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  • Past Named Lectures

  • Dr. Allan Jensen and Claire Jensen Lecture in Professionalism and Ethics

    Below is a listing of past lecturers and titles for the Dr. Allan Jensen and Claire Jensen Lecture in Professionalism and Ethics launched at the Academy's 2014 annual meeting. The symposium is cosponsored by the American Academy of Ophthalmology Ethics Committee.

    2023

    SYM05
    Paying Attention to Corporatization and Greed in Our Health Care System and Their Impact on Professionalism, Ethics, Moral Injury, and a Good Night’s Sleep
    Paul R. Lichter, MD

    2022

    SYM12
    Professionalism and Accountability After Harm: Closing the Gap Between Principle and Practice
    Thomas H. Gallagher, MD, MACP

    2021

    SYM22
    Navigating the Confusing World of Research Versus Innovative Treatment: Ethical and Regulatory Issues
    Jerry A. Menikoff, MD, JD

    2020

    N/A

    2019

    SYM48
    Ethical Aspects of Global Ophthalmic Practice
    Anthony J. Aldave, MD

    2018

    SYM46
    The Intersection of Liability and Ethical Professionalism
    Anne M. Menke, RN, PhD

    2017

    SYM41
    Practical Ethics in Ophthalmology
    Thomas S. Harbin, MD, MBA

    2016

    SYM28
    Ophthalmology Took a Stand!
    Alfred Sommer, MD, MHS

    2015

    SYM27
    The Dark Side of Medicine
    Carl Elliott, MD, PhD

    2014

    SYM33
    Promoting Ethics and Professionalism
    Gerald B. Hickson, MD