| | “Between the professional networking, the course content, and the re-charging of the ‘administrative batteries,’ it is worth every penny. One walks away feeling more self assured, eager and prepared to take their individual practice to the next level.”
Nancy Baker, Practice Administrator, Elander Eye Medical Group, Inc.,
Santa Monica, Calif.
 Top 10 Reasons to Attend
The countdown has begun to the 2009 Joint Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Registration now open for AAOE and Academy members! View the Top 10 reasons to attend the AAOE Program courtesy of Walt Underwood, CEO of Thomas Eye Group. Read attendee testimonials
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2009 Program Highlights
Join the Academy and AAOE in San Francisco for our fourth Joint Meeting with the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO). The AAOE Program of the 2009 Joint Meeting will take place at the San Francisco Marriott from Oct. 24 to 27. View the virtual Advance Program now and start planning your Joint Meeting itinerary. View the Preview video. AAOE Program of the 2009 Joint Meeting Highlights: Select courses of the AAOE program have been approved for a total of 25 continuing education units (CEUs) by the Joint commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO); 19 CEUs by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC); 97 COE CEUs by the National Board for the Certification of Ophthalmic Executives. All activities yield a 1:1 credit ratio hours spent to hours earned. View virtual Advance Program for a listing of approved courses.
The AAOE Program is developed around key competencies to provide our valued members with the most relevant and reliable information needed to manage a successful practice: Courses are open to MDs, ophthalmic administrators, office managers, billers/coders, and other allied health professionals. Information for MDs about the AAOE Program Back to Top
Detailed Program by Day View our Detailed Program by Day page for a complete overview of the AAOE programs and events. Plan your itinerary now with the virtual Advance Program or seach for a particular course using the Joint Meeting Online Program.
Visit our Instruction Course Information page for a day by day listing of AAOE Program instruction courses. Back to Top
Registration Information
| Member Registration Now Open
Although Academy and AAOE members attend the 2009 Joint Meeting for free, you still must register online, by fax or by mail. Modifying Your Registration
The ability to add additional events or meetings to your existing order is not available at this time. If you would like to add to or change your current order, you may: - Complete the fillable Preregistration Form (PDF 179K) and fax or mail to the Academy.
- E-mail registration@aao.org.
- Phone the Academy’s Customer Service department at 415.447.0320 (Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Pacific time).
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Important Login Information
The Academy upgraded its internal systems in April. As a result, you may be asked to change your login information for the Academy Web site. If so, you will need your new login information to book hotel rooms and register for the Joint Meeting. Are You Ready to Register? Follow these three easy steps to make sure: - Log in to the Academy’s Web site now, and verify your username and password. If prompted, update your password (due to the system upgrade, some passwords no longer meet the security criteria necessary to protect your information). Can’t remember your password? Click the “forgot your password” link.
- Share your updated information with any office staff who might use your account to register on your behalf.
- For questions or problems regarding your login, e-mail login_information@aao.org
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Important Dates | | Now! | Registration and Housing open for AAOE, Academy and PAAO Members | | July 15 | Registration and housing open for nonmembers | | Aug. 5 | Early Registration deadline | | Aug. 26 | Last day to register and have your badge and meeting materials mailed to you before the meeting. Last day to register by mail. Last day to cancel. | | Sept. 30 | Last day to register online. After this day, you must register onsite. |
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E-Meeting Listserv
AAOE's newest listserv, E-Meeting was created in order to facilitate communication between AAOE members attending the Joint Meeting. E-Meeting is an unmoderated e-mail discussion group aimed at promoting information exchange and connection between members attending the Joint Meeting in San Francisco.
Use E-Meeting to ask questions about the AAOE program, transportation, housing options (including finding a roommate to split the cost of housing), and entertainment activities to make your stay both productive and fun! Feel free to post inquires and information about restaurants, excursions to wine country as well as interesting neighborhoods to explore in San Francisco! Visit our AAOE listserv home page to join E-Meeting today!
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Exhibit Hall Plan to visit the world's largest exhibition of ophthalmic technology, products and services located in the Moscone Center's North, South and West buildings. Visit the AAOE Practice Manangement Center in the Academy Resource Center (Moscone North, Booth 3553). - The AAOE team is available to help you with critical business issues including coding and reimbursement, practice efficiency, financial management, human resources and more.
- Preview practice management resources and products for your office.
- Stop by the AAOE Practice Management Center (Moscone North, Booth 3553) during Exhibition hours to schedule a FREE consultation with a practice management consultant.
- Stop by the Coding Booth in the Academy Resource Center for real-time answers to your most challenging questions.
Exhibition Hours:
Saturday to Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Back to Top
Atlanta 2008
Thank you for attending AAOE's very successful 2008 Joint Meeting in Atlanta! - 2008 Program Highlights: Download nine free practice management courses as presented during the AAOE Program of the 2008 Joint Meeting.
- Visit the Meeting Archives to download, view, or purchase various materials from the meetings.
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Future Annual Meeting Dates
| 2009 | San Francisco | Moscone Center | Oct. 24 to 27 | | 2010 | Chicago | McCormick Place | Oct. 16 to 19 | | 2011 | Orlando | Orange County Convention Center | Oct. 22 to 25 | | 2012 | Chicago | McCormick Place | Nov. 10 to 13 | | 2013 | New Orleans | Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | Nov. 16 to 19 | | 2014 | Chicago | McCormick Place | Oct. 18 to 21 |
View the Academy's Past and Future Meetings page
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