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  • 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.

    Young Ophthalmologists

    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.

    Meet With an International Expert

    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.

    OPHTHPAC and Surgical Scope Fund Networking Event

    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.

    YO ARVO! Navigating a Career as a Clinician-Scientist

    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.

    Manage YO Practice — Practice Management Roundtable Discussions

    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.