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.
ASCRS Grand Rounds Accepting Submissions—Due Later This Month
ASCRS Grand Rounds has been a popular, virtual education opportunity since 2020. This year, in its fourth season, ASCRS Grand Rounds 2.0 is accepting case submissions for the first time.
Residents and fellows are invited to submit their interesting or challenging case to this important educational program. Learn more about this opportunity!
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 from Savena Jabbehdari, MD, in Arkansas. Dr. Jabbehdari speaks about the benefits ASCRS membership provides trainees.
Important Resources
- ASCRS Live: In-person education and networking coming to nine cities across the U.S.
- ASCRS Annual Meeting: April 25–28, 2025 | Los Angeles, California
- CME 24/7: Your source for the latest online CME from ASCRS; member login required
- Calculators and Tools: Essential tools for your practice
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