AUPO champions an academic ophthalmology community to promote and advocate for excellence in ophthalmic education, professional development, research, and clinical care.

As a partnership between NMA and AUPO, INTREPID is a highly interactive, year-long seminar-based program that provides faculty members a tailored professional development opportunity to learn foundational skills that will enable them to achieve career goals, advance, and thrive as a successful leader in academic medicine and science. Welcome Class of 2025–2026: Christine Coward, MD; Anthony Marte, MD; Reyna Martinez-De Luna, PhD; Julius Oatts, MD; Anh Pham, MD, PhD; Jessica Randolph, MD

The National Medical Association (NMA) and Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) are pleased to solicit applications for the next cohort of the INTREPID Program (INvesting, TRaining, Equipping and Promoting Individuals for Distinction in ophthalmology). Nominations are open through March 5.