Sunday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Orange County Convention Center, Room W308abc
Event Code: SPE13
Fee: $35 (Note: YO Program is not included in the Academy Course Pass. YO Program includes lunch and the YO Program Guidebook loaded on a USB stick)

Faced with a multitude of choices in your transition from training to practice? Get advice from experts and meet and talk to other young ophthalmologists facing similar challenges at the 2011 Joint Meeting in Orlando.

Topics and Speakers

• Contracts, Buy-ins and Negotiating: Robert A. Wade, JD, Esq.
• Marketing: Randall Wong, MD
• Coding: Kim. M. Ross, OCS, CPC, Academy Coding Specialist
• Advocacy: Bryan Lee, MD, Surgical Scope Fund Committee
• Types of Practices: A Panel Discussion: William Lloyd, MD, moderator; solo practice: Sayjal Patel, MD; academia: Keith Carter, MD; large group practice: Aaron M. Miller, MD, MBA; and Kaiser: Diana Shiba, MD
• Ergonomics - Back to the Future: Meher Yepremyan, MD
• EyeWiki: Aaron M. Miller, MD, MBA, EyeWiki Editor-in-Chief
• Plus, a special greeting from Richard Abbott, MD, president of the Academy

Who Should Attend

• Residents;
• Ophthalmologists transitioning from training to practice;
• New-to-practice ophthalmologists; or
• Those seeking to learn more about the Academy’s educational resources.

Course Objectives

• Get advice from the experts on coding, insurance, contracts and more;
• Find out which practice type is best for you;
• Access valuable resources specifically for young ophthalmologists; and
• Meet other young ophthalmologists facing similar challenges.

Previous Attendees' Feedback

"The YO Program was packed with practical, real-world information that is essential to practicing medicine, but often neglected in residency training. Topics ranged from coding nuances to a lawyer's perspective on contract negotiation. One of the best parts of the day was the physician panel that offered perspectives on getting a first job. The well-selected group ranged from a career academician to a physician who changed practices after only a few years, and they all provided great insight. I would definitely attend again."
Christopher T. Hood, MD - Cleveland, Ohio

"I attended the YO Program at the 2009 Joint Meeting as a second-year resident, and I found it extremely valuable! It provided me with a lot of new information, in particular the changes in coding and reimbursement. I've already used what I learned to look into different international opportunities as well as searching for jobs. I highly recommend this program to all residents!"
Hoda Ahmadi, MD - Detroit, Mich.

"The YO Program provided exposure to a diverse set of topics, from getting involved in international missions to coding in your clinic on a daily basis. The program also outlined the resources that the Academy has available for YOs, like the opportunity for continuing education via the ONE Network on the Academy's website. I would recommend the program to any resident looking to learn more about the professional network and resources that the Academy has to offer."
David Vollman, MD, MBA - St. Louis, Mo.

Have you attended a YO Program at the Annual Meeting? We’d like to hear how participation in the program has helped you successfully navigate your first years in practice. E-mail your comments to yo@aao.org. Feedback received may be shared with your colleagues on the YO website and other YO communications.

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