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Congressional Advocacy Day 2021: Putting Patients First

MAY 13, 2021 Written By: Michael E Offutt, MD in Advocacy

Michael Offutt spent the May 5 holiday on a virtual visit to Capitol Hill with a group of colleagues to meet with senators and House representatives during Congressional Advocacy Day. Hear why his journey was so important.

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Surgical Scope Front Needs Your Support

APR 15, 2021 Written By: Andrew C Bowman, MD in Advocacy

Florida young ophthalmologist Andrew C. Bowman, MD, discusses why he testified against draft legislation that would expand optometry's scope of practice in his home state.

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3 Looming Battles in 2021

MAR 18, 2021 Written By: Roman Krivochenitser, MD in Advocacy

In January, the Academy held its annual (virtual) Federal Affairs Secretariat meeting to recap the major events of the previous year and set our agenda going forward as an organization.

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The Big Kids Table: Federal Affairs Secretariat Overview

FEB 17, 2021 Written By: Roman Krivochenitser, MD in Advocacy

Despite the unprecedented challenges of 2020, the Academy was able to achieve several legislative victories for ophthalmology over the past year.

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6 Tips for Being a Successful Advocate

JAN 21, 2021 Written By: Alexis Warren, MD in Advocacy

Young ophthalmologists are the backbone of our advocacy efforts, particularly through the Academy’s Advocacy Ambassador Program. Others find their way to advocacy through personal relationships. Here is one YO’s story about her introduction to advocacy.

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Setting Precedent in Arkansas: Asking Voters to Determine Scope of Practice

AUG 28, 2020 Written By: Severin M Pouly, MD in Advocacy

Ophthalmology is under attack in Arkansas. Last year optometry pushed through legislation and won the ability to perform SLT, YAG laser, eyelid surgery and injections around the eye. After sitting through the Arkansas House and Senate meetings prior to passage of this law, I felt a deep sense of frustration.

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Make Your Voice Heard

JUL 15, 2020 Written By: Lee A Snyder MD in Advocacy

As you embark on what hopefully will be a long and fulfilling career as physician advocates, here are some helpful tips.

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Don’t Sit on the Sidelines — Advocate

JUN 17, 2020 Written By: Timothy P Sipos, MD in Advocacy

How one YO teamed with his Texas Ophthalmological Association to educate state legislators about differences in training between ophthalmologists and optometrists.

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4 Key Takeaways for Budding Young Leaders in Ophthalmology

JUN 17, 2020 Written By: Hong-Uyen Hua, MD in Advocacy

Every year at Mid-Year Forum, the Academy’s Young Ophthalmologist Committee and Secretariat for State Affairs jointly host the L.E.A.P. Forward session to engage young members of the ophthalmology community. This year, the session was hosted virtually. Here are four key takeaways.

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Grassroots Advocacy During COVID-19

MAY 14, 2020 Written By: Alexander H De Castro-Abeger, MD in Advocacy

Thanks to video conferencing technology like Zoom, Alexander De Castro-Abeger, MD, and colleagues have still been able to participate on calls with both local and state representatives.

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