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  • AAO 2023 will be held in San Francisco, Friday, Nov. 3 through Monday, Nov. 6. The Academy is offering in-person and virtual options for AAO 2023. When you register for an in-person meeting in San Francisco you automatically gain access to the corresponding virtual content for that meeting.

    Download courses and events developed by the YO Committee (PDF).  For a complete listing of YO recommended courses during AAO 2023, go to the online program and search by special interest - Endorsed by the YO Committee. 

    YO LoungeYO Lounge — Your Home Base during AAO 2023

    Hours: Friday 2 to 5:30 p.m.
    Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    Monday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Location: Room 102, Moscone South

    Medical students, members in training, fellowship trainees, and members in their first five years in practice can take a break, attend daily events, and enjoy light refreshments in the YO Lounge. Meeting badge with YO ribbon required for admission. The 2023 YO Lounge is supported in part by Allergan, an AbbVie Company.

    Check out these awesome events held each day in the YO Lounge.

    Friday, Nov. 3

    830_YO-Lounge-Happy-HourHappy Hour: Welcoming International YOs

    4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

    It’s Happy Hour and we’re welcoming our International YO members to San Francisco! Network with colleagues and learn about the latest efforts the Academy is making around the globe.

    Saturday, Nov. 4

    Empower Hour — Academy Resources for Every Stage of Your Career

    1 to 2 p.m.

    New members are encouraged to attend this lunchtime session and learn everything essential for navigating the Academy.

    Happy Hour — Advocacy Ambassador Reunion

    4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

    During this happy hour, reunite and network with fellow Advocacy Ambassador Program alumni and learn about those who have been engaged at the state and federal levels.

    LGBTQ+ Reception — Allies Welcome

    5-7 p.m. SPIN San Francisco, 690 Folsom St.

    Sunday, Nov. 5

    Empower Hour — Career Sustainability

    1 to 2 p.m.

    Sustain your career and surgical environment by attending this lunchtime session. Jointly sponsored by the YO Committee, AAOE and OMIC.

    LGBTQ+ Community Meet and Greet

    4-5 p.m. 
    Location: Moscone South, Room 52

    Monday, Nov. 6

    830_YO-ProgramEmpower Hour — YO ARVO! Navigating a Career as a Clinician Scientist

    1 to 2 p.m.

    Clinician scientists share pearls on what is beneficial for YOs who may be pursuing a career in research. Gain tips on finding and applying for grants, plus much more.

    Co-sponsored by the Academy’s YO Committee and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Members in Training Committee.

    YO Sessions

    Saturday, Nov. 4

    Ophthalmology and the LGBTQ+ Community
    9:45-11 a.m.
    Location: Moscone South, Room 154

    Welcome to the Real World of Ophthalmology: Reality 101 for Residents and Fellows
    SYM11 | 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

    Location: Moscone South, Room 155

    Join an interactive panel discussion with participants, Laura Green, MD; Sonia Mehta, MD; Aruoriwo Oboh-Weilke, MD; Michael Puente, MD; and Patricia Terp, MD, who will discuss how active participation in organized medicine can be a unique benefit for your career.

    2023 Welcome to the Real World of Ophthalmology is supported in part by Allergan, an AbbVie Company, and Genentech.

    Know Your Worth: Salaries, Reimbursement and Legislation
    LL06 | 1-2 p.m.
    Location: Moscone West Expo, Booth 7007

    This Learning lounge session will feature Chris Albanis, MD; Ninita Brown, MD, PhD; Alex de Castro-Abeger, MD; and Purnima Patel, MD discussing different practice settings, health policy, private equity and more.

    Start Stop and Continue: Lessons from a Lifetime of Surgery
    SYM14 | 2-3:15 p.m.
    Location: Moscone South, Room 151-153

    In this session, YOs and SOs join forces and discuss lifelong practices of being a surgeon. Participants include, Usiwoma Abugo, MD; Robert Bailey, MD; J. Morgan Micheletti, MD; Thomas Oetting MD; John Stechschulte, MD; Andrea Tooley, MD; Ruth Williams, MD; and Dagny Zhu, MD.

    Jointly sponsored by the Academy’s YO Committee and SO Committee.

    Sunday, Nov. 5

    2023 YO Program

    Location: Moscone South, Room 151-153

    SYM31 | Part I: Launching Your Career (9:45-11 a.m.)
    SYM37 | Part II: Wellness Throughout Your Training and Career (11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.)
    SYM43 | Part III: Future of the Profession (2-3:15 p.m.)

    Program Chairs: Nandini Venkateswaran, MD, and Andrea Tooley, MD

    The YO Program is an essential three-part course for physicians who are starting out in their medical training and professional careers. An array of speakers will offer their advice on finding a job, contract negotiation, diversity, innovation and building your surgical skills.

    The 2023 YO Program is supported in part by Allergan an AbbVie Company.

    Building a Global Ophthalmology Community

    LL11 | 9:30-10:30 a.m.
    Location: Moscone West Expo, Booth 7007

    Join participants, Emily Cole, MD; Simon Fung, MD; Jacquelyn O’Banion, MD; Jeff Pettey, MD, MBA; and Jessica Shantha, MD as they discuss how AAO and others in the global ophthalmology field are creating an enhanced community to address the global problem of vision impairment.

    Special Events: Socialize with fellow YOs

    The Orbital – Gold Rush
    Sunday, Nov. 5 | 6-9 p.m.
    Westin St. Francis Hotel
    Don't miss this opportunity to join your colleagues for an elegant experience. The Orbital will feature an exciting live auction and other surprises. Discounted tickets available just for YOs!

    2023 Global YO Reception  
    Sunday, Nov. 5 | 9 p.m. to midnight 
    Location: The Grand, 520 4th St., San Francisco
    Join YO colleagues for a night to remember! Meeting badge with YO Ribbon required for admission. 

    The 2023 Global YO Reception is supported in part by the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Co. (OMIC)

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