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ASCRS This Week May 1 2024

Secretary Nomination Period Open

Have an Impact on ASCRS Leadership

ASCRS is accepting nominations for the Executive Committee position of 2025 ASCRS Secretary.

As a position with succession responsibilities, including Treasurer, Incoming President, and ultimately 2028 President, the 2025 ASCRS Secretary will have the opportunity to impact the leadership and direction of the premier society dedicated to advancing anterior segment surgery.

To nominate an ophthalmologist for the position of Secretary on the ASCRS Executive Committee, please send an email to [email protected], describing how the nominee meets the following criteria: a member in good standing/service to ASCRS, contributions to scholarly research, presentations at national/international meetings, teaching activities, leadership qualities, clinical/surgical expertise and reputation, and industry/corporate relations/collaborations.

Submissions are due July 5.

 

New EyeWorld Online Exclusives

EyeWorld continues to publish its coverage from the 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting. Click here to read recent EyeWorld Online Exclusives from the meeting.

For more meeting coverage, find EyeWorld Daily News here, and stay tuned for more in the Summer issue of the magazine.

 

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Register a Practice Leader for ASOA’s LEAD Certificate Program 

The American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) is enrolling for its next class in the popular ASOA LEAD Certificate Program.

Through individual assignments, live webinars, and interactive sessions, this 9-month curriculum is designed to improve management effectiveness and enhance leadership skills for mid-level managers.

Space is limited, and this program will sell out again this year. Learn more and register an emerging leader in your practice today!

“This program allows us to provide leadership training and development beyond what our practice alone could offer, giving our team a network of peers to further their careers.” —Ben Seals, CEO, Thomas Eye Group

 

50 Years | 50 States Video Feature

In honor of the 50th anniversary of ASCRS, member ophthalmologists from the 50 states are sending in their perspectives on the Society, its impact on their career, and its influence on the specialty as a whole.

Stay tuned each week from April 2024 through April 2025 for a new perspective.

This week’s “50 Years | 50 States” perspective comes Grace Shih, MD, in Alaska. Dr. Shih speaks about the continuing education and connection that ASCRS membership enables.

 

 

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