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Important SHPEP Update

By: Mollie Mills , 2 months ago

Posted in: Chief Diversity Officers

Hello All, Please see below for an update from the AAMC regarding the Summer Health Professions Education Program's. ____________________________________________________ Dear Colleagues, As we launch the application for the Summer Health Professions Education Program's (SHPEP) 2026 cohort, we wanted to share important information about ...
Call for Nominations (Due November 14)

By: Anna Tichenor , 3 months ago

Posted in: Ocular Surface Disease Educators

Dear colleagues, I would like to invite nominations for the following leadership roles within the SIG: 1) OSDE SIG Chair-Elect Role: The role of the SIG chair-elect is to support the chair and to fill in for the chair in case the chair is unable to fulfill the duties of the leadership role. The chair-elect becomes chair upon the completion ...
!! REMINDER - FALL MEETING REGISTRATION IS NOW OPE ...

By: Jennifer Rubin , 5 months ago

Posted in: Ocular Surface Disease Educators

Hello Everyone, Academy 2025 Boston is one month away!! Please register for the meetings you are required to attend as final numbers are needed to lock in F&B and AV. To register please visit: https://cvent.me/YMYEZb Registration type should be GUEST (unless you are Staff or a BOD) you then choose the meetings on the next page. ...
!! REMINDER - FALL MEETING REGISTRATION IS NOW OPE ...

By: Jennifer Rubin , 5 months ago

Posted in: Chief Diversity Officers

Hello Everyone, Academy 2025 Boston is one month away!! Please register for the meetings you are required to attend as final numbers are needed to lock in F&B and AV. To register please visit: https://cvent.me/YMYEZb Registration type should be GUEST (unless you are Staff or a BOD) you then choose the meetings on the next page. ...

Spring 2026 Online Clinical Educators Forum (OCEF)

By: Jennifer Rubin , 43 minutes ago

The Spring 2026 Online Clinical Educators Forum (OCEF) titled Eyes Wide Open: AI-Driven Teaching and Retinal Imaging Breakthroughs will feature guest presentations by ASCO members Dr. Clinton Prestwich (CCO) "AI Enhanced Clinical Teaching Strategies" and Dr. Timothy Bossie (NECO) "Using AI with Retinal Imaging" who will share insights on how AI is reshaping clinical education in the clinical setting.

Moderators will be Dr. Amy Moy (Chair, ASCO Clinical Affairs Committee, NECO), Dr. Dawn Goedde (Subcommittee Chair, OSU) Dr. Vakishan Nadarajah (Member of ASCO Clinical Affairs Committee, CCO)

This dynamic and forward-looking session promises to showcase innovative approaches and real-world applications you won’t want to miss!

https://optometriceducation-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R4QssBTiR7GoGGewfGPRgw
Optometric Education Leadership Institute:

By: Jennifer Rubin , 4 days ago

The goal of the OELI is to strengthen leadership competencies of accomplished senior-level faculty and administrators who have either expressed interest in assuming expanded leadership responsibilities or have been identified as emerging leaders within optometric education

This program, filled with dynamic speakers, will take place April 7th-9th in Fort Worth, TX. You may register for the program using this link. Here is a preview of some of the presenters and topics.

Please reach out to OELI Subcommittee Chair, Erik Mothersbaugh (emothersbaugh@ico.edu) for questions about the program, content, and speakers.
Women in Optometry

By: Jennifer Rubin , 4 days ago

Keeping the Plant Alive: Women in Optometry and Work Life Integration

Please join Dr. Alicia Feis and Dr. Millicent Knight for a panel discussion focused on the challenges that come with being a woman in leadership, male dominated spaces, and work life integration.

This half-day program will take place on April 7^th from 12:00 - 5:00 PM in Fort Worth, TX, followed by a joint reception with the OELI participants.

You may register for either program individually, or both programs using this link. If you have any questions please contact Mollie Mills (MMills@opted.org) or Jennifer Rubin (JRubin@opted.org).
Town Hall on Learner Safety - OCTOBER 24TH

By: Mollie Mills , 4 months ago

Join us for a town hall on Learner Safety with Dr. LaConda Fanning on October 24th at 1:30 PM ET.

From Micro to Meaning: A Framework to Cultivate Learner Psychological Safety

Topics Covered:
The importance of a framework in psychological safety.
Recognize Safety disrupters that minimize safety.
Evaluate “The SAFE Framework” as a mitigating strategy.
The value of safeguards with courageous conversations.

To register please visit: http://bit.ly/3INZftu