The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) has decided to suspend Step 2 CS test administrations for the next 12-18 months. Read full announcement
Due to various sequelae of the COVID-19 crisis, the AUPO has decided to modify the previously published timeline for the 2020-2021 ophthalmology match cycle. We will continue to review this as the pandemic evolves, and will keep the membership apprised of any future changes.
In response to the effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on medical education, as well as its potential effects throughout the upcoming interview season and match cycle, AUPO has developed an information document to assist medical students applying to ophthalmology this year.
Weeks Award for Outstanding Vision Research - Nominations Open Through June 1
May 08, 2020
Nominations are open for the RPB David F. Weeks Award for Outstanding Vision Research ('The Weeks Award'). Established through the generosity of Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB), an anonymous donor, and the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO), to annually recognize and celebrate an outstanding ophthalmic vision scientist whose research has made meaningful contributions to the understanding and/or treatment of potentially blinding eye disease. Read More
Straatsma Award for Excellence in Resident Education Nominations Open
Mar 10, 2020
The nomination period for the AUPO/AAO Straatsma Award for Resident Education is open through April 15. This award recognizes and celebrates an outstanding Program Director in ophthalmology. View Criteria and Nomination Materials
AUPO Academic Leadership Development Program Nominations Due November 15
Nov 08, 2019
The inaugural AUPO Academic Leadership Development program will debut in July 2020. Nominations are open through November 15, 2019. The purpose of this program is to identify individuals with the interest in and potential for leadership positions in academic ophthalmology. View Brochure or Nominate
Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring Program Annual Report 2018 - 2019
Sep 01, 2019
After a two-year pilot program, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology is pleased to share the 2018-2019 Annual Report for the Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program. Read Report
ACGME Ophthalmology Milestones Comments Due Sept 3
Aug 15, 2019
A new draft of the ACGME ophthalmology Milestones are available for review. The Milestones reporting data, along with other survey results and comments, informed the changes. The Work Group also created a Supplemental Guide to enhance understanding of the Milestones. Feedback from end users is an important part of the process.
