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.
APAO 2026
The Ophthalmology Foundation will be at the 41st Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress, 5-8 February 2026 in Hong Kong. Learn about our initiatives for young ophthalmologists, senior ophthalmologist, ophthalmic educators, and everyone in between at our symposium, Advancing teaching skills and ophthalmic education around the world. In addition, we will hold a Speed Mentoring session to connect young ophthalmologists with seasoned mentors from various subspecialties, fostering discussions on leadership development, career guidance, subspecialty insights, and personal growth. Check back here for date and location details.
Also check out our E-Poster: How the Ophthalmology Foundation Can Help You!, that will be available during APAO.
The Ophthalmology Foundation will be at booth #5E-A12 for APAO attendees to learn more about our examinations, fellowships, faculty development, and accreditation.
We generously thank ZEISS Medical Technology for supporting our participation.
AIOS 2026
Join us with the All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) at the 84th Annual Conference of All India Ophthalmological Society in Jaipur, India,12-15 March 2026. The Ophthalmology Foundation will have a booth for participants to learn more about our examinations, fellowships, faculty development, and accreditation. OF will hold a symposium, check back for additional details.
Faculty Development Webinar – Artificial Intelligence
Join the Ophthalmology Foundation’s webinar for ophthalmic educators in March 2026, Trust, but Verify: Artificial Intelligence, Evidence Search, and Critical Thinking for Clinicians. In this webinar, you will: Compare leading AI assistants on what matters most—accuracy, transparency, and data protection; Test AI-powered search tools against PubMed to see where each approach shines and how to combine them; Apply a quick critical thinking checklist to keep clinical reasoning in charge. You don’t need to be an AI expert—just ready to use the technology wisely, verify efficiently, and keep your clinical judgment at the center!
This webinar will be offered at different times in March 2026 to accommodation multiple time zones, including one in Spanish.
