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    Welcome to the Redmond Ethics Center

    Introducing the Michael R. Redmond, MD Professionalism and Ethics Education Center (the Redmond Center), named in memory of Michael Redmond, MD.

    Learn more about Dr. Michael R. Redmond and the Dr. Allan & Claire Jensen Endowment.

    New: Ethics Learning Plans

    These 3 new learning plans are designed to meet continuing ethics education needs of ophthalmologists. Each bears multiple, ethics-specific CME credits.

    Topics are global ophthalmology, expert witness testimony, and informed consent.

    Ethics Podcasts

    We all face ethical and professionalism challenges. The Ethics Committee offers several ethics podcasts in 2‑ to 4‑minute lengths — perfect for short bursts of time. They are free, convenient, and promote self-development. This is ethics education on the go!

    Learn more

    Bettman Lectures

    The Bettman Ethics Education Lecture Program provides education in professionalism and ethics to residencies and state/regional/subspecialty societies. The program features free interactive lectures with multiple topics tailored to your schedule.  

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    The Academy's Code of Ethics applies to all Academy members and fellows and guides ophthalmologists so their actions are in the best interests of patients.

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  • Have a Question about Expert Testimony?

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    The Ethics Committee has a periodic column in EyeNet called “Ask the Ethicist” where important ethical questions on current issues are posed and answered. Check the links below to see if your question might be answered in one of these Ask the Ethics columns about expert witness testimony.

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  • AAO 2017 - The Jensen Lecture

    The fourth annual Jensen Lecture will be presented on November 13, 2017, 2:30-3:30 pm, in New Orleans Theater C.  Dr. Tom Harbin, our featured lecturer, will address strains in the ethical fabric of ophthalmology -- when medical and financial conflicts of interest bump up against our practical care of patients. The lecture will stimulate you to consider the ethical dimensions in all that you do.

    Learn more about the Jensen Lecture

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