Letter from Purnima S. Patel, MD

Dear Colleague,
I cordially invite you to attend AAO 2016, the most comprehensive ophthalmic meeting in all of ophthalmology. For four days, the Academy’s annual meeting is the epicenter for the latest research, techniques and technologies – a truly can’t-miss event.

The exclusive education and resources for YOs at AAO 2016 is unparalleled. I encourage you to attend the 2016 YO Program, the premiere event for YOs. The two-part program will help you tackle the toughest clinical challenges and introduce you to strategies to successfully navigate your career plus a number of other topics not covered in medical school and residency. View the full 2016 YO Program. 

Whether this is your first or fifth Academy annual meeting, use this guide to help prepare you for AAO 2016. We have events held in the YO lounge each day as well as course recommendations hand-selected by the YO Committee. Plus take advantage of special discounts available only to YOs.

On behalf of the YO Committee, we hope to see you in Chicago.

Sincerely,
Purnima S. Patel, MD
Young Ophthalmologist Committee Chair, Atlanta, GA

2016 Young Ophthalmologist Committee

	Natasha L. Herz, MD  Chair, YO Info Editorial Board  Rockville, MD
	Roma P. Patel, MD, MBA  Sacramento, CA
	Steven M. Christiansen, MD  Iowa City, IA
	Jeff H. Pettey, MD  Salt Lake City, UT
	Janice C. Law, MD  Nashville, TN
	Diana R. Shiba, MD  Chair, YO Advocacy Subcommittee  Pasadena, CA
	Christopher P. O’Brien, MD, MBA, MPH  Knoxville, TN
	Grace Sun, MD Chair, YO International Subcommittee New York, NY