YO Lounge Events
Your Home Base at AAO 2016
Grand Concourse, Lobby
Saturday to Monday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The YO Lounge provides endless opportunities for networking with academy leaders and peers and serves as a rest stop from a busy educational agenda.
Here are this year’s YO Lounge educational events, aimed at introducing you to various career opportunities.
Saturday, Oct. 15 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Program chairs: Srinivas S. Iyengar, MD, and Sasapin Grace Prakalapakorn, MD
Get an international perspective and gain clinical pearls from experts working and teaching in a different country.
Saturday, Oct. 15 | 4 – 6 p.m.
Program chair: Diana R. Shiba, MD
Learn about the latest state and federal advocacy efforts while networking with Academy leadership who are tackling these initiatives.
In collaboration with the Association of Research and Vision (ARVO) Members in Training Committee
Sunday, Oct. 16 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Program Chairs: Esther M. Bowie, MD, and Andrew Scott, MD
Interested in a career in research? Network with senior clinicians and ask your questions about this particular career path.
Monday, Oct. 17 | 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Program chair: Roma P. Patel, MD, MBA
Learn cutting-edge practice management techniques and tips straight from the experts.
YO ribbon required for admission. Supported in part by Regeneron and Allergan.