Diplomate Preparatory Courses

BVPPO Section Diplomate Preparatory Course
Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Lunch included
The BVPPO Section developed an exciting new course, “Diplomate Preparatory Course” to help you accelerate your completion of the Diplomate Process! This event consists of a full day of outstanding lectures and workshops with the most challenging topics on the BVPPO Section’s Diplomate exam, presented by recognized Academy speakers. Participants in this course will have a “jump-start” on the Diplomate pathway, by taking advantage of this specifically designed support, conveniently scheduled the day before the Annual Meeting. Nine hours of CE credit will be awarded (COPE Approval pending). In addition, all registrants who submit their Diplomate application during Academy 2013 Seattle will have the application fee ($100) waived!

Attaining BVPPO Diplomate status distinguishes you in your area of specialty, while increasing your expertise and skill, so take advantage of this unique opportunity! Space is limited, so register early! The early registration rate is $160 and will be $225 starting August 21. Select this course when you register for the meeting. For updates and more information on the Diplomate Preparatory Course or on how to become a Diplomate in the BVPPO Section, visit the webpage at http://www.aaopt.org/section/bv.

Schedule of Topics:

  • Management of Pediatric Eye Disease: Kristina Tarczy-Hornoch, MD
  • Development of Refractive Error: Donald Mutti, OD, PhD, FAAO
  • Diplomate Process: John “JT” Tassinari, OD, FAAO, Diplomate
  • Fixation Disparity: A Clinical Approach: Rick London, OD, MA, FAAO, Diplomate
  • Special Forms of Strabismus and Treatment Pearls: Rick London, OD, MA, FAAO, Diplomate
  • Accommodation-Vergence Interaction: Mitch Scheiman, OD, FAAO, Diplomate
  • VT techniques – Tips and Pearls: Mitch Scheiman, OD, FAAO, Diplomate

Primary Care Section Diplomate Preparatory Course
Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Lunch included
The Primary Care Section is offering a day-long seminar, “A Primary Care Diplomate Preparatory Symposium,” to help existing candidates complete the diplomate process and attract new candidates to the program! This event consists of a full day of outstanding lectures on topics of interest to primary care optometrists presented by well recognized Academy speakers. Participants in this seminar will have a “legup” in the Diplomate process, by taking advantage of this specifically designed support scheduled the day before the Annual Meeting. Eight hours of CE credit will be awarded (COPE Approval pending). In addition, all registrants who submit their Primary Care Diplomate application during this seminar and at Academy 2013 Seattle will have the application fee ($100) waived!

Attaining the Primary Care Diplomate is a challenging yet unique status in our profession, so take advantage of this rare opportunity! Space is limited, so register early! The early registration rate is $160 and will be $225 starting August 21. Select this course when you register for the meeting. For updates and more information on the Primary Care Diplomate Preparatory Seminar or on how to become a Diplomate in the Primary Care Section, visit the webpage: http://www.aaopt.org/fellows/Sections/PrimaryCare.

Schedule of Topics:

  • Pediatrics: Kathy Weise, OD, MBA, FAAO
  • Posterior Segment: Mohammed Rafieetery, OD, FAAO
  • Diplomate Process: Hal Bohlman, OD, FAAO, Diplomate
  • Glaucoma: Chris Lievens, OD, FAAO
  • Low Vision: Kristin Anderson, OD
  • Anterior Segment: Ernest Bowling, OD, FAAO, Diplomate

Section on CCLRT Diplomate Preparatory Course
Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Lunch included

More information TBA.