Hang Out at the First-Ever YO Lounge 09/15/2008 The 2008 Joint Meeting marks the introduction of the YO Lounge! Join your fellow young ophthalmologists at the new YO Lounge. It is an ideal place to mingle with other YOs, gather practical advice from practice management experts on issues relating to their practice, meet the Academy’s YO Committee and learn tips on how to navigate the Joint Meeting. But that’s just the beginning!   AAOE Program Offers Comprehensive Course Selection for YOs 09/15/2008 At the Joint Meeting in Atlanta, the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE) will be presenting a number of CME-bearing courses to help young ophthalmologists (YOs) navigate the complexities of practice management. Whether you are still in training or have already entered practice, the comprehensive program will give you the information you need to be successful in your career.   Are You an Undiscovered Rock Star? 08/18/2008 The band Journey lost their lead singer last year. In search for a new lead singer, Neil Schon, one of the band’s founders, turned to YouTube and searched for singers online. After a couple days of searching, Schon found a young singer halfway around the world in the Philippines. His name is Arnel Pineda, and after auditioning in Marin County, his incredible voice landed him the job as lead singer. Journey’s national tour is sold out everywhere, and the craze about Pineda is spreading like wildfire. This Cinderella story illustrates the power of the Internet and how it can be used to connect individuals around the world. But before you can be found on the Internet, you must know how to publish on the Web.   Why You Should Eat Breakfast with the Experts 08/18/2008 Whether this is your first time to the Annual Meeting or your fifth, deciding which events to attend can be overwhelming. Fortunately, you can still benefit from great, YO-focused information without missing any of the regularly scheduled events by taking part in the Breakfasts with the Experts.   YO Program Draws Crowd 01/25/2008 The 2007 Annual Meeting in New Orleans was the site of the ninth annual Young Ophthalmologist Program. Once again, the YO Program drew a large crowd of newly minted ophthalmologists eager to learn the latest news on various topics that will affect their careers. Nearly 150 young and young-at-heart physicians from New York to California and as far away as Kenya gathered to listen and take notes on everything from advocacy to negotiating one's first contract.   Navigating the Annual Meeting 10/12/2007 The American Academy of Ophthalmology holds one of the largest annual medical meetings in the world. There are subspecialty day activities, more than 2,000 hours of scientific programs, hundreds of exhibitors, and advocacy and business courses offered by the AAOE. For a young ophthalmologist, this can sometimes be overwhelming. It is easy to go to the Annual Meeting, then realize after the fact that you missed something important. So, in an attempt to guide you through this meeting, the following recommendations are provided with the young ophthalmologist in mind.