Verify your eye doctor or surgeon's board certification in ophthalmology or search for board-certified doctors in your area. Learn about the board certification process for physicians who train in the specialty of ophthalmology, including exam eligibility, requirements, the Written Qualifying Examination, and the Oral Examination. Review the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) process, including required components, available activities, and timelines for lifelong learning and continuous quality improvement.
Candidate assignments for the October Oral Exam will be distributed to registered candidates in mid-July. Visit the Diplomate Digest blog for news and information relevant to diplomates pursuing certification and Continuing Certification.
Candidate assignments for the October Oral Exam will be distributed to registered candidates in mid-July. Visit the Diplomate Digest blog for news and information relevant to diplomates pursuing certification and Continuing Certification.
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The American Board of Ophthalmology is an independent, nonprofit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons) in the United States.
Founded in 1916, the ABO was the first American Board established to certify medical specialists and is one of 24 specialty Boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA).
The American Board of Ophthalmology is an independent, nonprofit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists (eye physicians and surgeons) in the United States.
Founded in 1916, the ABO was the first American Board established to certify medical specialists and is one of 24 specialty Boards recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) and the American Medical Association (AMA).
The ABO is the primary resource for verifying that an ophthalmologist is certified.
If your organization requires written verification of a physician's certification, please submit a request to the ABO Office that includes the physician's name and a check in the amount of $50 made payable to the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Search by name or location for a board-certified ophthalmologist using the fields below.
The online directory uses the city and state provided by each physician as a mailing address and is not necessarily the physician's city and state of practice.
If your organization requires written verification of a physician's certification, please submit a request to the ABO Office that includes the physician's name and a check in the amount of $50 made payable to the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Search by name or location for a board-certified ophthalmologist using the fields below.
The online directory uses the city and state provided by each physician as a mailing address and is not necessarily the physician's city and state of practice.
Since 1916, more than 30,000 ophthalmologists have challenged themselves to meet the rigorous certification standards established by The American Board of Ophthalmology.
Certification is granted to ophthalmologists who meet a series of accredited medical training requirements in ophthalmology, sign a practice pledge indicating their intent to practice with compassion, integrity, and respect for human dignity, and complete an intensive evaluation process which includes two examinations: a Written Qualifying Examination (WQE) and an Oral Examination.
Certification is granted to ophthalmologists who meet a series of accredited medical training requirements in ophthalmology, sign a practice pledge indicating their intent to practice with compassion, integrity, and respect for human dignity, and complete an intensive evaluation process which includes two examinations: a Written Qualifying Examination (WQE) and an Oral Examination.
Explore studies published in medical literature highlighting the value of certification and Continuing Certification.
Two enrollment pathways are available to diplomates certified prior to 1992 or whose certificates have lapsed.
For physicians, what it means to be excellent evolves with every new discovery and technological breakthrough.
To remain performing at the highest levels of patient care, we work to continuously enhance our clinical knowledge and improve our skills.
The American Board of Ophthalmology's Continuing Certification program applies structure and rigor to those efforts, with activities developed by practicing ophthalmologists for practicing ophthalmologists.
Two enrollment pathways are available to diplomates certified prior to 1992 or whose certificates have lapsed.
For physicians, what it means to be excellent evolves with every new discovery and technological breakthrough.
To remain performing at the highest levels of patient care, we work to continuously enhance our clinical knowledge and improve our skills.
The American Board of Ophthalmology's Continuing Certification program applies structure and rigor to those efforts, with activities developed by practicing ophthalmologists for practicing ophthalmologists.
Explore studies published in medical literature highlighting the value of certification and Continuing Certification.
Browse the following sections for more information about the American Board of Ophthalmology and how our certification and Continuing Certification processes help the public and the profession of ophthalmology.
Browse the following sections for more information about the American Board of Ophthalmology and how our certification and Continuing Certification processes help the public and the profession of ophthalmology.
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