The Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program is a partnership between the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO).
The purpose of the program is to increase diversity in ophthalmology by helping underrepresented in medicine (URiM) students become competitive ophthalmology residency applicants. Students receive one-on-one mentorship, valuable guidance in medical career planning, networking opportunities and access to a variety of educational resources.
Students: Sign Up Here to receive updates on how to apply for the Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring Class of 2023.
Learn more about the program in the 2021-22 Annual Report.
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact mentoring@aao.org.