Our faculty and volunteers hold symposia and workshops at national and regional congresses that focus on education principles for faculty development. They provide exceptional opportunities to enhance your knowledge, refine your skills, and expand your professional network. Check out the events below and register for a session near you.
PAAO 2025
Visit the Ophthalmology Foundation at booth #P1-11 during the 36th Pan-American Congress of Ophthalmology (PAAO) 30 May – 2 June 2025 in Bogota, Colombia. Attend the Medical Education in Ophthalmology program endorsed by the Ophthalmology Foundation and Pan-American Council of University Professors of Ophthalmology (PACUPO). This highlights the significance of our shared mission to advance ophthalmic education on an international scale.
–Foundations of Medical Education, Friday, May 30, 2025, 12:30-2:00 PM, Room 06
–Ophthalmologists as Clinical Educators, Friday, May 30, 2025, 2:15-3:45 PM, Room 06
–Building an International Community of Medical Educators, Friday, May 30, 2025, 4:00-5:00 PM, Room 06
–Empowering Clinical Educators: Strategies for Effective Teaching in Ophthalmology. A Symposium by the Ophthalmology Foundation, Monday, June 2, 2025, 11:00-12:30 PM, Room 02
View all symposia details and speakers here.
SOE 2025
The European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) Congress is 7-9 June 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal. The Ophthalmology Foundation will lead a session, Assuring Competent Ophthalmologists for the Future, 7 June, 8:00-9:30 AM, Hall 3B. Explore the latest European Training Requirements (ETR) in ophthalmology, accreditation, and competency-based models. Participants will dive into innovative adult learning principles, types of available exams and discover how accrediting of educational centers can elevate the quality and impact of resident training.
Examinations Question & Answer Webinar
Learn about Ophthalmology Foundation international examinations, registration process, and have your questions answered! Join us on 11 June 2025, 2:00 PM UTC (find in your time zone), and hear from the examinations team. This event is for prospective exam candidates. Register below to receive the zoom link and submit your questions ahead of time. The webinar will be recorded and distributed later.
ESCRS 2025
The 43rd Congress of European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) takes place 12-16 September 2025, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Join the Ophthalmology Foundation symposium Teaching Smarter, Not Harder: Rapid-Fire Pearls for Teaching Cataract and Refractive Surgery in the OR, Sim Lab, and Beyond on Monday, 15 September 2025, 10:30 -12:00 PM, Hall B3-M1.
We generously thank Allergan, an AbbVie Company for sponsoring our participation.
AAO 2025
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) annual meeting takes place 17-20 October 2025, in Orlando, USA. The Ophthalmology Foundation will host an interactive symposium, Application of Online Tools to Enhance Interactivity and Foster Constructive Collaboration in Ophthalmology Education on Friday, 17 October, 1:30-4:30 PM (SYM01). This symposium explores the application of online tools to enhance interactivity and constructive collaboration in ophthalmology education. Visit our booth #3300 to speak with Ophthalmology Foundation team about our programs and how to get involved.
We generously thank Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc. for supporting our participation.
