Posts by April Wilhelm

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…