalmic Practice professional_standardizationThe organization ensures a high standard of ophthalmic practice by requiring all active members to be board-certified and licensed medical practitioners specializing in ophthalmology, thereby guaranteeing expertise in comprehensive eye care and treatment of the visual system.
- Ensuring High Standards of Ophthalmic Practice professional_standardizationThe organization ensures high standards of ophthalmic practice by requiring all active members to be board-certified ophthalmologists and maintaining rigorous membership selection processes, thereby guaranteeing specialized and qualified care.
- Ensuring High Standards of Ophthalmic Practice professional_standardizationThe organization ensures high standards of ophthalmic practice by requiring all active members to be board-certified ophthalmologists and maintaining rigorous membership criteria, thereby guaranteeing specialized and qualified care for the visual system.
- Fostering Professional Development and Networking professional_development_and_networkingThe organization promotes professional growth and collaboration among ophthalmologists by offering continuing education through expert speakers, facilitating peer-to-peer learning via case presentations and journal reviews, and providing social events for networking in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Fostering Professional Development and Networking professional_development_and_networkingThe organization fosters professional development and networking among ophthalmologists by providing opportunities for continuing education through expert speakers, facilitating peer-to-peer learning via case presentations and journal reviews, and organizing social events to encourage interaction and collaboration.
- Fostering Professional Development and Peer Learning professional_development_and_peer_learningThe organization promotes continuous professional development and peer learning among its members by offering continuing education through expert speakers and facilitating discussions via case presentations and journal article reviews.
- Maintaining Membership Exclusivity and Quality membership_selection_processThe organization maintains the quality and exclusivity of its membership through a rigorous application process that includes requirements for board eligibility/certification, letters of intent, recommendations, attendance at meetings, and a majority vote by existing members.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Ethics Judiciary Committee
Committee responsible for reviewing ethical compliance, handling exemption requests, and investigating alleged breaches of the Society's Code of Ethics
Membership Vetting Process
Structured application and review process for new active members, including sponsorship, documentation, and attendance requirements
Scientific Meetings
Regularly scheduled meetings featuring guest speakers and continuing education for ophthalmologists, organized by the President-Elect
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Alcon Funder — Sponsored an educational event.
- American Board of Ophthalmology Partner — Certifying body for active members.
- American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology Partner — Certifying body for active members.
- Glaukos Funder — Sponsored an event.
- Royal College of Surgeons (Canada) Partner — Certifying body for active members.