The Ophthalmology Foundation held a full-day ophthalmic educators course in May 2026 in Shantou, Guangdong, China, an initiative with the the Chinese Women’s Medical Association. Chaired by Dr. Karl C. Golnik and organized by the Program Director, Dr. Mingzhi Zhang,…
AAO 2026: Ophthalmic Educators Symposium “Online Tools for Interactive Learning in Ophthalmology” Friday, 9 October 2026, 1:30–4:30 p.m., Room TBA Program Number SYM01 Workshops provide valuable hands-on learning opportunities. If you’re attending AAO 2026 this October, join us on 9…
The Faculty Development Committee of the Ophthalmology Foundation have presented at congresses worldwide that focus on education principles for faculty development. They provide exceptional opportunities to enhance knowledge, refine skills, and expand professional networks. Read on about where we have…
Learn About Our Exciting Examination Developments With our March 2026 examinations just around the corner, the Ophthalmology Foundation Examinations Team is pleased to share several important updates with you. Registration Deadline – March 2026 Examination Registration for the 25 March…
The Ophthalmology Foundation was pleased to participate in the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting in October 2025. Read more to learn about how our staff, faculty volunteers, and board members utilized the meeting to advance our mission of…
The Faculty Development Committee of the Ophthalmology Foundation have presented at congresses worldwide that focus on education principles for faculty development. They provide exceptional opportunities to enhance knowledge, refine skills, and expand professional networks. Read on about where we have…
Upcoming Exams, Events, and Opportunities with the Ophthalmology Foundation As we move into the final months of 2025, the Ophthalmology Foundation Examinations Team is pleased to share key updates and important dates for our upcoming exams, webinars, and outreach events.…
Dr. Pranesh Balasubramaniam and Dr. Karl Golnik, Ophthalmology Foundation, Eyexcel 2025 Eyexcel 2025 is the annual flagship event of Lions Aravind Institute of Community Ophthalmology (the Public Health Wing of Aravind Eye Care System), where teams from around the globe…
Drs. Helena Prior Filipe, chair of the Simulation-Based Education committee and Mathys Labuschagnev, co-chair, organized a keynote address at the South African Association of Health Educationalists (SAAHE 2025). The talk, “Reconstructing Professional Identity in Health Professions Education,” explored themes of…
The Ophthalmology Foundation held a full-day ophthalmic educators course in June 2025 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico as an initiative with the Mexican Society of Ophthalmology and the Pan-American Council of University Professors of Ophthalmology. Chaired by Dr. Gabriela Palis and…