YO’s at AAO 2018 Oct 27 – 30 Chicago
Denmark
A brochure of YO activities can be downloaded from the YO web page : https://www.aao.org/young-ophthalmologists/annual-meeting
Particular highlights include the “YO Lounge Power Hour at AAO 2018” – taking part SOE YO chair Marie Louise Roed-Rasmussen, MD, PhD
*What: YO Lounge Power Hour: Ophthalmology Around the Globe: A YO’s Perspective
When: Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Where: YO Lounge (Grand Concourse Lobby, McCormick Place)
Why:
- To further engage international YOs
- To provide opportunity for international YOs to network with colleagues in different regions
- To provide international YOs with an opportunity to meet Academy and YO Leaders from around the globe
- Learn about resources and opportunities
Agenda:
- Marie Louise Roed-Rasmussen, MD, PhD and Grace Sun, MD – Welcome, Introductions – The Academy Structure for YOs, Ways to Get Involved and Our Collaborations
- R.V. Paul Chan, MD – An Update on Resources for YOs (GO Guide and Global Directory of Training Opportunities)
III. Roundtable – YO Efforts Around the Globe:
- Marie Louise Roed-Rasmussen, MD, PhD – My vision for the SOE YOs
- Sidney Gicheru, MD – Leadership Development Opportunities via the African Ophthalmology Council LDP
- Marcus Ang, MBBS – What is Going on for YOs at the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology
- Camila Ventura, MD, PhD – YO Efforts within the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology
- Networking with YO Leaders and Attendees