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Couldn't attend AAO 2018? Read the daily summaries of what happened in YO sessions with key pearls from AAO 2018.
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ONE Network: The Best Free Resource You Might Not Know About

SEP 13, 2018 in Features, Education

If you’re not familiar with the ONE Network, start exploring now. Here’s a sampling of what you can find on more than 18,000 webpages.

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5 Yoga Stretches to Help YOs Prevent Injury

AUG 15, 2018 Written By: Michael Mott in Features

More than half of all ophthalmologists will report significant neck or back pain over the course of their careers. And many will be forced to stop practicing because of physical injury. How can you avoid injury and bring wellness into your everyday life? Camille Palma, MD, shares five yoga stretches that you can do anywhere, anytime.

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6 Things Senior Ophthalmologists Want to See From Their New YO Recruits

JUL 18, 2018 Written By: Thomas S Harbin, MD, MBA, Alfredo A Sadun, MD, PHD, M Bruce Shields MD in Features

Members of the Academy’s Senior Ophthalmologist Committee give suggestions about what they want to see from newly recruited doctors as they enter the practice.

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Residents’ Timeline

JUN 19, 2018 Written By: Jiaxi Ding, MD in Features, Residents

Here's what to expect in the typical year of a resident.

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8 Keys for a Successful Ophthalmology Residency

JUN 19, 2018 Written By: R Michael Siatkowski MD in Features, Residents

Congratulations on your ophthalmology residency! You are entering a highly rewarding profession and are poised to make an enormous impact both on many individuals and society as a whole. Thirty years ago, I was where you are now; over the last quarter century, I have watched new residents adapt and mature. Here are some of the things I’ve seen help residents maximize their experience.

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Learning the Lingo: Ophthalmic Abbreviations

JUN 19, 2018 Written By: Jason D Rupp, MD in Residents, Features

We have assembled a list of common abbreviations that you are bound to encounter. Soon enough you’ll be the one interpreting for the poor student on a medicine service! In the meantime, we hope you’ll find this to be a helpful resource as you navigate the confusion of the first few months of residency.

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To-Do List for the Young Ophthalmologist

JUN 14, 2018 in Residents, Features

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.

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How to Forge a Satisfying Ophthalmology Career

MAY 04, 2018 Written By: Nicholas J Volpe MD, Lee M Jampol MD in Features

At a meeting of ophthalmologists several years ago, a prominent oculoplastic surgeon confided to us that he felt unfulfilled in his career and wished he had gone into retina instead. This interest dated back to residency, but even at this late stage in his career, the faculty member was considering a retina fellowship. As a young ophthalmologist, how can you make sure you are on the right track?

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8 Pearls from APAO 2018

FEB 20, 2018 Written By: Darby D Miller MD, Marcus Ang, MBBS, Simon Fung, MD, MA, FRCOphth in Features

APAO 2018 in Hong Kong included several special events and sessions for young ophthalmologists. Three YOs who attended share their favorite pearls from the meeting: how to enhance your surgical skill and plan events for your colleagues.

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6 Tips for Young Ophthalmologists from 2018 President Keith Carter, MD

JAN 22, 2018 Written By: Christi Foist in Features

A good mentor can make all the difference in the course of your career — just ask Academy President Keith Carter, MD. He was set on entering private practice until a mentor suggested he reconsider an offer in academic medicine. Here's his own advice on finding and learning from a mentor, no matter where you train.

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The American Academy of Ophthalmology's newsletter for young ophthalmologists (YOs) — those in training as well as in their first few years in practice.

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