Susanne Medeiros

Editor, Communications Division, American Academy of Ophthalmology San Francisco

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The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) continues to work to provide the latest advances in ophthalmology through engaging new formats. At last year's annual meeting, we introduced a combined session with Ophthalmology, the American Journal of Ophthalmology, and Archives of Ophthalmology called The Editors' Choices.

The Editors' Choices to feature year's top journal papers

To meet this need for instant access to the latest information, the academy has created a comprehensive online educational resource center for ophthalmologists. We call it the Ophthalmic News & Education Network or O.N.E. It's a powerful resource that will allow the Academy to share more of its resources with ophthalmologists around the world, helping them deliver the best possible eye care. 

Employing some of the newest Web technologies, we have aggregated clinical content from a variety of trusted sources and made it easier to search. We combined this access to in-depth clinical knowledge in a variety of formats (including practice standards, cases, surgery videos, podcasts, and videocasts.) Rich educational tools allow you to execute targeted learning plans, and effectively prepare for the American Board of Ophthalmology's (ABO) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements-all on a single Web site. 

The search scours trusted academy resources including the Basic and Clinical Science Course, as well as extensive literature banks of Academy and third-party material including 

In addition, Academy members have access to the full texts of all studies that appear in those four journals. 

Customize the page further with a personal calendar, an MOC/CME dashboard to track your completed CME hours and to find out where you are on the 10-year MOC clock, as well as a "favorites" section where you can create and store quick links to individual site pages.

In short, the academy's new online resource center is O.N.E. major advance in the delivery of educational information to ophthalmologists. See for yourself at 

is Editor, Communications Department, American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco. 

The academy has created a comprehensive online educational resource center for ophthalmologists. The Ophthalmic News & Education Network or O.N.E. is a powerful resource that will allow the Academy to share more of its resources with ophthalmologists around the world, helping them deliver the best possible eye care.

AAO's O.N.E. source for online education and resources

To help administrators, office managers, and physicians meet these challenges, the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE) has created a comprehensive professional education program for the academy's joint meeting with the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology from Nov. 11 to 14 in Las Vegas. 

Ann M. Hulett, CMPE, COE, an administrator for the Rocky Mountain Eye Center, Pueblo, CO, and chairwoman of the AAOE board, said those in all aspects of the ophthalmic community cannot afford to miss this year's meeting. 

In fact, Hulett suggested sending at least one staff member along with the practice administrator. Physicians should also consider attending with their practice managers and staff members. 

"The clinical and business aspects of the practice are so intertwined that a good physician/management partnership is key to our ability to adjust strategically," Hulett explained. 

Some highlights of this year's AAOE instruction course program include: 

A complete list of AAOE courses is available (

									http://www.aao.org/aaoesite/annualmeeting/index.cfm/

"This year's YO Program is back by popular demand and it's better than ever," said Rob Melendez, MD, YO Committee member. "It has been changed from a half day to nearly a full-day program, filled with interesting topics focused on helping you get your first job in ophthalmology. We will also be honored by the president of the academy, Harry Zink, MD, at the YO Program and Reception." 

This program addresses topics of interest to all new ophthalmologists including: contracts/buy-ins/negotiating; understanding practice financials and insurance; advocacy; marketing/how to network; and coding. 

In addition, the YO Committee once again presents YO Day for new ophthalmologists faced with the transition from training to practice. The YO Committee along with select practice management consultants will share their experience and expertise on a range of topics. 

The challenges of running the business side of an ophthalmic practice today are daunting: declining reimbursements, an aging population, increasing numbers of patients seeking refractive perfection, an evolving standard of care, and an increasing amount of compliance regulation.

AAO and YO programs return to this year's meeting

Registration is easy and convenient from the academy's Web site, 

									http://www.aao.org/annual_meeting/

. And you will find everything you will need to plan your 2006 joint meeting activities. Here are some can't-miss highlights to help you plan your schedule: 

If you are registered for the Retina or Refractive Surgery meetings, you can float between all subspecialty day meetings on Friday and Saturday. The Retina meeting is located at the Wynn Hotel, across the street from the Sands Expo & Convention Center/Venetian, so make sure you allow sufficient time to "float" between the meetings. 

View these specialized exhibits from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: 

 Your subspecialty day badge allows you to visit the joint meeting exhibit hall when it opens at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11. Make some time to visit the world's largest exhibition of ophthalmic technology, products, and services. Halls A-C of the Sands Expo & Convention Center. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Monday; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday. 

 continues. While the Retina and Refractive Surgery programs continue, 

 begins, offering a comprehensive update on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of glaucomatous vision loss. Glaucoma meeting registrants can float among all three meetings on Saturday only. Venetian, Ballroom F. 

. Watch surgical videos whenever you want from kiosks in multiple locations throughout the convention center. This service will be available Saturday through Tuesday. 

 Venetian, Ballroom A-C, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. 

 This special symposium will tap 15 leading experts to provide the latest on the recent TASS outbreak, as well as the current controversies in endophthalmitis prophylaxis. Venetian, Ballroom F, 3:45 to 5:15 p.m. 

Online registration is open until Oct. 25 for the 2006 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) joint meeting with the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) in Las Vegas from Nov. 10 to 14. Here are some can't-miss highlights to help you plan your schedule.

Author | Susanne Medeiros

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