Reconstructing Professional Identity in Health Professions Education
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 (SAAHE2025). The talk, “Reconstructing…
Mexico Leaders in Education
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…
Save the Date for the Ophthalmic Educators Workshop at AAO 2025
AAO 2025: Ophthalmic Educators Workshop “Application of Online Tools to Enhance Interactivity and Foster Constructive Collaboration in Ophthalmology Education” Friday, 17 October 2025, 1:30–4:30 p.m., Room TBA Program Number SYM01…
Activities at the Pan-American Congress 2025
Ophthalmology Foundation staff and volunteers attended the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO) Congress 2025 in Bogotá, Colombia from 29 May – 2 June. The Medical Education in Ophthalmology program was…
Recent Faculty Development in India, USA, Egypt, and Romania
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,…
OF Successfully Completes First Examinations
The Ophthalmology Foundation celebrates our inaugural examinations day held on 26 March 2025 worldwide. We thank Nicola Quilter, Examinations Director, David Pyott, MDhc, Vice President and Chair for Examinations, Karl…
Bruce Spivey Re-elected to IAPB Board
Please join us in congratulating OF Vice President Dr. Bruce Spivey MD, MS, MEd, on his re-election as IAPB’s Group C Trustee. Dr. Spivey will play a vital role in…
Accreditation for Residency Training Programs
Accreditation of ophthalmology resident training programs is essential to ensure that educational programs meet defined standards of quality. The Ophthalmology Foundation’s International Ophthalmology Training Program Accreditation will focus upon evaluating…