Jean E. Ramsey, MD

It is a great honor to be nominated for the position of Council Chair of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. I invite my fellow Academy members to attend a Council session, at either the Annual meeting or the Midyear Forum. You will witness firsthand the honest and frank debate and the diverse issues addressed. The Council functions as a dynamic and vibrant forum for discussion and the exchange of ideas. With active representatives from both state ophthalmology societies and subspecialty organizations, it has been and continues to be a stage for the identification of emerging concerns for our patients and profession. In a spirit of open communication and cooperation, the Council allows all voices to be heard and respected. Our profession and our Academy have reaped the benefits of the Council democratic process.

I have participated in the Council since 1999. I have been part of active vigorous debate in this forum. For the past two years I have represented the Council in the capacity of Vice Chair on the Board of Trustees of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. I have also had the opportunity to be part of other Academy committees and task forces and in this capacity have worked with many dedicated Academy members on common projects. As Director of the Pediatric Ophthalmology service at Boston Medical Center I see pediatric and trauma patients, and as Assistant Dean for Alumni Affairs at Boston University School of Medicine I work closely with medical students, medical school administration, faculty and alumni. All of these experiences keep me rooted in patient care, and directly involved with the health care education and delivery system.

To my fellow Councilors I have pledged my commitment to keep the Council strong and active, and to faithfully reflect the concerns of the Council when serving in the liaison role with the Academy. I make this same pledge to all my Academy colleagues.