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.
Your Match Season Questions, Answered
The Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) and the American Academy of Ophthalmology hosted a webinar titled "Advice for the 2026-2027 Ophthalmology Residency Match Season" on Wednesday, June 3.
Missed the live webinar? Watch the full 90-minute session featuring program directors, department chairs, and educators from across the U.S. covering everything from personal statements to preference signaling. Perspectives from medical school deans, vice chairs of education, and directors of medical student education are included, representing diverse regions and program types nationwide. Participant questions are answered using the most current match 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. A rich program of keynotes, specialty sessions, and open discussions awaits. Sun, science, and the brightest minds in academic ophthalmology — AUPO 2027 is shaping up to be extraordinary. Registration opens in fall 2026.
Webinar On-Demand: From Department to Institution: Broadening the Ophthalmology Leadership Lens
Explore pathways to leadership within academic medical centers, with insights from leaders who have advanced into roles such as Medical School Dean, Hospital CEO, and Chief Medical Officer. This session offers practical guidance on expanding your leadership scope beyond the department level.
Moderators: Misha Syed, James Tsai
Speakers: Drs. David Calkins, Susan Culican, Leslie Jones, Carolyn Kloek, Mark Rosenblatt, Paul Sternberg
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.