Drs. Helena Prior Filipe, chair of the Simulation-Based Education committee and Mathys Labuschagnev, co-chair, organized a keynote address at the South African Association of Health Educationalists (SAAHE2025). The talk, “Reconstructing Professional Identity in Health Professions Education,” explored themes of re-imagining…
The Ophthalmology Foundation held a full-day ophthalmic educators course in June 2025 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico as an initiative with the Mexican Society of Ophthalmology and the Pan-American Council of University Professors of Ophthalmology. Chaired by Dr. Gabriela Palis and…
AAO 2025: Ophthalmic Educators Workshop “Application of Online Tools to Enhance Interactivity and Foster Constructive Collaboration in Ophthalmology Education” Friday, 17 October 2025, 1:30–4:30 p.m., Room TBA Program Number SYM01 Workshops provide valuable hands-on learning opportunities. If you’re attending AAO…
Ophthalmology Foundation staff and volunteers attended the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO) Congress 2025 in Bogotá, Colombia from 29 May – 2 June. The Medical Education in Ophthalmology program was endorsed by the Ophthalmology Foundation and Pan-American Council of University…
The Faculty Development Committee of the Ophthalmology Foundation have presented at congresses worldwide that focus on education principles for faculty development. They provide exceptional opportunities to enhance knowledge, refine skills, and expand professional networks. Read on about where we have…
The Ophthalmology Foundation celebrates our inaugural examinations day held on 26 March 2025 worldwide. We thank Nicola Quilter, Examinations Director, David Pyott, MDhc, Vice President and Chair for Examinations, Karl Golnik, MD, MEd, Chair for Examinations Working Committee, and the…
Please join us in congratulating OF Vice President Dr. Bruce Spivey MD, MS, MEd, on his re-election as IAPB’s Group C Trustee. Dr. Spivey will play a vital role in upholding IAPB’s vision, mission and values, ensuring that both the…
Learn about Ophthalmology Foundation international examinations, registration process, and have your questions answered from the examinations team! This event is for prospective exam candidates. Register below to receive the zoom link and submit your questions ahead of time. The webinar…
The Mozambican Medical Council (Ordem dos Médicos de Moçambique), in representation of its Mozambican College of Ophthalmology (MOC), has launched a Simulation-Based Education (SBE) Center with an emphasis for cataract surgery. Led by Dr. Amelia Buque, President of the MOC,…
Join the Ophthalmology Foundation at the 40th Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) Congress in conjunction with the 83rd Annual Conference of All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) in New Dehli, India, 2-6 April 2025. We have several exciting opportunities to…