Posts by April Wilhelm

My predecessor, Diane Adamczyk OD, FAAO, Diplomate, American Board of Optometry, has worked tirelessly to promote the mission of the ABO. I feel privileged, and a little overwhelmed to follow in…

On June 24th, ABO Directors gathered in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the annual ABO Board of Directors meeting. The day-long meeting kicked off with the installation of a new chair, Dr.…

In the June issue of On Board, we discussed the structure of ABO’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program and how its components create a well-rounded approach to lifelong learning. If…

Meet the four new members of the ABO Board of Directors! Elected to the board on June 24, 2025, each director will serve a 3-year term representing various stakeholders. Beverly…

Final results are now available for the 2025 Anterior Segment I CAP Assessment. ABO Diplomates who took the assessment may be curious about their performance in comparison to their colleagues.…

Congratulations to our ABO Diplomates who received the following awards at the AFOS Meeting in San Antonio, Texas!Dr. Meghan Elkins was named VA Optometrist of the Year and Overall Optometrist…

In a few short weeks, the ABO Board of Directors will meet in Minneapolis for our annual meeting. As I look back on my term as board chair, I am…

Traditional continuing education for optometrists often relies on passive learning formats, such as attending lectures or reading journal articles, that do little to foster active engagement or meaningful self-reflection. A…

Post-licensure board certification was first discussed in medicine in 1908, as physicians worked to establish a way to elevate standards in medical practice and ensure highly trained and competent practitioners. …

Have you seen the YouTube channel, Dr. Eye Health? It was founded by ABO Diplomate, Joseph Allen, OD who wanted to bridge the gap between clinical knowledge and everyday understanding.…