Ann A. Warn, MD, MBA

I would like to express sincere gratitude to my fellow Council members. I was flattered just to be on the ballot, and feel deeply honored to have been elected as the nominee for Vice Chair of the Council. During my time on the Council, changes in the medical environment have been rapid and numerous. There is uncertainty from all sides. Whether it is the SGR, increasing regulations, threats of falling reimbursement, or scope of practice, it seems that our profession is being bombarded. It is through the Council that the views of our colleagues, and the concerns of our patients, can be expressed and debated. Open communication and sharing of experience is the hallmark of this group. I greatly respect the Council and look forward to a new role as one of the liaisons to the Board of Trustees.

I have been a comprehensive ophthalmologist with the Dean A. McGee Eye Institute, in Oklahoma, for over 17 years. During this time, I have had the opportunity to serve my community, my state, as well as our profession.  Locally, I have served on boards for several organizations including a university foundation board. In addition, I spent nine years on the Oklahoma State Board of Health overseeing the public health system of Oklahoma. Professionally, I have been involved with the Oklahoma Academy of Ophthalmology since the beginning of my career. I served in various state society offices including Councilor and two years as President. I have also been privileged to serve in various capacities with the American Academy of Ophthalmology including: the Council, the AAOE Board of Directors, the OPHTHPAC Committee, and OMIC Board of Directors. I feel confident that this array of experience will be beneficial as Vice Chair of the Council.

Oklahoma has always been a testing ground for scope expansion and controversy. From the early days of residency, it has always been apparent to me that a strong profession and voice was the best way to serve our colleagues and our patients. The Council is this voice, and I would be honored to serve as its Vice Chair