Join us at the Academy's 2008 Joint Meeting, Nov. 8 to 11 in Atlanta, for numerous events and courses specifically geared to ophthalmologists in their first few years of practice. Other programs of interest include Subspecialty Day (Nov. 7 to 8) and the AAOE Practice Management Program (Nov. 8 to 11).

NEW! YO Lounge
YO Program
YO Reception
NEW! Training, Globalization, and the Young Ophthalmologist Symposium
Join the YO Committee at Breakfast with the Experts
YO-Endorsed Joint Meeting Courses
Atlanta After Dark for YOs
Top 10: To Do at the Joint Meeting
Attend the OPHTHPAC Reception for Only $25!
Members in Training--50% Discount on Courses
Attend the Job Fair

NEW! YO Lounge
Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Georgia World Congress Center, Room B213

Join your fellow young ophthalmologists at the new YO Lounge.  The YO Lounge will be an ideal place to:

• Get advice from various experts and demonstrations on how to use the O.N.E.™ Network during scheduled daily roundtables. 
• Hear tips on making the most of your Joint Meeting experience.
• Gift Giveaway! The first 50 people to bring this webpage to the YO Lounge reception desk will receive a fun (and very cool) gift. Limit one gift per person.
• Learn more about the valuable Academy resources available.
• Meet the YO Committee to get tips on how to navigate the Joint Meeting and the Academy.
• Enjoy free Wi-Fi access, foot massagers, refreshments and much more!

Happy Hour in the YO Lounge
Saturday and Monday, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m
Enjoy a cocktail and hear about the Academy’s state and federal advocacy efforts. Network with OPHTHPAC and Surgical Scope Fund board members and learn how your involvement can impact your practice and the future of ophthalmology.

Young Ophthalmologist Program
Sunday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Georgia World Congress Center, Room B406
Event Code: SPE10
Fee: $35 (includes lunch and program guide)

New ophthalmologists are faced with a myriad of choices in the transition from training to practice. The YO Committee, along with select practice management consultants, will share their own experience and expertise. This program addresses important topics of interest to all new ophthalmologists, such as starting a practice, contracts, buy-ins, coding and insurance.

Highlights, speakers and more. 

The YO Lounge and YO Program are made possible by commercial support from

Young Ophthalmologist Reception
Sunday, Nov. 9, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Omni Hotel at CNN Center, Maple Room
Reception is FREE

• Meet fellow young ophthalmologists and Academy leadership
• Compare and share experiences of practicing in competitive markets

A wonderful array of hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. Young ophthalmologists from around the world are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

The YO Reception is made possible by commercial support from

NEW! Training, Globalization and the Young Ophthalmologist
Monday, Nov. 10, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Georgia World Congress Center, Thomas B Murphy Ballroom 4
Event Code: SYM21
Symposium is FREE

This Academy/SOE joint symposium highlights the differences in training and the collaboration hurdles that physicians from different countries are experiencing, and what measures are being taken to try and overcome these obstacles. 

Join the YO Committee at Breakfast with the Experts
The YO Committee will hold roundtables during the Breakfast with the Experts morning sessions on various topics such as:

• How to Market your Practice on the Internet
• Balancing Professional and Family/Personal Responsibilities
• How to Transition from Employee to Partner 

View the list of roundtables (PDF 33K)

YO-Endorsed Joint Meeting Courses
2008 Joint Meeting courses noted with the icon in the Advance Program or Online Program have been endorsed by the YO Committee as of particular interest to young ophthalmologists. View the list of endorsed courses (PDF 61K).

Atlanta After Dark
A fellow young ophthalmologist and Atlanta insider gives his tips (PDF 46K) on the best places to eat, drink and have fun while you are in town for the meeting.

Top 10: To Do During and After This Year’s Joint Meeting
Are you attending your first Academy Joint Meeting or have you been before, but you didn’t feel like you got enough out of it? This Top 10 (PDF 29K) list is full of suggestions.

Attend the OPHTHPAC Reception for Only $25!
Young Ophthalmologists are invited to join and attend our annual cocktail reception with a minimum contribution of just $50! And Residents can participate with a minimum gift of $25. (PDF 98k).

Members in Training Receive 50% Discount on Courses
Residents save on all Breakfasts with the Experts, Instruction Courses and practice management courses given by the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE).

Professional Choices Job Fair--FREE
Meet your next employer in Atlanta on Sunday, Nov. 9, from 2:15 pm to 5 p.m. Job seekers who register for the Job Fair before the  Oct. 15 preregistration deadline will be able to submit employment preferences that will be distributed to all registered hiring practices.