Posts by April Wilhelm
A Word from Our Chair
As our profession continues to grow and transform, I want to thank you for your investment in board certification and continuous improvement through lifelong learning through the American Board of…
Read MoreWe All Have Something to Learn and We All Have Something to Share
As part of the recent revamping and streamlining of the MOC program, ABO eliminated the requirement of two self-assessment modules (SAMs) per MOC cycle. This change aligns with the new…
Read MoreNews & Notes
Congratulations to SECO award winners Dr. Rosalind Overton-Smith and Dr. Bill Reynolds. Dr. Smith received the Distinguished Service Award for her outstanding service and distinguished commitment to continuing education in…
Read MoreDiplomate Spotlight – Jaclyn Call, OD
After graduating from SUNY College of Optometry, Dr. Call completed a residency in primary care and ocular disease at East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center, an NYC-run health care…
Read MoreMOC Navigation Tips
Recent changes to the MOC program, including enhancements to the user interface, have resulted in a steady stream of inquiries for ABO office staff. From locating the CAP assessments to…
Read MoreA Word from Our Chair
As we approach the end of the year and the holiday season, allow me to thank all Diplomates who responded to our survey concerning satisfaction with ABO’s program. The results…
Read MoreChanges to MOC Requirements Beginning 2023
Last May, over 700 ABO Diplomates completed a survey providing feedback on ABO’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) process. An ad hoc committee consisting of 6 Diplomates and 2 board members…
Read MoreCAQ Pilot Program Update
Earlier this year, ABO announced a pilot program for Certificates of Added Qualification (CAQ), available in Glaucoma and Cornea/Contact Lenses. Earning a CAQ will allow board-certified optometrists to achieve recognition…
Read MoreBoard Certification Opens to Canadian ODs in 2023
The American Board of Optometry will remove restrictions for Canadian ODs to take the board certification exam and attain Diplomate status beginning in 2023. Since inception in 2010, access to…
Read MoreDiplomate Spotlight – Dr. Mark Eltis
Dr. Eltis is one of few Canadian optometrists who is both a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry and Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Beginning in 2023,…
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