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Annual Board Meeting Sets Priorities for 2022
At the annual Board of Director's meeting on June 23rd in Denver, Colorado, the focus was on setting priorities for the year ahead and evaluating recent program changes.
How SMART is Your QIA?
Change is necessary in order to improve the quality of patient care or clinical practice, but change can be difficult to implement and even more difficult to maintain over time.
Diplomate Spotlight - Joy Harewood, OD
On March 1, 2021, The State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry appointed Dr. Joy Harewood as the College’s first Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.
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Academy 2021
Attending Academy 2021 in Boston? Stop by the ABO booth #1227 to learn about board certification and the valuable role…
Webinar: Oral Medications in Eye Care
Presented by Diane Adamczyk, OD, this course discusses the pharmacologic considerations, use, application and latest in the literature on oral…
BOARD CERTIFICATION BENEFITS, FAQs, & MORE
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Why should I become Board Certified?
By going through the voluntary process of becoming Board Certified, our Diplomates demonstrate competence beyond entry level.
How do I get started becoming an American Board of Optometry Diplomate?
Applying to become an Active Candidate is the first step. Click the start certification button below, and complete all four pages of the application. This will initiate the verification process.
What should I know about the exam process?
Looking for cost information, dates, registered testing centers, or questions about the exam in general? Start here.
