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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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Reflections on the First Academy Virtual Advocacy Day

MAY 14, 2020 Written By: Arjan S Hura, MD in Advocacy

Arjan S. Hura, MD, was part of the Ohio contingent that participated in Virtual Advocacy Day on May 12.

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How Virtual Advocacy is Like Cataract Surgery

MAY 14, 2020 Written By: Monica Kenney Ertel, MD, PHD in Advocacy

Monica Ertel, MD, was part of the Colorado contingent that participated in Virtual Advocacy Day on May 12. She compares the skills needed to advocate to that of a cataract surgeon's.

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Advocacy Goals Shift Due to COVID-19

APR 15, 2020 Written By: Daniel Christian Terveen, MD in Advocacy

Dan Terveen, MD, a member of the Academy’s Young Ophthalmologist Advocacy Subcommittee, attended the Academy’s Federal Affairs Secretariat meeting in Washington, D.C. He discusses how this year’s goals have been affected by COVID-19.

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Top 5 Groups of People You’ll See at Mid-Year Forum 2020

FEB 11, 2020 in Advocacy

For young ophthalmologists, the Mid-Year Forum is the best way to learn firsthand about policy, politics and practice management — straight from the experts. Here are the top groups you can expect to meet at one of the Academy’s most important events.

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YO Info

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

YO Info Editorial Board

James G. Chelnis, MD — Chair
Andrew W. Francis, MD
Viraj Jayesh Mehta, MD
Aaron M. Miller, MD, MBA
Natasha Nayak Kolomeyer, MD
Evan Silverstein, MD
Rachel Simpson, MD
Nandini Venkateswaran, MD