Posts by April Wilhelm
A Word from Our Chair
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…
Read MoreABO Maintenance of Certification (MOC) – A Balanced Approach to Lifelong Learning
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…
Read MoreBoard Certification is Gaining Ground Across All Healthcare Professions
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. …
Read MoreDiplomate Spotlight, Dr. Joseph Allen
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.…
Read MoreBY THE NUMBERS: Systemic Health CAP Summary
Final results are now available for the 2025 Systemic Health CAP Assessment. ABO Diplomates who took the assessment may be curious about their performance in comparison to their colleagues. Others…
Read MoreNews & Notes
The CAQ assessment window opens August 1st! Are you ready to earn a Certificate of Added Qualification in either Glaucoma or Cornea & Contact Lens? For Diplomates already approved to…
Read MoreA Word From Our Chair
Board Certification has been a longstanding credential in healthcare that recognizes a practitioner who has gone beyond the basic requirements to practice and has demonstrated obtaining and maintaining the highest…
Read MoreBuilding a Foundation for Lifelong Learning Through New Student Initiatives
The American Board of Optometry’s mission is to advance the quality of eye care by promoting excellence through education, assessment, practice and professionalism, for the benefit of all patients. As…
Read MoreDiplomate Spotlight – Dr. Essence Johnson
After earning her Bachelor of Science in Vision Science and doctoral degrees from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, Dr. Essence Johnson completed a residency in Ocular Disease…
Read MoreBY THE NUMBERS: Contact Lens CAP Summary
Final results are now available for the Fall 2024 CAP Assessment. ABO Diplomates who took the assessment may be curious about their performance in comparison to their colleagues. Others may…
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