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    In-Person and Virtual at No Cost to the Sponsoring Organization  

    Education in professional standards for the ethical practice of ophthalmology is one of the primary goals of the Ethics Committee. The Jerome W. Bettman Sr., MD, Ethics Education Lecture Program (the Bettman Ethics Lecture Program) is one way the committee accomplishes that goal. The Ethics Lecture Program is available free of charge for teaching institutions as well as state/regional ophthalmology societies. 

    What to Expect

    • The lectures are comprised of an in-person or virtual presentation with time for Q & A, and are designed to encourage practical problem solving and to explore larger ethical concepts.  
    • The interactive lectures focus on topics unique to residency education as well as the practicing ophthalmologist. Ethics Committee members and staff present the lectures, which are easily tailored to the needs of the sponsoring organization.
    • In addition to residents, we encourage opening the lecture to faculty, technicians, and administrative/support staff for a comprehensive look at ethics and professionalism in ophthalmology. 

    Sample Lecture Topics

    • Co-management/delegation of care
    • Research and IRBs
    • Informed consent
    • Marketing
    • Global ophthalmic practice
    • Ethics of telemedicine
    • Conflicts of interest
    • Informing patients of iatrogenic errors
    • Cultural competency in practice
    • The learning curve

    How to Schedule a Lecture

    • To schedule a lecture, contact the Academy ethics program director, Mara Pearse Burke, at 319.351.0440 or ethics@aao.org. Requests should include several possible dates. We cannot accommodate every request, and new requests may be prioritized over repeat requests. Please allow 3 - 6 months lead time for scheduling purposes. 

    2024 Lecture Calendar to date

    • BronxCare Health System, Dept of Ophthalmology - Jan 10, 2024
    • Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology - Feb 10, 2024
    • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Feb 16, 2024
    • Ohio Ophthalmological Society - Feb 24, 2024
    • Temple University, Dept of Ophthalmology - Mar 26, 2024
    • University of Texas Medical Branch - Mar 26, 2024
    • University of Indiana, Bloomington, Dept of Ophthalmology - Jun 5, 2024