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.
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.