Mid-Year Forum: American Academy of Ophthalmology

Mid-Year Forum

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Overview

The 2008 Mid-Year Forum was held April 9 to 12, 2008 at the JW Marriott in Washington D.C.

View the Final Program (PDF 286K) and the Mid-Year Forum Report (PDF 183K) for the 2008 meeting.

The 2009 Mid-Year Forum will be held April 22-25 in Washington, D.C.

This annual forum provides an opportunity for Academy leaders and leaders of allied ophthalmic organizations to identify and discuss critical issues facing ophthalmology. These leaders provide important contributions to the development of Academy policy.

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Congressional Advocacy Day

Advocacy Day was held April 9-10 in conjunction with the Mid-Year Forum. During Congressional Advocacy Day, Academy members were educated about legislative issues relevant to the Academy and the ophthalmic profession. Academy members also met with their U.S. senators and representatives to present the concerns and positions of the Academy and the profession.

Council Meeting

The Council also met in conjunction with the Mid-Year Forum from April 11 to 12. At this meeting, the Council discussed advisory recommendations for the Board of Trustees.