Advocating for excellence in academic ophthalmology
AUPO champions an academic ophthalmology community to promote and advocate for excellence in ophthalmic education, professional development, research, and clinical care.
Celebrating 60 Years of Leadership in Academic Ophthalmology
For six decades, AUPO has championed excellence in academic ophthalmology. Our 60th Anniversary honors the leadership, collaboration, and innovation that continue to shape our field.
Watch the video to celebrate this milestone with us.
Match Season Is Here. Are You Ready?
The Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology are jointly hosting a 90-minute webinar, Advice for the 2026-2027 Ophthalmology Residency Match Season, on Wednesday, June 3, 5:00 PM PT / 6:00 PM MT / 7:00 PM CT / 8:00 PM ET. Please help spread the word to medical students as well as faculty who mentor medical students at your institution.
The panelists are dedicated educators who represent the AUPO, AAO, and the SF Match and will share viewpoints on applying for this year’s ophthalmology residency match. The latest changes to the match process will be outlined. The perspectives of Medical School Deans, Ophthalmology Department Chairs, Vice Chairs of Education, Directors of Medical Student Education, and Residency Program Directors will be included. Presenters representing different regions across the U.S. will offer tips related to ophthalmology applications, personal statements, research & extracurriculars, interviewing, preference signaling, away rotations, non-traditional applicants, and new features of the match. Participant questions will be answered based on the most current data available.
The AUPO Annual Meeting is the Premier Gathering in Academic Ophthalmology
Join leaders and innovators in vision science, education, and clinical care for four days of transformative learning, meaningful collaboration, and unmatched networking. Whether you are a department chair, program director, researcher, educator, administrator, or coordinator, the AUPO Annual Meeting delivers the content, connections, and community that advance academic ophthalmology. AUPO 2027 takes place January 27–29 in Indian Wells, California. Registration opens in fall 2026.
Journal of Academic Ophthalmology
The Journal of Academic Ophthalmology (JAO) is AUPO's peer-reviewed, online, open-access publication focused on the academic pursuits of ophthalmology.
Career Opportunities
Complimentary service offered to AUPO member academic institutions and programs with Faculty, Administrator, or Coordinator vacancies to fill.
Medical Student Resources
Ophthalmology residency match resources for medical students applying to ophthalmology.