2021 Membership Categories & Annual Dues
Category
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Dues
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Active Fellow
A practicing ophthalmologist with current certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology, American Osteopathic Board of Ophthalmology or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons
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$995
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Active Member
A U.S.-based practicing ophthalmologist; board certification is not required
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$995
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International Member
Any ophthalmologist practicing outside of the U.S. and licensed to practice where they live
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$525
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Member in Training
A physician currently enrolled in a full-time accredited ophthalmology residency or fellowship training program located in the U.S. or Canada
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Free
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International Member in Training
A physician currently enrolled in a full-time accredited ophthalmology residency or fellowship training program located outside of the U.S.
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$175
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Category
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Dues
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Associate Member
An individual who is engaged in a field allied with or in a basic science related to ophthalmology, who has made significant contributions to ophthalmology or who is engaged in full-time ophthalmology research
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$630
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Industry Member
An individual who is is engaged in full-time ophthalmology research
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$1,400
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Learn more about membership eligibility.
A $30 non-refundable processing fee will be added for all categories excluding Member in Training.
Academy membership year runs on a calendar year from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, regardless of the application date.
Complete applications along with all required documentation must be submitted before any benefits are provided.