To-Do List for the Young Ophthalmologist

The Academy has developed an extensive range of resources to help the young ophthalmologist embark on a successful career. This to-do list will help you along the way.

Make the Most of Membership

Who are the YOs? The young ophthal­mologist designation was established so the Academy could focus resources on members at a formative phase of their career — during residency, fellowship and the first five years of practice. Bookmark the YO and residents landing pages — aao.org.org/yo and aao.org/residents.

Enhance Your Clinical Education

• Learn from the #1 peer-reviewed jour­nal in the specialty with your free sub­scription to the Ophthalmology® journal.
• Get the latest industry news and clini­cal roundups with free access to EyeNet® Magazine.
• Test your clinical knowledge — aao.org/self-assessments.
• View surgical videos and images show­ing basic skills — aao.org/browse-multimedia.
• Read the Preferred Practice Pattern Guidelines — aao.org/ppp.
• Stock up on the latest clinical education, patient edu­cation and practice management materials at the Academy Store — aao.org/store.

Be an Advocate

• Advocate for your patients and profession — aao.org/advocacy (click “Get Involved”).
• Learn about the issues — aao.org/advocacy/eye-on-advocacy.
• Advocate locally — aao.org/statesociety.
• Go to Washington, D.C., for the Mid-Year Forum and Congressional Advocacy Day in April 2019 — aao.org/myf.
• Contribute to three critical funds — aao.org/advocacy/action/give.

Discover Art + Science at AAO 2018

Get ready for AAO 2018 (Oct. 27-30) and Subspecialty Day (Oct. 26 and 27).

• Download the YO guide to AAO 2018 —aao.org/yo.
• Get the Mobile Meeting Guide — download it starting mid-September at aao.org/mobile.
• Attend Sunday’s YO Program, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Visit the YO Lounge and attend one of the daily net­working events.
• Attend the Global YO Reception on Sunday, Oct. 28 (tickets are available in the YO Lounge, but run out fast).

Get Involved with the Academy

The Academy is a member organization that depends highly on our physician volunteers. Go to aao.org/yo and click “Engage with the Academy” to find out how you can get involved.

Join the Academy Today!

All physicians engaged in a full-time ophthalmology residency training program or a full-time ophthalmolo­gy fellowship training program in the United States or Canada are eligible for complimentary Academy mem­bership for the duration of their training. Additionally, they are eligible to receive complimentary American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE) member­ships (a $285 value).

Apply as a member in training at aao.org/member.

For the complete list of Academy and AAOE benefits, go to aao.org/benefits.