Project Index

Alphabetical by Program Participant

Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Thomas M. Aaberg Jr., MD LDP IX, Class 1 Community Ophthalmology Call Systems Retina Society of 2007 Ari Daniel Abel, MD LDP IX, Class 2 Securing Surgical Privileges in the Private Delaware Academy of Ophthalmology of 2007 Practice Setting Nisha Acharya, MD, MS LDP XV, 1 Information Sheets on Immunomodulatory American Uveitis Society Class of 2013 Therapies for Patients with Uveitis Marie D. Acierno, MD LDP XVIII, 1 Work in Ophthalmic/Medical Practices for North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Class of 2016 Visually Impaired (WOMP VI) Project: (NANOS) Empowering Independence in the Visually Impaired Kenneth P. Adams, JD, DO LDP XVI, 1 New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2014 Legislative Engagement Wesley H. Adams, MD LDP XV, 2 Working with Commercial Entities to Raise Montana Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2013 Public Awareness and Promote Ocular Safety Natalie A. Afshari, MD LDP XIV, 1 Developing an International Ocular Ocular Microbiology & Immunology Group Class of 2012 Microbiology Registry Lama A. Al-Aswad, MD LDP XV, 3 National and International Women in Women in Ophthalmology Class of 2013 Ophthalmology Meeting Chris Albanis, MD LDP XI, Class 1 Encourage Enhanced Understanding and Illinois Association of Ophthalmology of 2009 Involvement of Young Ophthalmologists in Advocacy Arezo Amirikia, MD LDP IX, Class 3 Blindness Prevention and Services Month in Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons of 2007 Michigan Anthony C. Arnold, MD LDP IV, Class 1 NANOS-AAO Collaborative Physician North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society of 2002 Education Program (NANOS) Everton Arrindell, MD LDP IV, Class 2 Middle Tennessee Diabetes Eye Care National Medical Association – Ophthalmology of 2002 Project, The Section Steven Awner, MD LDP VI, Class 1 New York State Diabetes Public Awareness New York State Ophthalmological Society of 2004 Campaign Arlene Bagga, MD LDP XII, 1 Advocacy Tools and Checklist for Residents New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2010 Sophie J. Bakri, MD LDP XVIII, 3 Basic and Clinical Science Series (BCSC) Macula Society Class of 2016 based webinars V. Nicholas Batra, MD LDP XVI, 2 California Academy of Eye Physicians and California Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2014 Surgeons Online Continuing Medical Surgeons Education Project Erin P. Benjamin, DO LDP XIX, 1 Maintaining Osteopathic Ophthalmology American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology Class of 2017 Retention Rate in American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology (AOCO) and Increasing Awareness and Involvement in the AAO Robert Wells Bentley, MD LDP III, Class 1 Website for Vision Correction Surgery: Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology of 2001 Building a Positive Relationship with Oregon Optometric Physicians Association Audina Berrocal, MD LDP XVIII, 4 WOMEN UP: Leadership Development Retina Society Class of 2016 Program for Women in Retina

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Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Abdhish R. Bhavsar, MD LDP III, Class 2 Creation of a Cyber Community of State Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology of 2001 Societies Evan H. Black, MD LDP XIII, 1 Michigan Scoiety of Eye Surgeons (MiSEPS) Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2011 Ambassador Program Barbara Ann Blodi, MD LDP VI, Class 2 Organization of a Macular Degeneration Macula Society of 2004 Symposium Michael J. Borne, MD LDP XV, 4 Annual Meeting for Mississippi Academy Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2013 Surgeons Manal Bouhaimed, MBchB, PhD, FRCS(Ed) LDP X, 1 Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Services in Middle Eastern African Council of Ophthalmology Class of 2008 MEACO Region Anika G. Bradley, MD LDP XVI, 3 Surgeons for Sight South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology Class of 2014 Ronald A. Braswell, MD LDP XIV, 2 An Effective Communication Plan to Promote Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2012 State Society Membership and Public Surgeons Awareness by the Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Daniel J. Briceland, MD LDP II, 1 Rejuvenate AOS Membership Arizona Ophthalmological Society Class of 2000 William Zachary Bridges Jr., MD LDP IV, Class 3 Cherokee Diabetic Screening North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and of 2002 Surgeons James S. Brown III, MD FACS LDP XIII, 2 Website Development for the newly formed Mississippi Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Association Class of 2011 Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Beth K. Bruening, MD LDP VI, Class 3 Resident Representatives to the Mid-Year Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology of 2004 Forum and Advocacy Day Paul J. Bryar, MD LDP IX, Class 4 Development of Standards for Integration of American Association of Ophthalmic Pathologists of 2007 Automated Visual Field Results into the Electronic Medical Record Dawn C. Buckingham, MD LDP IX, Class 5 Scope of Practice Presentation to Legislators Texas Ophthalmological Association of 2007 Susan K. Burden, MD LDP XIV, 3 Educating the Public: Aligning Online Content North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Class of 2012 with AAO/NCSEPS Goals Surgeons Brandon G. Busbee, MD LDP IX, Class 6 Estimating Workforce Options for Intraocular Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology of 2007 Injections of Medical Therapy for Eye Diseases Melissa G. Cable, MD LDP IX, Class 8 Development of MOSEPS Website Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons of 2007 Melissa G. Cable, MD LDP IX, Class 7 Increasing Attendance at State Society Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons of 2007 Meetings Andrew F. Calman, MD, PhD LDP III, Class 4 Web-Based Third Party Payer Information California Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons of 2001 Center, A Jeffrey A. Carlisle, MD LDP V, 1 Legislator Profiles and Sponsorships Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Class of 2003 Marcia D. Carney, MD LDP IV, Class 4 American Academy of Ophthalmology Retina Society / Virginia Society of Ophthalmology of 2002 Resident and Fellow Information and Advocacy Teaching Tool, The Britton B. Carter, MD LDP XI, Class 3 How the Americans with Disabilities Act Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology of 2009 Affects Ophthalmology Practices in Alabama

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Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Keith D. Carter, MD, FACS LDP V, 2 Integration of the American Academy of Association of University Professors of Class of 2003 Ophthalmology Residents’ Advocacy Ophthalmology Program and New Graduate Medical Education Core Competencies Kristen Carter, MD LDP XI, Class 4 Website Development to Promote Arizona Arizona Ophthalmological Society of 2009 Ophthalmological Society (AOS) as the Primary Source for Eye Care Information in Arizona Yara P. Catoira-Boyle, MD LDP XVII, 1 The use of social media and in-person events Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2015 to educate legislators and the public about the difference between optometrists’ and ophthalmologists’ training Denise R. Chamblee, MD LDP XV, 5 Connecting AAPOS to the March of Dimes Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company Class of 2013 (MOD) to Improve ROP Public Education R.V. Paul Chan, MD, FACS LDP XVI, 4 Web-Based Education for Retinopathy of Retina Society Class of 2014 Prematurity (ROP) Diagnosis and Management James Chodosh, MD, MPH LDP VII, 1 Morbidity Conference: A New Model for Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group Class of 2005 Ophthalmology Residency Training Jessica B. Ciralsky, MD LDP XVI, 5 Cornea Society University Cornea Society Class of 2014 G. Gregory Clark, MD LDP II, 2 Mini-MBA for Ophthalmologists Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2000 William S. Clifford, MD LDP I, 1 Membership…Membership…Membership Kansas Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 1999 Kimberly Cockerham, MD, FACS LDP IX, Class 9 Payer Reimbursement for Oculoplastic, Orbit California Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons of 2007 and Neuro-Ophthalmic Clinic Visits and Procedures; California Update 2007-2008 Atif B. D. Collins, MD LDP XVII, 2 Improving the pipeline: determining barriers National Medical Association, Ophthalmology Class of 2015 to a successful match for the minority Section Ophthalmologist in the new Millennium. John W. Collins, MD LDP I, 2 Participation in the AAO Secretariat for State Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 1999 Affairs Residents’ Advocacy Program (RAP) Surgeons Joseph M. Coney, MD LDP X, 2 National Medical Association Health Fair and National Medical Association – Section on Class of 2008 Eye Care America Initiative Ophthalmology Geoffrey G. Cooper, MD, FACS LDP XVII, 7 It's just lunch: a program to link Virginia Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2015 Ophthalmologists with their Legislators Robert A. Copeland Jr., MD LDP VIII, 1 EyeCare International Washington DC Metropolitan Ophthalmological Class of 2006 Society Zelia M. Correa, MD LDP V, 3 Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology Pan American Association of Ophthalmology / Class of 2003 Leadership Development Program (Curso de Council of Brazilian Ophthalmologists Liderazgo) James W. Culclasure, MD LDP XIII, 3 Facilitating the Transition to Electronic Health South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology Class of 2011 Records (EHR): A Workshop for South Carolina’s Ophthalmology Practices

Philip L. Custer, MD LDP X, 4 ASOPRS Strategic Planning Survey American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Class of 2008 Reconstructive Surgery Charles Barry Dabbs, MD, FACS LDP III, Class 5 Dissension in the Ranks Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology of 2001

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Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Roger A. Dailey, MD LDP VII, 2 Promotion of Organized Subspecialty American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Class of 2005 Advocacy Reconstructive Surgery Robert W. Daly, MD LDP VIII, 2 Establishment of the Maine Society of Eye Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2006 Physicians and Surgeons as the Primary source of eye health related information for the state Anita Dash-Modi, MD LDP VII, 3 Ohio Youth Sports Safety Symposium Ohio Ophthalmological Society Class of 2005 Mary P. DeFrank, MD LDP X, 5 Outreach to Oregon Academy of Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2008 Ophthalmology Members Mary P. DeFrank, MD LDP X, 6 Positioning the Academy on Optometry Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2008 Manuel F. Del Toro, MD LDP III, Class 7 New Logo and Website for the Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Ophthalmological Society of 2001 Society of Ophthalmology Yvonne M. Delaney, MBBcH, FRCOphth LDP XVIII, 5 Determining the workforce need and European Society of Ophthalmology / Irish Class of 2016 designing the occupational profile for College of Ophthalmology ophthalmic technicians in Ireland Hardeep Dhindsa, MD LDP XVIII, 6 Charity and Advocacy Nevada Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2016 Anna Luisa Di Lorenzo, MD LDP VI, Class 4 Improving Access to Vision Rehabilitation: Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons of 2004 The SmartSight Initiative State Society Taskforce Jason W. Dimmig, MD LDP XVI, 6 Combining Advocacy with Outreach through Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2014 Glaucoma Screenings with Legislators Andrew P. Doan, MD, PhD LDP XIII, 4 Improving the California Academy of eye California Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2011 Physicians and Surgeons Website Surgeons Steven Dunn, MD LDP VII, 4 Texas Ophthalmological Association Liaisons Texas Ophthalmological Association Class of 2005 to Texas Local Societies Geoffrey G. Emerson, MD, PhD LDP XIV, 12 Retina Advocacy by Retina Patients American Society of Retina Specialists Class of 2012 Kevin C. Engel, MD LDP XVI, 8 Integrating the University of Minnesota Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2014 Medical Students Interest Group in Ophthalmology into the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology K. David Epley, MD LDP VII, 5 Washington Academy of Eye Physicians & Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2005 Surgeons Advocacy Campaign Surgeons Arash Eshghabadi, MD LDP XIII, 6 Creating an Updated Educational Website Middle East Africa Council of Ophthalmology Class of 2011 with Content in English and Persian, to Improve the Knowledge of Young Ophthalmologists in Persian Speaking Countries David W. Faber, MD LDP VI, Class 6 Low Vision Assistance Packet Utah Ophthalmology Society of 2004 Suzanne M. Falkenberry, MD LDP XIX, 2 Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology Early Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2017 Eye Drop Refill Bill in Cooperation with the Wisconsin Optometric Association Robert G. Fante, MD FACS LDP XIX, 3 Malpractice Experience Among Oculofacial Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company Class of 2017 Plastic Surgeons: Closed Claims Analysis 2006-2016

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Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Michael R. Feilmeier, MD LDP XVIII, 7 NAEPS Resident Advocacy Mentorship Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2016 Program (RAMP up advocacy!) and a Surgeons National Advocacy Efforts Survey of State Societies and U. S. Residency Programs Sharon Fekrat, MD LDP V, 19 2003 Southeastern Ophthalmology resident North Carolina Medical Society Leadership School Class of 2003 and fellows Meeting of the Minds: What every Eye M.D. Needs to Know to Thrive after Training Philip Mark Fiore, MD LDP I, 3 Developing an Internet Site New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 1999 Terry L. Forrest, MD LDP I, 4 Understanding the Demographics of NC Eye North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Class of 1999 M.D.s Surgeons Tamara R. Fountain, MD LDP I, 5 Missing in Action: Why Illinois Eye M.D.s Illinois Association of Ophthalmology Class of 1999 Don’t Join the State Society Bradley D. Fouraker, MD LDP X, 7 Developing Plan to Eliminate Wrong-Site, Florida Society of Ophthalmology / Ocular Class of 2008 Wrong IOL and Wrong Patient Surgery Microbiology & Immunology Group John M. Franklin, MD LDP XIX, 4 Access to Laser Eye Surgery After Expanded Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2017 Optometric Scope in Kentucky Surgeons Shahar Frenkel, MD LDP XII, 2 Development of an Online Learning Tool for Israel Ophthalmology Society Class of 2010 Ophthalmic Pathology Steve M. Friedlander, MD, FACS LDP X, 8 Revitalization of the Nevada State Society Nevada Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2008 Eric L. Fry, MD LDP XVI, 9 Rural Kansas Ophthalmology Initiative Kansas Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2014 David J. Gajda, MD LDP III, Class 8 Telemedicine in Ophthalmology in Wyoming Wyoming Ophthalmological Society of 2001 Jeffrey P. Gallo, MD LDP XVI, 10 Development and Promotion of a Networking Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Class of 2014 Modality Available to Society Members Surgeons Seeking New Physician Employees Anat Galor, MD, MSPH LDP XVIII, 8 Educational content on ocular pain Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group Class of 2016 Edgar C. Gamponia, MD LDP VII, 7 Relationship and coalition building against West Virginia Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2005 optometric scope of practice issues Dasa V. Gangadhar, Jr, MD LDP III, Class 9 Education as a Uniting Force Kansas Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons of 2001 JoAnn A. Giaconi, MD LDP XI, Class 5 A Quality Assessment of Evidence-Based California Academy of Eye Physicians and of 2009 Glaucoma Practices at the Greater Los Surgeons Angeles (GLA) Veterans Administration (VA): A Comparison of Optometry Versus Ophthalmology Practices Sidney K. Gicheru, MD LDP XIV, 13 Online Survey of Electronic Helath Records Texas Ophthalmological Association Class of 2012 Adoption by Members of the Texas Ophthalmological Association James W. Gigantelli, MD LDP IX, Class 10 Stimulated Member Enrollment of PGY-II American College of Surgeons, Advisory Council of 2007 Ophthalmology Residents in the American for Ophthalmic Surgery College of Surgeons Christopher A. Girkin, MD, MSPH LDP XVI, 11 Development of an Ophthalmic Residency Association for Research in Vision and Class of 2014 Academic Track to Facilitate Development of Ophthalmology Clinician-Scientists

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Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Carl G. Glittenberg, MD LDP XI, Class 7 Austrian Ophthalmic Society Advocacy European Society of Ophthalmolgy of 2009 Campaign (In cooperation with the European Society of Ophthalmology Ravi D. Goel, MD LDP VI, Class 7 Surgery by Surgeons – Scope of Practice and New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology of 2004 Patient Safety Sanjay D. Goel, MD LDP V, 4 Lobbying at the State House Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2003 David A. Goldman, MD LDP XV, 6 Global Interactive Surgical Skills Course: American Society of Cataract and Refractive Class of 2013 Webinar of Surgical Advances for Surgery Underserved Areas Lynn K. Gordon, MD, PhD LDP X, 9 Identify Impact of Physician Profiling Among North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Class of 2008 Neuro-Ophthalmologists Kathleen B. Gordon, MD LDP XIX, 5 Evaluation of the reporting of choroidal and North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Class of 2017 ciliary body melanomas to the North Carolina Surgeons Central Cancer Registr Peter A. Gordon, MD LDP I, 6 Georgia Legislative Battle Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Class of 1999 Thomas A. Graul, MD LDP VI, Class 8 Development of NAEPS Website and Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and of 2004 Meeting Planner Surgeons Laura K. Green, MD LDP XVIII, 9 Keeping residents engaged in advocacy as Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2016 they graduate and move on to the next step of their careers Paul B. Griggs, MD LDP II, 3 Proactive Approach to Optometric Scope of Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2000 Practice Legislation, A Surgeons Erich Bryan Groos Jr., MD LDP VI, Class 10 Tennessee Foundation for Comprehensive Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology of 2004 Vision Care Scott M. Guess, MD LDP XVII, 8 Montana Academy of Ophthalmology (MAO) Montana Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2015 Annual Winter Meeting Gaurav Gupta, MD, MBA LDP XVIII, 10 Improve Access to Eye Care in at Risk Rhode Island Society of Eye Physicians and Class of 2016 Elderly Population Surgeons Neeru Gupta, MD, PhD LDP XIV, 15 Human Eye Tissue Biobank for Research into Association for Research in Vision and Class of 2012 Blinding Disease Ophthalmology Dean P. Hainsworth, MD LDP XIII, 7 Acces to Care: Distribution of Ophthalmology Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2011 and Optometry Offices in Missouri Bryan J. Hammer, MD LDP VI, Class 12 Building Coalition between the South Dakota South Dakota Academy of Ophthalmology of 2004 Academy of Ophthalmology and the South Dakota State Medical Association Diana Hampton, MD LDP XII, 3 The American Academy of Ophthalmology Oklahoma Academy of Ophthlamology Class of 2010 Leadership Development Program Applied to Regional Medical Associations in Oklahoma Thomas W. Harper, MD LDP XVI, 12 “Wear the White Coat” for Kentucky Eye Care Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2014 Surgeons Ben J. Harvey, MD LDP XVIII, 11 Augmenting membership and involvement in Oklahoma Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2016 small state societies Saiyid A. Hasan, MD LDP VIII, 3 Florida Society of Ophthalmology’s Marketing Florida Society of Ophthalmology Class of 2006 Campaign to Promote Membership, The Sohail J. Hasan MD, PhD LDP XVIII, 13 Young Ophthalmologist Mentoring Program Illinois Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2016 for Illinois

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Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Christopher L. Haupert, MD LDP XII, 4 Sight for Soldiers: Providing Discounted Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2010 Refractive Surgery for Iowa National Guard Troops Deploying to Afghanistan and Iraq Marko Hawlina, MD LDP VII, 8 Harmonization of education standards within European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) Class of 2005 Europe and with the US Isaac J. Hearne, MD LDP XIII, 12 Level II Trauma Center Standard of Care Nevada Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2011 James M. Heltzer, MD LDP X, 11 Who Do You Know? Putting Connections to Washington DC Metropolitain Ophthalmological Class of 2008 Work Society Paul M. Henry, MD LDP VI, Class 13 Adding Coding Resources to the Arkansas Arkansas Ophthalmological Society of 2004 Ophthalmologic Society Web Site Bryan P. Hemard, MD LDP IV, Class 5 Increase Membership in the Louisiana Louisiana Ophthalmology Association of 2002 Ophthalmology Association (LOA) Leon W. Herndon, MD LDP VII, 10 Pay For Performance for the AGS American Glaucoma Society Class of 2005 Joel H. Herring, MD LDP XVIII, 15 Implementing Portable Telemedicine for Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2016 Screening and Management of Retinopathy Surgeons of Prematurity (ROP) in Mississippi: A Model for the Future Natasha L. Herz, MD LDP XIX, 7 Improving Community Ophthalmic Care Washington DC Metropolitan Ophthalmological Class of 2017 through Urgent Care Eye Exam Society Gary S. Hirshfield, MD LDP XIII, 13 New York State Leadership Development and New York State Ophthalmological Society Class of 2011 Young Ophthalmologist Engagement Michael R. Hodges, MD LDP XIII, 14 American Academy of Ophthalmology Young Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2011 Ophthalmologists, Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Chapter Nancy M. Holekamp, MD LDP VII, 11 Bringing RAP to Missouri Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2005 Aaron C. Holtebeck, MD LDP XII, 5 Campaign for Participation of Young Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2010 Ophthalmologists within the Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology through Social Networking and Web-Based Technologies Odette Margit Houghton, MD LDP XII, 6 A Taste of Ophthalmology North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Class of 2010 Surgeons Todd M. Hovis, MD LDP IV, Class 6 Increasing Resident Membership by State Texas Ophthalmological Association of 2002 Society James G. Howard, MD LDP XVII, 9 Encouraging and Facilitating Advocacy Utah Ophthalmology Society Class of 2015 Efforts in the Utah Ophthalmology Society Ana G. Huaman, MD LDP III, Class 10 Diabetes Examination and Screening New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology of 2001 Catherine J. Hwang, MD FACS LDP XIX, 8 ASOPRS Match Timing Survey American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Class of 2017 Reconstructive Surgery David D. Ingvoldstad, MD LDP XII, 7 Development of an Advocacy Curriculum for Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2010 University of Nebraska Ophthalmology Surgeons Residents in Cooperation with the Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. Michael S. Ip, MD LDP XII, 9 Campaign to Increase Patient Awareness of Macula Society Class of 2010 AMD Treatment Options

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Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Mohamad S. Jaafar, MD, FACS LDP II, 4 Increasing Enrollment in State Society Washington DC Metropolitan Ophthalmological Class of 2000 Society Nada S. Jabbur, MD LDP XVII, 10 Increasing awareness of importance of visual Lebanese Ophthalmological Society Class of 2015 screening in young children in Lebanon Michael S. Jacobs, MD LDP XVI, 13 ICD-G: Initiate Constructive Dialogue-Georgia Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Class of 2014 between MDs & ODs Martine J. Jager, MD LDP IX, Class 11 Stimulating International Member Association for Research in Vision and of 2007 Participation in ARVO Ophthalmology Johanna Jensen, MD LDP VII, 12 Increasing Idaho Society of Ophthalmology Idaho Society of Ophthalmology Class of 2005 Membership by Creating a Website David W. Johnson, MD LDP V, 5 Legislative Committee Reorganization with Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2003 Technology Upgrade Leslie S. Jones, MD LDP V, 6 Resident Advocacy and State Society Washington DC Metropolitan Ophthalmological Class of 2003 Membership Society Paul Kang, MD LDP V, 19 2003 Southeastern Ophthalmology resident North Carolina Medical Society Leadership School Class of 2003 and fellows Meeting of the Minds: What every Eye M.D. Needs to Know to Thrive after Training Paul C. Kang, MD LDP XIII, 15 Local Ophthalmologists Affecting National Washington DC Metropolitan Ophthalmology Class of 2011 Politics. Is It Possible? Society Anne M. Keating, MD LDP XV, 7 Development of a Website for the North North Dakota Society of Eye Physicians and Class of 2013 Dakota Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Surgeons (NDSEPS) Don O. Kikkawa, MD LDP XIV, 16 Analysis of Oculofacial CME Trends American Society f Ophthalmic Plastic & Class of 2012 Reconstructive Surgery Judy E. Kim, MD LDP XV, 8 Improving Access to Eye Care to a High Risk Macula Society Class of 2013 Population by Exploring Incorporation of Photographic Diabetic Retinopathy Screening at a Community Center Terry Kim, MD LDP IX, Class 12 Need for an Ophthalmic Organization for American Society of Cataract & Refractive of 2007 Sports-Related Eye Care, The Surgery Wonsuck Kim, DO LDP V, 7 EyeCare Alabama Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2003 Alan E. Kimura, MD LDP XIV, 17 Physician Participation in State-Level Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2012 Instruments of Power in Healthcare: Or, “Is There a Doctor in the House?” Laura J. King, MD LDP III, Class 12 Improving Ophthalmology and Third Party Women in Ophthalmology of 2001 Payer Relations Krishna S. Kishor, MD LDP XVI, 14 Improving Efficiency at the West Palm Beach Florida Society of Ophthalmology Class of 2014 Veterans Administration (WPBVA) in the Clinic and Operating Room John Kitchens, MD LDP XI, Class 12 Developing Web-Based Interactive Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and of 2009 Information Sharing on a State Level Surgeons John T. Knapp, MD LDP XVIII, 17 Development of Non-English Ophthalmology Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2016 Health Information

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Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD LDP VIII, 5 Media Exposure as a Public Health Service South Dakota Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2006 and as a Way to Promote the Profession of Ophthalmology David Korber, MD LDP I, 2 Participation in the AAO Secretariat for State Oklahoma Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 1999 Affairs Residents’ Advocacy Program (RAP) Vera O. Kowal, MD LDP II, 5 Circumventing Optometric Expansion of South Dakota Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2000 Scope of Practice Diane Jean Kraus, MD LDP III, Class 15 State Wide Education and Employment for New York State Ophthalmological Society of 2001 Ophthalmic Assistants Diane Jean Kraus, MD LDP III, Class 16 Integration of Holistic Health Care and New York State Ophthalmological Society of 2001 Traditional Medicine Stacey J. Kruger, MD LDP XIX, 9 Amblyopia Awareness Month and Vision American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Class of 2017 Screening Ophthalmology Lance J. Kugler, MD LDP X, 12 Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2008 Surgeons Membership Improvement Surgeons Campaign Derek Y. Kunimoto, MD JD LDP XIX, 24 Creating a communication platform between Arizona Ophthalmological Society Class of 2017 State Societies Joseph M. Lally Jr., MD LDP III, Class 17 Critical Topics in Ophthalmology South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology of 2001 Management Program Kathleen A Lamping MD LDP III, Class 18 Ohio Ophthalmological Society’s January Ohio Ophthalmological Society of 2001 National Eye Care Month Call-In, The Michael J. Landolfi, DO LDP X, 13 New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2008 Young Members Initiative Paul D. Langer, MD LDP VIII, 6 Online Course in Advocacy Association of University Professors of Class of 2006 Ophthalmology Janice C. Law, MD LDP XVII, 11 Mentoring and Advocacy for Young Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2015 Ophthalmologists in Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology (TNAO) David P. Lawlor, MD LDP V, 9 Vermont Ophthalmological Society Web site Vermont Ophthalmological Society Class of 2003 Mary Gilbert Lawrence, MD, MPH LDP V, 10 Highlighting the Role of Veterans Affairs (VA) Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists Class of 2003 Healthcare System in the Residency Training of Ophthalmologists Aaron Y. Lee, MD MSCI LDP XVIII, 19 Access to Eye Care Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2016 Surgeons Katherine A. Lee, MD, PhD LDP XII, 10 School Nurse Vision Screening Tutorial American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology Class of 2010 and Stabismus W. Barry Lee, MD, FACS LDP XII, 11 Physician Recruitment Strategies for the Eye Eye Bank Association of America Class of 2010 Bank Association of America Cecily A. Lesko, MD LDP XVI, 15 Enhancing Membership and Strengthening New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2014 the Financial Viability of the New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology Leah Levi, MBBS LDP VIII, 7 Manpower and Practice Trends in US Neuro- North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Class of 2006 Ophthalmology Helen Ka-Fun Li, MD LDP VII, 13 Growing WIO’s International Membership Women in Ophthalmology Class of 2005

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Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Steven J. Lichtenstein, MD, FACS LDP V, 11 Coordination of Legislative Efforts to Benefit American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Class of 2003 Children’s Vision Ophthalmology Rachel A. Lieberman, MD LDP XVII, 13 Observership for International Military Society of Military Ophthalmologists Class of 2015 Ophthalmology Residents Edward S. Lim, MD LDP XII, 12 Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians’ Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians Class of 2010 Program for the Education and Certification of Ophthalmic Technicians Scott A. Limstrom, MD LDP VI, Class 14 Public Service Announcements representing Alaska Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons of 2004 the Alaska State Ophthalmological Association Gregg T. Lueder, MD LDP X, 14 Survey of Ophthalmology Education in American Academy of Pediatrics – Section on Class of 2008 Pediatric Residency Training Programs Ophthalmology Mathew W. MacCumber, MD, PhD LDP VII, 15 Diagnostic Testing and Treatment of Retinal American Society of Retina Specialists Class of 2005 Diseases by Optometrists Susan M. MacDonald, MD LDP XIII, 16 WIO Goes Global Women in Ophthalmology Class of 2011 John C. Maher, MD LDP II, 6 Fast-Fax Membership Recruitment Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2000 Jeff S. Maltzman, MD LDP IX, Class 13 Arizona Ophthalmological Society Arizona Ophthalmological Society of 2007 Membership Development Program Linn M. Mangano, MD LDP VII, 16 Promoting vision screening by building Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2005 relationships between Eye M.D.s and Primary Care M.D.s Steven L. Mansberger, MD LDP IX, Class 14 Predictive Factors for Following Up with an American Glaucoma Society of 2007 Eye Care Provider in Those at Risk for Glaucoma Mark C. Maria, MD LDP IV, Class 7 Surgical Patient Protection Act Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology of 2002 Daniel F. Martin, MD LDP IV, Class 8 Remote Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Macula Society of 2002 Project James W. Matthews, MD LDP VIII, 8 Development of Website for Kentucky Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2006 Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Surgeons Mark D. Mayle, MD LDP XIX, 25 Redesign of WVAEPS Website West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2017 Surgeons Connie S. McCaa, MD LDP V, 12 Advocacy and Mentoring for Ophthalmology Mississippi Eye Ear Nose & Throat Association Class of 2003 Residents and Coding and Compliance Education for State Ophthalmologists Gregory J. McCormick, MD LDP X, 15 Vermont Ophthalmological Society Vermont Ophthalmological Society Class of 2008 Organizational Continuity Project David H. McCullough, MD LDP XV, 9 A Blast E-mail Campaign for Connecticut Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians Class of 2013 AAO Members to Lobby Connecticut Legislators Timothy Francis McDevitt, MD LDP I, 7 Eye M.D. Branding Using Local Newspaper Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Class of 1999 Advertisement M. Lisa McHam, MD LDP VIII, 10 Reconnecting Ophthalmology with the Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Class of 2006 Medical Community by Developing a Pilot Surgeons Course: “Ophthalmology Update for Physicians”

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Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Timothy J. McInnis, MD LDP III, Class 19 Organ Eyes Montana Montana Academy of Ophthalmology of 2001 Rickey Dene Medlock, MD LDP II, 8 Increasing Arkansas Eye M.D. Membership Arkansas Ophthalmological Society Class of 2000 By Establishing A State Website and Restructuring Yearly Dues Robert F. Melendez, MD LDP X, 16 Why Young Ophthalmologist (YOs) Leave New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2008 Their First Job Mark R. Melson, MD LDP XIV, 19 Membership Trends and Reasons for Non- Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2012 membership in TNAO Shannath L. Merbs, MD, PhD, FACS LDP XVI, 21 Development of a White Paper to American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Class of 2014 Standardize Criteria for Coverage of Reconstructive Surgery Blepharoplasty and Ptosis Repair Jennifer H. Merritt, MD LDP X, 18 South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology Class of 2008 Young Ophthalmologist Program Shahzad I. Mian, MD LDP X, 19 AUPO Fellowship Compliance in Cornea Cornea Society Class of 2008 Mark Michels, MD, FACS LDP I, 8 Squeaky Wheel May Fall Off Rusting Wagon Florida Society of Ophthalmology Class of 1999 Aaron M. Miller MD LDP XI, Class 13 Texas Eye Care Emergency Disaster Texas Ophthalmological Association of 2009 Response Plan Eydie G. Miller, MD LDP V, 13 New Resources on the American Glaucoma American Glaucoma Society Class of 2003 Society Web site for Young Ophthalmologists and Society Members Michael L. Miller, MD LDP II, 10 Advocacy as Basic Science in Medical Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2000 Education Tatyana Milman, MD LDP XIV, 20 Interactive Web-Based Ophthalmic Pathology American Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists Class of 2012 Curriculum in Resident Education and Pathologists Jeffrey B. Minkovitz, MD LDP IV, Class 9 Enhancing Membership Value in a Small Delaware Academy of Ophthalmology of 2002 State Society Christie L. Morse, MD LDP V, 14 State and Subspecialty Society Coalition New Hampshire Society of Eye Physicians and Class of 2003 Building Surgeons Susan K. Mosier, MD LDP IX, Class 15 Eye Screening at the State Capitol Kansas Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons of 2007 W. Walker Motley, MS, MD LDP XVI, 22 Ohio Ophthalmological Society Young Ohio Ophthalmological Society Class of 2014 Ophthalmologists Outreach Michael L. Murphy, MD, FACS LDP II, 11 Participation in Veterans of Foreign Wars Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2000 101st National Convention Anne M. Nachazel, MD LDP III, Class 20 Focus: HOPE Eye Evaluation Day Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons of 2001 Srilata S. Naidu, MD LDP VIII, 12 Save Sight, Do Contacts Right! Campaign, Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists Class of 2006 The George Nardin, MD LDP VI, Class 15 Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Website Hawaii Ophthalmological Society of 2004 George Nardin, MD LDP VI, Class 16 Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Campaign Hawaii Ophthalmological Society of 2004 to Preserve Eye Surgery for Ophthalmologists Daniel E. Neely, MD LDP XIV, 21 AAPOS Vision Screening Kit American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology Class of 2012 and Strabismus

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Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Robert E. Neger, MD LDP I, 9 What Motivates Ophthalmologists? California Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Class of 1999 Thomas A. Oetting, MD LDP II, 12 Optometric Scope of Practice Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2000 Mary A. O’Hara, MD LDP V, 15 Dealing with Scope of Practice Issues for Society of Military Ophthalmologists Class of 2003 Ophthalmic Assistants Mildred M. G. Olivier, MD LDP IX, Class 16 Women in Ophthalmology Leadership Women in Ophthalmology of 2007 Summit, August 2 -5, 2007 Faruk H. Orge, MD LDP XVII, 14 Pediatric Ophthalmology Worldwide American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology Class of 2015 Education Resource (POWER) Center and Strabismus Seyhan Bahar Ozkan, MD LDP XIX, 27 Young Ophthalmologist Training Program for International Council of Ophthalmology Class of 2017 Central Asian Republic countries via Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society Mark Packer, MD LDP VI, Class 18 How to Create the Successful Practice American Society of Cataract & Refractive of 2004 Partnership Surgery Brenda Pagán-Durán, MD LDP XIII, 19 Development of a facebook Page for the New New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2011 Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology as an Interactive Tool Millicent Palmer-Johnson, MD LDP XIV, 22 The Development of an Ocular Telehealth Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2012 Program to Serve Rural Nebraska – A Surgeons Feasibility Study David S. Pao, MD LDP VII, 17 Pennsylvania Residents Advocacy Program Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2005 Purnima S. Patel, MD LDP XVIII, 23 Georgia Society of Ophthalmology - Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Class of 2016 Comprehensive Plan for Young Ophthalmologist Engagement Ron W. Pelton, MD, PhD LDP XI, Class 14 Develop a State Society Website for CSEPS Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons of 2009 David B. Petersen, MD LDP XII, 13 Utah Ophthalmology Advocacy Group Utah Ophthalmology Society Class of 2010 Jeff H. Pettey, MD LDP XIV, 24 Engaging Young Ophthalmologists in the Utah Ophthlamology Society Class of 2012 Utah Ophthalmology Society NamTran H. Pham, MD LDP XVI, 24 Development of an Ophthalmology Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology / Vietnam Class of 2014 Continuing Education (CE) Certification Ophthalmological Society Program in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam Lawrence Piazza, MD LDP XI, Class 15 Development of a Sustainable Model for the Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons of 2009 Funding of and Participation in an Advocacy Fund for the Benefit of the Members of the Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons David A. Plager, MD LDP X, 20 No Kidding – Pediatric Ophthalmologists American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology Class of 2008 Involved in Advocacy Process & Stabismus Heather A. D. Potter, MD LDP XVII, 15 Increasing awareness of new AAO website- American Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists Class of 2015 based Forum for Discussion of Ophthalmic and Pathologists Pathology and Oncology Michael J. Price, MD LDP XI, Class 16 Tiering (Profiling) of Phyicisians in Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and of 2009 Massachusetts. Dealing with Subspecialists Surgeons and the Comprehensive Eye Exam. Andrew M. Prince, MD LDP I, 10 PAC Contributions Project New York State Ophthalmological Society Class of 1999

12 Project Index – Alphabetical by Program Participant

Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Andrew M. Prince, MD LDP I, 11 NYSOS Raps about RAP (Residents’ New York State Ophthalmological Society Class of 1999 Advocacy Program) Brian Privett, MD LDP XV, 10 Implementing and Funding and Electronic Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2013 Communication Tool for the Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD LDP XIV, 25 A Survey of Conflict of Interest (COI) Policies American Glaucoma Society Class of 2012 for Medical and Surgical Subspecialty Societies Jean E. Ramsey, MD LDP II, 13 Political Advocacy: Getting Residents Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Class of 2000 Involved Surgeons Jean E. Ramsey, MD LDP II, 15 Preschool Vision Screening: Development of Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Class of 2000 a State-wide Program Surgeons James Bradley Randleman, MD LDP XI, Class 18 Web Based Learning Initiative for Young American Society of Cataract and Refractive of 2009 Physicians Surgery Ann Ranelle, DO LDP XII, 14 Tarrant County Medical Society and Fort American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology Class of 2010 Worth Independent School District Sports Glasses for Student Athletes P. Kumar Rao, MD LDP XV, 11 Early Resident Awareness of Advocacy Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2013 Importance Nathan Ravi, MD LDP VIII, 13 Development of long-term interaction Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists Class of 2006 between Association of VA Ophthalmologist (AVAO) and Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) Russell W. Read, MD PhD LDP XIX, 29 Increasing State Society Membership by Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2017 Engagement of Non-Member State Ophthalmologists in a Socially Engaging, Non-Threatening Environment Sherman Reeves, MD, MPH LDP V, 19 2003 Southeastern Ophthalmology resident North Carolina Medical Society Leadership School Class of 2003 and fellows Meeting of the Minds: What every Eye M.D. Needs to Know to Thrive after Training Kristin E. Reidy, DO LDP VIII, 14 Ophthalmologists on Wheels: New Mexico New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2006 Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Rural Advocacy & Rural Screening Outreach Rachel C.J. Reinhardt, MD LDP XIII, 20 A White Paper on Physician Assistants in Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2011 Ophthalmology: What We Need to Know to Surgeons Make it Work Adam C. Reynolds, MD LDP XV, 12 Survey of Factors Influencing State Idaho Society of Ophthalmology Class of 2013 Ophthalmology Society Membership in Idaho Michelle K. Rhee, MD LDP XIX, 30 Eye Banking and its Critical Role as Partner Eye Bank Association of America Class of 2017 to Corneal Surgeons Lindsay A. Rhodes, MD LDP XVII, 17 Winter is coming: Preparing the ALAO for a Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2015 possible scope battle William W. “Chip” Richardson II, MD LDP XIV, 27 Going Rogue: Can one person be effective in Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2012 turning political tides? An analysis of the Surgeons barriers and strategies used David R. Rivera, MD LDP IX, Class 18 Evaluation of Children’s Vision Screening in Rhode Island Society of Eye Physicians and of 2007 Rhode Island Surgeons

13 Project Index – Alphabetical by Program Participant

Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Philip R. Rizzuto, MD, FACS LDP IV, Class 10 Increasing Awareness of Lyme Disease and Rhode Island Society of Eye Physicians and of 2002 Other Tick Borne Illnesses Surgeons John Denis Roarty, MD LDP II, 17 Legislative Advocacy Program Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2000 Joy Dixon Robinson, MD LDP VI, Class 5 Quality Eye Care Virginia Society of Ophthalmology of 2004 Prin Rojanapongpun, MD LDP XIV, 28 Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology / Royal Class of 2012 (APAO) – Royal College of Ophthalmologists College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand of Thailand (RCOPT) Leadership Development Program James F. Ronk, MD LDP VI, Class 20 Increasing Membership In Our State Society Oklahoma Academy of Ophthalmology of 2004 James Bradford Ruben, MD LDP VII, 18 Placement of Pediatric Vision Screening on American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Class of 2005 the HMO Report Card (HEDIS). Ophthalmology Arvind Saini, MD LDP XV, 14 Creating a State Advocacy Tool Kit Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2013 Sarwat Salim, MD, FACS LDP XII, 16 Preparing Ophthalmologists for Disaster American College of Surgeons – Advisory Council Class of 2010 Relief Response on Ophthalmic Surgery Jonathan H. Salvin, MD LDP XV, 15 School Nursing and Ophthalmology Delaware Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2013 Collaboration in the State of Delaware Rebecca Sands Braverman, MD LDP XIX, 31 Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2017 Surgeons statewide poll and strategic plan revision Scott T. Schaefer, MD LDP XI, Class 19 Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology of 2009 Foundation William R. Schlichtemeier, MD LDP II, 18 Physician Directory Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2000 Surgeons Scott K. Schultz, MD LDP XIX, 33 Understanding the current state of optometric South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology Class of 2017 surgical and laser training Elwin G. Schwartz, MD LDP I, 12 Improvement of Legislative Liaison between Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians Class of 1999 CSEP and the Connecticut State Legislature Gail F. Schwartz, MD LDP I, 28 Maryland’s Model State Society Strategy Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 1999 Gary S. Schwartz, MD LDP I, 29 Young Ophthalmologist Section @ MAO Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 1999 Stephen G. Schwartz, MD, MBA LDP XII, 17 Case Report of State Society Crisis Florida Society of Ophthalmology Class of 2010 Management Adrienne W. Scott, MD LDP XIX, 34 Evaluation of Medical Students’ Perception of National Medical Association, Ophthalmology Class of 2017 an Ophthalmology Career Section Kevin R. Scott, MD LDP II, 21 State Dues Reciprocity Virginia Society of Ophthalmology Class of 2000 Maria Cirone Scott, MD LDP XIX, 35 A Guide to Implementing Your Charitable Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society Class of 2017 Cataract Surgery Program Michael H. Scott, MD LDP XVII, 18 Creating a website for ophthalmic job Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2015 opportunities in the State of Iowa; increasing the perceived value of membership in the Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology

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Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Leonard K. Seibold, MD LDP XVII, 19 Improving Young Ophthalmologist Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Class of 2015 participation in advocacy and the Colorado Surgeons Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Cynthia A. Self, MD LDP XIII, 46 Initiation of a program for Continuous Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2011 Development of Liaison Between MSEPS Members and their State Legislators H. Nida Sen, MD, MHS LDP XVIII, 25 Increasing Generic Drug Prices Affecting American Uveitis Society Class of 2016 Uveitis Patients Susan H. Senft, MD, FRCOphth LDP IV, Class 11 Approach to the Chemically-Dependent Hawaii Ophthalmological Society of 2002 Ophthalmologist, The Stefan Seregard, MD LDP VI, Class 21 European Leadership Development Program, European Society of Ophthalmology (SOE) of 2004 The Gaurav K. Shah, MD LDP XII, 18 A Survey of the Current Status of Vitreoretinal American Society or Retina Specialists Class of 2010 Fellowship Training in the United States and Canada John W. Shore, MD LDP III, Class 22 Increase Subspecialty Society Involvement in American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & of 2001 Leadership Reconstructive Surgery Erin M. Shriver, MD FACS LDP XIX, 36 Building an International Network of Women Women in Ophthalmology Class of 2017 in Ophthalmology Sirtaz S. Sibia, DO LDP XV, 16 Young Members Committee of the American American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology Class of 2013 Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology David I. Silbert, MD, FAAP LDP XVII, 20 KinderSee: a program in service to low- American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Class of 2015 income at-risk youth in Lancaster County, PA Ophthalmology/ Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology Sidney K. Simonian, DO LDP VIII, 15 Advocacy Resource for Ophthalmology American Osteopathic Colleges of Ophthalmology Class of 2006 Patients & Otolaryngology Chasidy D. Singleton, MD LDP XV, 17 Pipeline Mentoring Program to Increase National Medical Association, Ophthalmology Class of 2013 Student Interest in Medicine and Section Ophthalmology Brian D. Sippy, MD, PhD LDP VIII, 16 Montana Academy of Ophthalmology Montana Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2006 Preceptors for WWAMI Medical Students Interested in Ophthalmology Clerkships in Montana Arthur J. Sit, MD LDP XI, Class 20 Understanding the Status of the American American Glaucoma Society of 2009 Glaucoma Society Jennifer H. Smith, MD LDP VI, Class 3 Resident Representatives to the Mid-Year Illinois Association of Ophthalmology of 2004 Forum and Advocacy Day Justine R. Smith, MD, PhD LDP IX, Class 19 Teaching Uveitis to US Residents American Uveitis Society of 2007 Lee A. Snyder, MD LDP XV, 18 Attracting the “YO” – Creating a “Culture of Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2013 Joining” Samuel P. Solish, MD LDP IV, Class 13 New Ophthalmology Symposium Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons of 2002 Derek T. Sprunger, MD LDP V, 17 Ophthalmology Residents and the Political Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2003 Process Scott M. Steidl, MD LDP VIII, 17 Utilization of Veterans Hospital Eye Clinic Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2006 Consultation Services

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Participant/Society Section Page Project Name Joshua D. Stein, MD MS LDP XVIII, 26 Improving Access to Incisional Glaucoma American Glaucoma Society Class of 2016 Surgery for Patients with Glaucoma Who Have Limited Financial Resources Through AGS Cares Donald Stone, MD LDP XVI, 25 Improving Value and Revenue of a State Oklahoma Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2014 Ophthalmology Society Prem S. Subramanian, MD, PhD LDP XIII, 47 Determining the Effect of Muliple Fellowship North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Class of 2011 Training on Neuro-Ophthalmic Practice Patterns Eric B. Suhler LDP XI, Class 22 American Uveitis Society Membership Survey American Uveitis Society of 2009 2009 Grace Sun, MD LDP XVII, 22 YO New York!: Engaging Young New York State Ophthalmological Society Class of 2015 Ophthalmologists in the New York State Ophthalmological Society Michael E. Sulewski, MD LDP XII, 19 Eye Care Delivery Models in the VA Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists Class of 2010 Steven H. Swedberg, MD LDP IX, Class 20 Evidence-Based Principles of Human Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and of 2007 Influence – as Related to Modern Ophthalmic Surgeons Practice Advocacy, The Christopher N. Ta, MD LDP X, 21 Residency Program Directors’ Guide Association of University Professors of Class of 2008 Ophthalmology Gareth A. Tabor, MD, PhD LDP I, 30 OAO Public Outreach and Education Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 1999 Program Andrew W. Tharp, MD LDP X, 22 Understanding State PACs Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2008 Andrew T. Thliveris, PhD, MD LDP XVI, 26 The Use of Femtosecond Laser Assisted Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists Class of 2014 Cataract Surgery in Resident Training Eric R. Thomas, MD LDP XIV, 29 Comparison of Rural Coverage Between South Dakota Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2012 Ophthalmology and Optometry Practices in South Dakota Steven C. Thornquist, MD LDP VI, Class 22 Children’s Health Coalition as a Tool for Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians of 2004 Achieving Vision Screening Michael C. Tigani, MD LDP XVII, 23 Claims Reporting Guidelines and Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company Class of 2015 Recommendations for Ophthalmologists Mayssa Aziz Toppino, MD LDP V, 18 Resident Physician Advocacy and Non- Florida Society of Ophthalmology Class of 2003 Clinical Education Mark F. Torres, MD LDP XIII, 48 Fostering International Relationships in Society of Military Ophthalmologists Class of 2011 Ophthalmology through Humanitarian Military Medical Missions with the AAO James C. Tsai, MD LDP III, Class 23 Ophthalmic Resident Mentoring Program: Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology of 2001 The Tennessee Experience, An Linda M. Tsai, MD LDP XI, Class 23 Analyzing the Political Landscape of Missouri Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons of 2009 and Improving the Exposure of MoSEPS to the State Legislators Scott A. Uttley, MD LDP VII, 19 Establishment of the Minnesota Academy of Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2005 Ophthalmology Stop Optometric Surgery Fund Russell N. Van Gelder, MD, PhD LDP VI, Class 23 Organizing a Uveitis Patient Advocacy Group American Uveitis Society of 2004 Michael P. Varley, MD LDP IV, Class 14 WVAO Website Project West Virginia Academy of Ophthalmology of 2002

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Participant/Society Section Page Project Name G. Atma Vemulakonda, MD LDP XV, 20 Distance Category 1 Continuing Medical Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2013 Education (CME) Opportunities for State Surgeons Society Members Anthony J. Viti, MD LDP XIV, 30 An App for the Virginia Society Eye Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2012 Physicians and Surgeons David E. Vollman, MD, MBA LDP XVII, 35 Creating a Digital Map of Areas of Coverage Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2015 of Ophthalmology Offices in Missouri Tamara R. Vrabec, MD LDP XI, Class 25 Clinical Research in United States Retina Society of 2009 Ophthalmology Residency Programs Alan L. Wagner, MD, FACS LDP XI, Class 26 Clarification, Consolidation and Coordination Virginia Society of Ophthalmology of 2009 of Virginia Society of Ophthalmology’s Structure and Legislative Efforts with Virginia Medical Groups. David K. Wallace, MD LDP VIII, 18 Evidence-Based Talking Points for Vision North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Class of 2006 Screening Surgeons Thomas Peter Ward, MD LDP VII, 20 Improving the Participation of Military Society of Military Ophthalmologists Class of 2005 Ophthalmologists in State Societies George O. Waring IV, MD LDP XIX, 37 Increasing membership recruitment and International Society of Refractive Surgery Class of 2017 retention of young ophthalmologists for the International Society of Refractive Surgery Ann A. Warn, MD, MBA LDP III, Class 24 Creating a Managed Care Liaison System Oklahoma Academy of Ophthalmology of 2001 Aaron P. Weingeist, MD LDP IV, Class 15 Online Legislative Forum Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and of 2002 Surgeons John Anderson Wells III, MD, FACS LDP VII, 21 Improving Ophthalmology’s relationship with South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology Class of 2005 the South Carolina Medical Association (SCMA) through education and participation in the SCMA Annual Meeting Thomas J. Whittaker, MD LDP II, 23 Advocacy and Mentoring for Young Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Class of 2000 Ophthalmologists and Residents Craig L. Wilkerson, MD LDP X, 23 Advance the Capabilites of Website for Montana Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2008 Montana Academy of Ophthalmology Pamela E. Williams, MD LDP XVII, 37 Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Class of 2015 Surgeons: A Reformation Surgeons William K. Wong Jr., MD LDP XVI, 27 Hawaii Ophthalmic Technician Training Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Class of 2014 Program Jeffrianne S. Young, MD LDP XIX, 38 More Than Meets the Eye: A Smartphone- Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Class of 2017 Friendly Scope of Practice Video Showing Subconjunctival Injections and Chalazia & Eyelid Lesion Surgeries Joseph M. Zobian, MD LDP XII, 20 Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) for Hawaii Hawaii Ophthalmology Society Class of 2010

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Alphabetical by Project Category (Advocacy, Leadership Development, Membership, Ophthalmic Education, Ophthalmic Training Programs, Organizational Development, Practice Management, Public Information/Public Service, Quality of Care, Web site)

Advocacy Projects Participant Section Page Access to Care: Distribution of Ophthalmology and Optometry Dean P. Hainsworth, MD LDP XIII, Class of 2011 7 Offices in Missouri Access to Eye Care Aaron Y. Lee, MD MSCI LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 19 Access to Laser Eye Surgery After Expanded Optometric Scope John M. Franklin, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 4 in Kentucky Advocacy and Mentoring for Ophthalmology Residents and Connie S. McCaa, MD LDP V, Class of 2003 12 Coding and Compliance Education for State Ophthalmologists Advocacy and Mentoring for Young Ophthalmologists and Thomas J. Whittaker, MD LDP II, Class of 2000 23 Residents Advocacy as Basic Science in Medical Education Michael L. Miller, MD LDP II, Class of 2000 10 Advocacy Resource for Ophthalmology Patients Sidney K. Simonian, DO LDP VIII, Class of 2006 15 Advocacy Tools and Checklist for Residents Arlene Bagga, MD LDP XII, Class of 2010 1 Amblyopia Awareness Month and Vision Screening Stacey J. Kruger, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 The American Academy of Ophthalmology Resident and Fellow Marcia D. Carney, MD LDP IV, Class of 2002 4 Information and Advocacy Teaching Tool Analyzing the Political Landscape of Missouri and Improving the Linda M. Tsai, MD LDP XI, Class of 2009 23 Exposure of MoSEPS to the State Legislators A Blast E-mail Campaign for Connecticut AAO Members to David H. McCullough, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 9 Lobby Connecticut Legislators Bringing RAP to Missouri Nancy M. Holekamp, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 11 Building Coalition between the South Dakota Academy of Bryan J. Hammer, MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 12 Ophthalmology and the South Dakota State Medical Association Case Report of State Society Crisis Management Stephen G. Schwartz, MD, LDP XII, Class of 2010 17 MBA Children’s Health Coalition as a Tool for Achieving Vision Steven C. Thornquist, MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 22 Screening Circumventing Optometric Expansion of Scope of Practice Vera O. Kowal, MD LDP II, Class of 2000 5 Combining Advocacy with Outreach through Glaucoma Jason W. Dimmig, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 6 Screenings with Legislators Comparison of Rural Coverage Between Ophthalmology and Eric Thomas, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 29 Optometry Practices in South Dakota Coordination of Legislative Efforts to Benefit Children’s Vision Steven J. Lichtenstein, LDP V, Class of 2003 11 MD, FACS Creating a Digital Map of Areas of Coverage of Ophthalmology David E. Vollman, MD, LDP XVII, Class of 2015 35 Offices in Missouri MBA Creating a Managed Care Liaison System Ann A. Warn, MD, MBA LDP III, Class of 2001 24 Creating a State Advocacy Tool Kit Arvind Saini, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 14 Dealing with Scope of Practice Issues for Ophthalmic Assistants Mary A. O’Hara, MD LDP V, Class of 2003 15 Development of an Advocacy Curriculum for University of David D. Ingvoldstad, MD LDP XII, Class of 2010 7 Nebraska Ophthalmology Residents in Cooperation with the Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Development of a Sustainable Model for the Funding of and Lawrence Piazza, MD LDP XI, Class of 2009 15 Participation in an Advocacy Fund for the Benefit of the Members of the Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

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Advocacy Projects (cont’d) Participant Section Page Diagnostic Testing and Treatment of Retinal Diseases by Mathew W. MacCumber, LDP VII, Class of 2005 15 Optometrists MD, PhD Early Resident Awareness of Advocacy Importance P. Kumar Rao, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 11 Encourage Enhanced Understanding and Involvement of Young Chris Albanis, MD LDP XI, Class of 2009 1 Ophthalmologist in Advocacy Encouraging and Facilitating Advocacy Efforts in the Utah James G. Howard, MD LDP XVII, 9 Ophthalmology Society Class of 2015 Establishment of the Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Robert W. Daly, MD LDP VIII, Class of 2006 2 Surgeons as the Primary source of eye health related information for the state Establishment of the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Scott A. Uttley, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 19 Stop Optometric Surgery Fund Evaluation of Children’s Vision Screening in Rhode Island David R. Rivera, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 18 The Evidence-Based Principles of Human Influence – as Steven H. Swedberg, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 20 Related to Modern Ophthalmic Practice Advocacy Evidence-Based Talking Points for Vision Screening David K. Wallace, MD LDP VIII, Class of 2006 18 Eye Screening at the State Capitol Susan K. Mosier, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 15 Georgia Legislative Battle Peter A. Gordon, MD LDP I, Class of 1999 6 Going Rogue: Can One Person be Effective in Turning Political William W.“Chip” LDP XIV, Class of 2012 27 Tides? An Analysis of the Barriers and Strategies Used. Richardson II, MD Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) for Hawaii Joseph M. Zobian, MD LDP XII, Class of 2010 20 How the Americans with Disabilites Act Affects Ophthalmology Britton B. Carter, MD LDP XI, Class of 2009 3 Practices in Alabama ICD-G: Initiate Constructive Dialogue-Georgia Between MDs & Michael S. Jacobs, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 13 ODs Implementing and Funding an Electronic Communication Tool Brian Privett, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 10 for the Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Improvement of Legislative Liaison between CSEP and the Elwin G. Schwartz, MD LDP I, Class of 1999 12 Connecticut State Legislature Improving Ophthalmology and Third Party Payer Relations Laura J. King, MD LDP III, Class of 2001 12 Improving Ophthalmology’s relationship with the South Carolina John Anderson Wells III, LDP VII, Class of 2005 21 Medical Association (SCMA) through education and participation MD, FACS in the SCMA Annual Meeting Improving Young Ophthalmologist participation in advocacy and Leonard K. Seibold, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 19 the Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Increasing Generic Drug Prices Affecting Uveitis Patients H. Nida Sen, MD, MHS LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 25 Initiation of a Program for Continuous Development of Liaison Cynthia A. Self, MD LDP XIII, Class of 2011 46 Between MSEPS Members and their State Legislators Integration of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Keith D. Carter, MD, FACS LDP V, Class of 2003 2 Residents’ Advocacy Program and New Graduate Medical Education Core Competencies It's just lunch: a program to link Virginia Ophthalmologists with Geoffrey G. Cooper, MD, LDP XVII, Class of 2015 7 their Legislators FACS Keeping residents engaged in advocacy as they graduate and Laura K. Green, MD LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 9 move on to the next step of their careers Legislative Advocacy Program John Denis Roarty, MD LDP II, Class of 2000 17 Legislative Committee Reorganization with Technology Upgrade David W. Johnson, MD LDP V, Class of 2003 5 Legislator Profiles and Sponsorships Jeffrey A. Carlisle, MD LDP V, Class of 2003 1 Lobbying at the State House Sanjay D. Goel, MD LDP V, Class of 2003 4

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Advocacy Projects (cont’d) Participant Section Page Local Ophthalmologists Affecting National Politics. Is It Paul C. Kang, MD LDP XIII, Class of 2011 15 Possible? Media Exposure as a Public Health Service and as a Way to Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD LDP VIII, Class of 2006 5 Promote the Profession of Ophthalmology Mentoring and Advocacy for Young Ophthalmologists in Janice C. Law, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 11 Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology (TNAO) Michigan Society of Eye Surgeons (MiSEPS) Ambassador Evan H. Black, MD, FACS LDP XIII, Class of 2011 1 Program More Than Meets the Eye: A Smartphone-Friendly Scope of Jeffrianne S. Young, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 38 Practice Video Showing Subconjunctival Injections and Chalazia & Eyelid Lesion Surgeries NAEPS Resident Advocacy Mentorship Program (RAMP up Michael R. Feilmeier, MD LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 7 advocacy!) and a National Advocacy Efforts Survey of State Societies and U. S. Residency Programs New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology Legislative Kennith P. Adams, JD, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 1 Engagement No Kidding – Pediatric Ophthalmologists Involved in Advocacy David A. Plager, MD LDP X, Class of 2008 20 Process NYSOS Raps about RAP (Residents’ Advocacy Program) Andrew M. Prince, MD LDP I, Class of 1999 11 Online Course in Advocacy Paul D. Langer, MD LDP VIII, Class of 2006 6 Online Legislative Forum Aaron P. Weingeist, MD LDP IV, Class of 2002 15 Ophthalmology Residents and the Political Process Derek T. Sprunger, MD LDP V, Class of 2003 17 Optometric Scope of Practice Thomas A. Oetting, MD LDP II, Class of 2000 12 Organizing a Uveitis Patient Advocacy Group Russell N. Van Gelder, LDP VI, Class of 2004 23 MD, PhD PAC Contributions Project Andrew M. Prince, MD LDP I, Class of 1999 10 Participation in the AAO Secretariat for State Affairs Residents’ John W. Collins, MD; LDP I, Class of 1999 2 Advocacy Program (RAP) David Korber, MD Participation in Veterans of Foreign Wars 101st National Michael L. Murphy, MD, LDP II, Class of 2000 11 Convention FACS Pay For Performance for the AGS Leon W. Herndon, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 10 Pennsylvania Residents Advocacy Program David S. Pao, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 17 Physician Participation in State-Level Instruments of Power in Alan E. Kimura, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 17 Healthcare: or, “Is There a Doctor in the House?” Placement of Pediatric Vision Screening on the HMO Report James Bradford Ruben, LDP VII, Class of 2005 18 Card (HEDIS). MD Political Advocacy: Getting Residents Involved Jean E. Ramsey, MD LDP II, Class of 2000 13 A Proactive Approach to Optometric Scope of Practice Paul B. Griggs, MD LDP II, Class of 2000 3 Legislation Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Campaign to Preserve Eye George Nardin, MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 15 Surgery for Ophthalmologists Positionsing the Academy on Optometry Mary P. DeFrank, MD LDP X, Class of 2008 6 Promoting vision screening by building relationships between Linn M. Mangano, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 16 Eye M.D.s and Primary Care M.D.s Promotion of Organized Subspecialty Advocacy Roger A. Dailey, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 2 Quality Eye Care Joy Dixon Robinson, MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 5 Relationship and coalition building against optometric scope of Edgar C. Gamponia, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 7 practice issues Resident Advocacy and State Society Membership Leslie S. Jones, MD LDP V, Class of 2003 6

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Advocacy Projects (cont’d) Participant Section Page Resident Physician Advocacy and Non-Clinical Education Mayssa Aziz Toppino, MD LDP V, Class of 2003 18 Resident Representatives to the Mid-Year Forum and Advocacy Beth K. Bruening, MD; LDP VI, Class of 2004 3 Day Jennifer H. Smith, MD Retina Advocacy by Retina Patients Geoffrey G. Emerson, MD, LDP XIV, Class of 2012 12 PhD School Nursing and Ophthalmology Collaboration in the State of Jonathan H. Salvin, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 15 Delaware Scope of Practice Presentation to Legislators Dawn C. Buckingham, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 5 Securing Surgical Privileges in the Private Practice Setting Ari Daniel Abel, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 2 Squeaky Wheel May Fall Off Rusting Wagon Mark Michels, MD, FACS LDP I, Class of 1999 8 State and Subspecialty Society Coalition Building Christie L. Morse, MD LDP V, Class of 2003 14 Surgery by Surgeons – Scope of Practice and Patient Safety Ravi D. Goel, MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 7 Surgical Patient Protection Act Mark C. Maria, MD LDP IV, Class of 2002 7 A Taste of Ophthalmology Odette Margit Houghton, LDP XII, Class of 2010 6 MD Texas Ophthalmological Association Liaisons to Texas Local Steven Dunn, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 4 Societies Tiering (Profiling) of Physicians in Massachusetts: Dealing with Michael J. Price, MD, LDP XI, Class of 2009 16 Subspecialists and the Comprehensive Eye Exam FRCSC Understanding the current state of optometric surgical and laser Scott K. Schultz, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 33 training Understanding State PACs Andrew W. Tharp, MD LDP X, Class of 2008 22 The use of social media and in-person events to educate Yara P. Catoira-Boyle, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 1 legislators and the public about the difference between optometrists’ and ophthalmologists’ training Utah Ophthalmology Advocacy Group David B. Petersen, MD LDP XII, Class of 2010 13 Utilization of Veterans Hospital Eye Clinic Consultation Services Scott M. Steidl, MD LDP VIII, Class of 2006 17 Washington Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Advocacy K. David Epley, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 5 Campaign “Wear the White Coat” for Kentucky Eye Care Thomas W. Harper, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 12 A Web-Based Third Party Payer Information Center Andrew F. Calman, MD, LDP III, Class of 2001 4 PhD Website for Vision Correction Surgery: Building a Positive Robert Wells Bentley, MD LDP III, Class of 2001 1 Relationship with Oregon Optometric Physicians Association What Motivates Ophthalmologists? Robert E. Neger, MD LDP I, Class of 1999 9 Who Do You Know? Putting Connections to Work James M. Heltzer, Md LDP X, Class of 2008 11 Winter is coming: Preparing the ALAO for a possible scope Lindsay A. Rhodes, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 17 battle Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology Early Eye Drop Refill Bill Suzanne M. Falkenberry, LDP XIX, Class of 2017 2 in Cooperation with the Wisconsin Optometric Association MD Young Ophthalmologist Mentoring Program for Illinois Sohail J. Hasan MD, PhD LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 13 2003 Southeastern Ophthalmology resident and fellows Meeting Sharon Fekrat, MD; Paul LDP V, Class of 2003 19 of the Minds: What every Eye M.D. Needs to Know to Thrive Kang, MD; Sherman after Training Reeves, MD MPH

Leadership Development Projects Participant Section Page The American Academy of Ophthalmology Leadership Diana E. Hampton, MD LDP XII, Class of 2010 3 Development Program applied to regional medical associations in Oklahoma

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Leadership Development Projects (cont’d) Participant Section Page Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) – Royal Prin Rojanapongpun, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 28 College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand (RCOPT) Leadership Development Program The European Leadership Development Program Stefan Seregard, MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 21 Increase Subspecialty Society Involvement in Leadership John W. Shore, MD LDP III, Class of 2001 22 National and International Women in Ophthalmology Meeting Lama A. Al-Aswad, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 3 New York State Leadership Development and Young Gary S. Hirshfield, MD LDP XIII, Class of 2011 13 Ophthalmologist Engagement Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology Leadership Zelia M. Correa, MD LDP V, Class of 2003 3 Development Program (Curso de Liderazgo) Women in Ophthalmology Leadership Summit, August 2 -5, Mildred M. G. Olivier, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 16 2007 WOMEN UP: Leadership Development Program for Women in Audina Berrocal, MD LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 4 Retina Young Ophthalmologist Mentoring Program for Illinois Sohail J. Hasan MD, PhD LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 13 Young Ophthalmologist Training Program for Central Asian Seyhan Bahar Ozkan, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 27 Republic countries via Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society

Membership Projects Participant Section Page Advocacy and Mentoring for Ophthalmology Residents and Connie S. McCaa MD LDP V, Class of 2003 12 Coding and Compliance Education for State Ophthalmologists American Academy of Ophthalmology Young Ophthalmologists, Michael R. Hodges, MD LDP XIII, Class of 2011 14 Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Chapter American Uveitis Society Membership Survey 2009 Eric B. Suhler, MD LDP XI, Class of 2009 22 Annual Meeting for Mississippi Academy Michael J. Borne, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 4 Arizona Ophthalmological Society Membership Development Jeff S. Maltzman, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 13 Program Attracting the “YO” – Creating a “Culture of Joining” Lee A. Snyder, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 18 Augmenting membership and involvement in small state Ben J. Harvey, MD LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 11 societies Campaign for Participation of young ophthalmologists within the Aaron C. Holtebeck, MD LDP XII, Class of 2010 5 Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology through social networking and web-based technologies Charity and Advocacy Hardeep Dhindsa, MD LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 6 Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons statewide poll Rebecca Sands LDP XIX, Class of 2017 31 and strategic plan revision Braverman, MD Creating a website for ophthalmic job opportunities in the State Michael H. Scott, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 18 of Iowa; increasing the perceived value of membership in the Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Development of a Website for the North Dakota Society of Eye Anne M. Keating, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 7 Physicians and Surgeons Dissension in the Ranks Charles Barry Dabbs, MD, LDP III, Class of 2001 5 FACS Distance Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) G. Atma Vemulakonda, LDP XV, Class of 2013 20 Opportunities for State Society Members MD Engaging Young Ophthalmologists in the Utah Ophthalmology Jeff H. Pettey, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 24 Society Enhancing Memberhship and Strengthening the Financial Cecily A. Lesko, MD, LDP XVI, Class of 2014 15 Viability of the New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology FACS Enhancing Membership Value in a Small State Society Jeffrey B. Minkovitz MD LDP IV, Class of 2002 9

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Membership Projects (cont’d) Participant Section Page Fast-Fax Membership Recruitment John C Maher MD LDP II, Class of 2000 6 The Florida Society of Ophthalmology’s Marketing Campaign to Saiyid A. Hasan, MD LDP VIII, Class of 2006 3 Promote Membership Georgia Society of Ophthalmology - Comprehensive Plan for Purnima S. Patel, MD LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 23 Young Ophthalmologist Engagement Growing WIO’s International Membership Helen Ka-Fun Li, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 13 Improving the Participation of Military Ophthalmologists in State Thomas Peter Ward, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 20 Societies Improving Value (and Revenue) of a State Ophthalmology Donald Stone, mD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 25 Society Improving Young Ophthalmologist participation in advocacy and Leonard K. Seibold, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 19 the Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Increase Membership in the Louisiana Ophthalmology Bryan P. Hemard, MD LDP IV, Class of 2002 5 Association (LOA) Increasing Arkansas Eye M.D. Membership By Establishing A Rickey D. Medlock, MD LDP II, Class of 2000 8 State Website and Restructuring Yearly Dues Increasing Enrollment in State Society Mohamad S. Jaafar, MD, LDP II, Class of 2000 4 FACS Increasing Membership In Our State Society James F. Ronk, MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 20 Increasing membership recruitment and retention of young George O. Waring IV, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 37 ophthalmologists for the International Society of Refractive FACS Surgery Increasing Resident Membership by State Society Todd M. Hovis, MD LDP IV, Class of 2002 6 Increasing State Society Membership by Engagement of Non- Russell W. Read, MD, LDP XIX, Class of 2017 29 Member State Ophthalmologists in a Socially Engaging, Non- PhD Threatening Environment Intergrating The University of Minnesota Medical Students Kevin C. Engel, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 8 Interest Group in Ophthalmology into the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Keeping residents engaged in advocacy as they graduate and Laura K. Green, MD LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 9 move on to the next step of their careers Maintaining Osteopathic Ophthalmology Retention Rate in Erin P. Benjamin, DO LDP XIX, Class of 2017 1 American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology (AOCO) and Increasing Awareness and Involvement in the AAO Membership…Membership…Membership William S. Clifford, MD LDP I, Class of 1999 1 Membership Trends and Reasons for Non-membership in TNAO Mark R. Melson, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 19 Mentoring and Advocacy for Young Ophthalmologists in Janice C. Law, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 11 Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology (TNAO) Missing in Action: Why Illinois Eye M.D.s Don’t Join the State Tamara R. Fountain, MD LDP I, Class of 1999 5 Society Montana Academy of Ophthalmology (MAO) Annual Winter Scott M. Guess, MD LDP XVII, 8 Meeting Class of 2015 Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Lance J. Kugler, MD LDP X, Class of 2008 12 Membership Improvement Campaign New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology young Members Michael J. Landolfi, DO LDP X, Class of 2008 13 Initiative Ohio Ophthalmological Society Young Ophthalmologists W. Walker Motley, MS, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 22 Outreach An Ophthalmic Resident Mentoring Program: The Tennessee James C. Tsai, MD LDP III, Class of 2001 23 Experience

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Membership Projects (cont’d) Participant Section Page Physician Recruitment Strategies for the Eye Bank Association W. Barry Lee, MD, FACS LDP XII, Class of 2010 11 of America Rejuvenate AOS Membership Daniel J. Briceland, MD LDP II, Class of 2000 1 Resident Advocacy and State Society Membership Leslie S. Jones, MD LDP V, Class of 2003 6 Revitalization of the Nevada State Society Steve M. Friedlander, MD, LDP X, Class of 2008 8 FACS South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology Young Jennifer H. Merritt, MD LDP X, Class of 2008 18 Ophthalmologist Program State Dues Reciprocity Kevin R. Scott. MD LDP II, Class of 2000 21 Stimulated Member Enrollment of PGY-II Ophthalmology James W. Gigantelli, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 10 Residents in the American College of Surgeons Stimulating International Member Participation in ARVO Martine J. Jager, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 11 Survey of Factors Influencing State Ophthalmology Society Adam C. Reynolds, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 12 Membership in Idaho Understanding the Demographics of NC Eye M.D.s Terry L. Forrest, MD LDP I, Class of 1999 4 Understanding the Status of the American Glaucoma Society Arthur J. Sit, MD LDP XI, Class of 2009 21 Winter is coming: Preparing the ALAO for a possible scope Lindsay A. Rhodes, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 17 battle WIO Goes Global Susan M. MacDonald, MD LDP XIII, Class of 2009 16 YO New York!: Engaging Young Ophthalmologists in the New Grace Sun, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 22 York State Ophthalmological Society Young Members Committee of the American Osteopathic Sirtaz S. Sibia, DO LDP XV, Class of 2013 16 College of Ophthalmology Young Ophthalmologist Section @ MAO Gary S. Schwartz, MD LDP I, Class of 1999 29

Ophthalmic Education Projects Participant Section Page Analysis of Oculofacial CME Trends Don O. Kikkawa, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 16 Annual Meeting for Mississippi Academy Michael J. Borne, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 4 California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Online V. Nicholas Batra, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 2 Continuing Medical Education Project Cornea Society University Jessica B. Ciralsky, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 5 Critical Topics in Ophthalmology Management Program Joseph M. Lally Jr, MD LDP III, Class of 2001 17 Development of an Ophthalmology Continuing Education (CE) NamTran H. Pham, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 24 Certification Program in the Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam Distance Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) G. Atma Vemulakonda, LDP XV, Class of 2013 20 Opportunities for State Society Members MD Education as a Uniting Force Dasa V. Gangadhar Jr, LDP III, Class of 2001 9 MD Educational content on ocular pain Anat Galor, MD, MSPH LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 8 Eye Banking and its Critical Role as Partner to Corneal Michelle K. Rhee, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 Surgeons Global Interactive Surgical Skills Course: Webinar of Surgical David A. Goldman, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 6 Advances for Underserved Areas Harmonization of education standards within Europe and with Marko Hawlina, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 8 the US Highlighting the Role of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare Mary Gilbert Lawrence, LDP V, Class of 2003 10 System in the Residency Training of Ophthalmologists MD, MPH Human Eye Tissue Biobank for Research into Blinding Disease Neeru Gupta, MD, PhD, LDP XIV, Class of 2012 15 MBA

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Ophthalmic Education Projects (cont’d) Participant Section Page Implementing Portable Telemedicine for Screening and Joel H. Herring, MD LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 15 Management of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in Mississippi: A Model for the Future Improving Community Ophthalmic Care through Urgent Care Natasha L. Herz, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 7 Eye Exam Improving Ophthalmology’s relationship with the South Carolina John Anderson Wells III, LDP VII, Class of 2005 21 Medical Association (SCMA) through education and participation MD, FACS in the SCMA Annual Meeting Increasing Attendance at State Society Meetings Melissa G. Cable, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 7 Increasing awareness of new AAO website-based Forum for Heather A. D. Potter, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 15 Discussion of Ophthalmic Pathology and Oncology Integration of Holistic Health Care and Traditional Medicine Diane Jean Kraus, MD LDP III, Class of 2001 16 Manpower and Practice Trends in US Neuro-Ophthalmology Leah Levi, MBBS LDP VIII, Class of 2006 7 Mini-MBA for Ophthalmologists G. Gregory Clark, MD LDP II, Class of 2000 2 Montana Academy of Ophthalmology (MAO) Annual Winter Scott M. Guess, MD LDP XVII, 8 Meeting Class of 2015 NANOS-AAO Collaborative Physician Education Program Anthony C. Arnold, MD LDP IV, Class of 2002 1 National and International Women in Ophthalmology Meeting Lama A. Al-Aswad, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 3 New Ophthalmology Symposium Samuel P. Solish, MD LDP IV, Class of 2002 13 Ohio Youth Sports Safety Symposium Anita Dash-Modi, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 3 Organization of a Macular Degeneration Symposium Barbara Ann Blodi, MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 2 Pediatric Ophthalmology Worldwide Education Resource Faruk H. Orge, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 14 (POWER) Center Physician Recruitment Strategies for the Eye Bank Association W. Barry Lee, MD, FACS LDP XII, Class of 2010 11 of America Preparing Ophthalmologists for Disaster Relief Response Sarwat Salim, MD, FACS LDP XII, Class of 2010 16 Reconnecting Ophthalmology with the Medical Community by M. Lisa McHam, MD LDP VIII, Class of 2006 10 Developing a Pilot Course: “Ophthalmology Update for Physicians” State Wide Education and Employment for Ophthalmic Diane Jean Kraus MD LDP III, Class of 2001 15 Assistants Web-Based Education for Retinaopathy of Prematurity (ROP) R. V. Paul Chan, MD, LDP XVI, Class of 2014 4 Diagnosis and Management FACS Web Based Learning Initiative for Young Physicians James Bradley LDP XI, Class of 2009 18 Randleman, MD Women in Ophthalmology Leadership Summit, August 2 -5, Mildred M. G. Olivier, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 16 2007

Ophthalmic Training Program Projects Participant Section Page Advocacy Tools and Checklist for Residents Arlene Bagga, MD LDP XII, Class of 2010 1 ASOPRS Match Timing Survey Catherine J. Hwang, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 8 Basic and Clinical Science Series (BCSC) based webinars Sophie J. Bakri, MD LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 3 Clinical Research in United States Ophthalmology Residency Tamara R. Vrabec, MD LDP XI, Class of 2009 25 Programs Determining the Effect of Multiple Fellowship Training on Neuro- Prem S. Subramanian, LDP XIII, Class of 2011 47 Ophthalmic Practice Patterns MD, PhD Development of an Advocacy Curriculum for University of David D. Ingvoldstad, MD LDP XII, Class of 2010 7 Nebraska Ophthalmology Residents in Cooperation with the Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

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Ophthalmic Training Program Projects (cont’d) Participant Section Page Development of an Online Learning Tool for Ophthalmic Shahar Frenkel, MD, PhD LDP XII, Class of 2010 2 Pathologists Development of an Ophthalmic Residency Academic Track to Christopher A. Girkin, MD, LDP XVI, Class of 2014 11 Facilitate Development of Clinician-Scientists MSPH Development of long-term interaction between Association of VA Nathan Ravi, MD LDP VIII, Class of 2006 13 Ophthalmologist (AVAO) and Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) Early Resident Awareness of Advocacy Importance P. Kumar Rao, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 11 Evaluation of Medical Students’ Perception of an Ophthalmology Adrienne W. Scott, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 35 Career Eye Banking and its Critical Role as Partner to Corneal Michelle K. Rhee, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 30 Surgeons Integration of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Keith D. Carter, MD, FACS LDP V, Class of 2003 2 Residents’ Advocacy Program and New Graduate Medical Education Core Competencies Interactive Web-Based Opthalmic Pathology Curriculum in Tatyana Milman, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 20 Resident Education Montana Academy of Ophthalmology Preceptors for WWAMI Brian D. Sippy, MD, PhD LDP VIII, Class of 2006 16 Medical Students Interested in Ophthalmology Clerkships in Montana Morbidity Conference: A New Model for Ophthalmology James Chodosh, MD MPH LDP VII, Class of 2005 1 Residency Training Observership for International Military Ophthalmology Residents Rachel A. Lieberman, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 13 Ohio Ophthalmological Society Young Ophthalmologists W. Walker Motley, MS, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 22 Outreach Online Course in Advocacy Paul D. Langer, MD LDP VIII, Class of 2006 6 Residency Program Directors’ Guide Christopher N. Ta, MD LDP X, Class of 2008 21 Rural Kansas Ophthalmology Initiative Eric L. Fry, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 9 Survey of Current Status of Vitreoretinal Fellowship Training in Gaurav K. Shah, MD LDP XII, Class of 2010 18 the United States and Canada Survey of Ophthalmology Education in Pediatric Residency Gregg T. Lueder, MD LDP X, Class of 2008 14 Training Programs Teaching Uveitis to US Residents Justine R. Smith MD PhD LDP IX, Class of 2007 19 The Use of Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery in Andrew Thliveris, PhD, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 26 Resident Training Web-Based Education for Retinaopathy of Prematurity (ROP) R. V. Paul Chan, MD, LDP XVI, Class of 2014 4 Diagnosis and Management FACS YO New York!: Engaging Young Ophthalmologists in the New Grace Sun, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 22 York State Ophthalmological Society Young Ophthalmologist Training Program for Central Asian Seyhan Bahar Ozkan, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 27 Republic countries via Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society

Organizational Development Projects Participant Section Page AAPOS Vision Screening Kit Daniel Neely, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 21 An App for the Virginia Society Eye Physicians and Surgeons Anthony J. Viti, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 30 ASOPRS Strategic Planning Survey Philip L. Custer, MD LDP X, Class of 2008 4 Attracting the “YO” – Creating a “Culture of Joining” Lee A. Snyder, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 18 Building an International Network of Women in Ophthalmology Erin M. Shriver, MD FACS LDP XIX, Class of 2017 36 Case Report of State Society Crisis Management Stephen G. Schwartz, MD, LDP XII, Class of 2010 17 MBA

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Organizational Development Projects (cont’d) Participant Section Page Clarification, Consolidation and Coordination of Virginia Society Alan L. Wagner, MD, LDP XI, Class of 2009 26 of Ophthalmology’s Structure and Legislative Efforts with FACS Virginia Medical Groups. Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons statewide poll Rebecca Sands LDP XIX, Class of 2017 31 and strategic plan revision Braverman, MD Creating a communication platform between State Societies Derek Y. Kunimoto, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 24 An Effective Communication Plan to Promote State Society Ronald A. Braswell, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 2 Membership and Public Awareness by the Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Highlighting the Role of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare Mary Gilbert Lawrence, LDP V, Class of 2003 10 System in the Residency Training of Ophthalmologists MD, MPH Implementing and Funding an Electronic Communication Tool Brian Privett, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 10 for the Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Improving Value (and Revenue) of a State Ophthalmology Donald Stone, mD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 25 Society Increasing State Society Membership by Engagement of Non- Russell W. Read, MD, LDP XIX, Class of 2017 29 Member State Ophthalmologists in a Socially Engaging, Non- PhD Threatening Environment Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons: A Pamela E. Williams, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 37 Reformation Maryland’s Model State Society Strategy Gail F. Schwartz, MD LDP I, Class of 1999 28 Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Foundation Scott T. Schaefer, MD LDP XI, Class of 2009 20 Montana Academy of Ophthalmology (MAO) Annual Winter Scott M. Guess, MD LDP XVII, 8 Meeting Class of 2015 The Need for an Ophthalmic Organization for Sports-Related Terry Kim, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 12 Eye Care “Organ Eyes Montana” Timothy J. McInnis, MD LDP III, Class of 2001 19 Outreach to Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology Members Mary P. DeFrank, MD LDP X, Class of 2008 5 Physician Directory William Schlichtemeier, LDP II, Class of 2000 18 MD A Survey of Conflict of Interest (COI) Policies for Medical and Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 25 Surgical Subspeciatly Societies Understanding the Status of the American Glaucoma Society Arthur J. Sit, MD LDP XI, Class of 2009 20 Young Members Committee of the American Osteopathic Sirtaz S. Sibia, DO LDP XV, Class of 2013 16 College of Ophthalmology

Practice Management Projects Participant Section Page Adding Coding Resources to the Arkansas Ophthalmologic Paul M. Henry, MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 13 Society Web Site The Approach to the Chemically-Dependent Ophthalmologist Susan H. Senft, MD LDP IV, Class of 2002 11 Claims Reporting Guidelines and Recommendations for Michael C. Tigani, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 23 Ophthalmologists Community Ophthalmology Call Systems Thomas M. Aaberg Jr, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 1 Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians’ Program for the Edward S. Lim, MD LDP XII, Class of 2010 12 Education and Certification of Ophthalmic Technicians Creating a website for ophthalmic job opportunities in the State Michael H. Scott, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 18 of Iowa; increasing the perceived value of membership in the Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Determining the workforce need and designing the occupational Yvonne M. Delaney, LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 5 profile for ophthalmic technicians in Ireland MBBcH, FRCOphth

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Practice Management Projects (cont’d) Participant Section Page Development and Promotion of a Networking Modality available Jeffrey P. Gallo, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 10 to Society Members Seeking New Physician Employees The Development of an Ocular Telehealth Program to Serve Millicent Palmer, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 22 Rural Nebraska – A Feasibility Study Facilitating the Transition to Electronic Health Records (I): A James W. Culclasure, MD LDP XIII, Class of 2011 3 Workshop for South Carolina’s Ophthalmology Practices Hawaii Ophthalmic Technician Training Program William K. Wong Jr., MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 27 How to Create the Successful Practice Partnership Mark Packer, MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 18 Identify Impact of Physician Profiling Among Neuro- Lynn K. Gordon, MD LDP X, Class of 2008 9 Ophthalmologists Improving Efficiency at the West Palm Beach Veterean Krishna S. Kishor, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 14 Administration (WPBVA) in the Clinic and Operating Room Manpower and Practice Trends in US Neuro-Ophthalmology Leah Levi, MBBS LDP VIII, Class of 2006 7 Ohio Ophthalmological Society Young Ophthalmologists W. Walker Motley, MS, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 22 Outreach Online Survey of Electronic Health Records Adoption by Sidney Gicheru, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 13 Members of the Texas Ophthalmological Association Payer Reimbursement for Oculoplastic, Orbit and Neuro- Kimberly Cockerham, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 9 Ophthalmic Clinic Visits and Procedures; California Update 2007-2008 Securing Surgical Privileges in the Private Practice Setting Ari Daniel Abel, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 2 Telemedicine in Ophthalmology in Wyoming David J. Gajda, MD LDP III, Class of 2001 8 Tiering (Profiling) of Physicians in Massachusetts: Dealing with Michael J. Price, MD, LDP XI, Class of 2009 16 Subspecialists and the Comprehensive Eye Exam FRCSC A White Paper on Physician Assistants in Ophthalmology: What Rachel C.J. Reinhardt, MD LDP XIII, Class of 2011 20 We Need to Know to Make It Work Why Young Ophthalmologists (Yos) Leave Their First Job Robert F. Melendez, MD LDP X, Class of 2008 16 2003 Southeastern Ophthalmology resident and fellows Meeting Sharon Fekrat, MD; Paul LDP V, Class of 2003 19 of the Minds: What every Eye M.D. Needs to Know to Thrive Kang, MD; Sherman after Training Reeves, MD MPH

Public Information/Public Service Projects Participant Section Page Amblyopia Awareness Month and Vision Screening Stacey J. Kruger, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 9 Austrian Ophthalmic Society Advocacy Campaign (In Carl G. Glittenberg, MD LDP XI, Class of 2009 7 Cooperation with the European Society of Ophthalmology Blindness Prevention and Services Month in Michigan Arezo Amirikia, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 3 Campaign to Increase Patient Awareness of AMD Treatment Michael S. Ip, MD LDP XII, Class of 2011 9 Options Cherokee Diabetic Screening William Z. Bridges Jr., MD LDP IV, Class of 2002 3 Combining Advocacy with Outreach through Glaucoma Jason W. Dimmig, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 6 Screenings with Legislators Connecting AAPOS to the March of Dimes (MOD) to Improve Denise R. Chamblee, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 5 ROP Public Education Development of a Facebook Page for the New Jersey Academy Brenda Pagán-Durán, MD LDP XIII, Class of 2011 19 of Ophthalmology as an Interactive Tool Development of a Website for the North Dakota Society of Eye Anne M. Keating, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 7 Physicians and Surgeons Development of Non-English Ophthalmology Health Information John T. Knapp, MD LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 17 Diabetes Examination and Screening Ana G. Huaman, MD LDP III, Class of 2001 10

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Public Information/Public Service Projects (cont’d) Participant Section Page Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Services in MEACO Region Manal Bouhaimed, LDP X, Class of 2008 1 MBchB, PhD, FRCS(Ed) Educating the Public: Aligning Online Content with Susan K. Burden, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 3 AAO/NCSEPS Goals Evaluation of Medical Students’ Perception of an Ophthalmology Maria Cirone Scott, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 35 Career Eye M.D. Branding Using Local Newspaper Advertisement Timothy F. McDevitt, MD LDP I, Class of 1999 7 Eye Screening at the State Capitol Susan K. Mosier, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 15 EyeCare Alabama Wonsuck Kim, DO LDP V, Class of 2003 7 EyeCare International Robert A. Copeland Jr, MD LDP VIII, Class of 2006 1 Focus: HOPE Eye Evaluation Day Anne M. Nachazel, MD LDP III, Class of 2001 20 Fostering International Relationships in Ophthalmology through Mark F. Torres, MD LDP XIII, Class of 2011 48 Humanitarian Military Medical Missions with the AAO Health Savings Accounts (I’s) for Hawaii Joseph M. Zobian, MD LDP XII, Class of 2010 20 Improve Access to Eye Care in at Risk Elderly Population Gaurav Gupta, MD, MBA LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 10 Improving Access to Eye Care to a High Risk Population by Judy E. Kim, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 8 Exploring Incorporation of Photographic Diabetic Retinopathy Screening at a Community Center Improving Access to Incisional Glaucoma Surgery for Patients Joshua D. Stein, MD MS LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 26 with Glaucoma Who Have Limited Financial Resources Through AGS Cares Improving Access to Vision Rehabilitation: The SmartSight Anna Luisa Di Lorenzo, LDP VI, Class of 2004 4 Initiative State Society Taskforce MD Improving the pipeline: determining barriers to a successful Atif B. D. Collins, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 2 match for the minority Ophthalmologist in the new Millennium. Increasing awareness of importance of visual screening in Nada S. Jabbur, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 10 young children in Lebanon Increasing Awareness of Lyme Disease and Other Tick Borne Philip R. Rizzuto, MD LDP IV, Class of 2002 10 Illnesses Increasing Generic Drug Prices Affecting Uveitis Patients H. Nida Sen, MD, MHS LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 25 Information Sheets on Immunomodulatory Therapies for Nisha Acharya, MD, MS LDP XV, Class of 2013 1 Patients with Uveitis KinderSee: a program in service to low-income at-risk youth in David I. Silbert, MD, FAAP LDP XVII, Class of 2015 20 Lancaster County PA Low Vision Assistance Packet David W. Faber, MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 6 Media Exposure as a Public Health Service and as a Way to Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD LDP VIII, Class of 2006 5 Promote the Profession of Ophthalmology The Middle Tennessee Diabetes Eye Care Project Everton Arrindell, MD LDP IV, Class of 2002 2 Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Foundation Scott T. Schaefer, MD LDP XI, Class of 2009 19 New York State Diabetes Public Awareness Campaign Steven Awner, MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 1 National Medical Association Health Fair and Eye Care America Joseph M. Coney, MD LDP X, Class of 2008 2 Initiative OAO Public Outreach and Education Program Gareth A. Tabor, MD, PhD LDP I, Class of 1999 30 The Ohio Ophthalmological Society’s January National Eye Care Kathleen A. Lamping, MD LDP III, Class of 2001 18 Month Call-In Ohio Youth Sports Safety Symposium Anita Dash-Modi, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 3 Ophthalmologists on Wheels: New Mexico Academy of Eye Kristin E. Reidy, DO LDP VIII, Class of 2006 14 Physicians & Surgeons Rural Advocacy & Rural Screening Outreach

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Public Information/Public Service Projects (cont’d) Participant Section Page Organizing a Uveitis Patient Advocacy Group Russell N. Van Gelder, LDP VI, Class of 2004 23 MD, PhD Pipeline Mentoring Program to Increase Student Interest in Chasidy Singleton, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 17 Medicine and Ophthalmology Placement of Pediatric Vision Screening on the HMO Report James Bradford Ruben, LDP VII, Class of 2005 18 Card (HEDIS). MD Predictive Factors for Following Up with an Eye Care Provider in Steven L. Mansberger, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 14 Those at Risk for Glaucoma Preparing Ophthalmologists for Disaster Relief Response Sarwat Salim, MD, FACS LDP XII, Class of 2010 16 Preschool Vision Screening: Development of a State-wide Jean E. Ramsey, MD LDP II, Class of 2000 15 Program Promoting vision screening by building relationships between Linn M. Mangano, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 16 Eye M.D.s and Primary Care M.D.s Public Service Announcements representing the Alaska State Scott A. Limstrom, MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 14 Ophthalmological Association Remote Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Project Daniel F. Martin, MD LDP IV, Class of 2002 8 The “Save Sight, Do Contacts Right!” Campaign Srilata S. Naidu, MD LDP VIII, Class of 2006 12 School Nurse Vision Screening Tutorial Katherine A. Lee, MD LDP XII, Class of 2010 10 Sight for Soldiers: Providing Discounted Refractive Surgery for Christopher L. Haupert, LDP XII, Class of 2010 4 Iowa National Guard Troops Deploying to Afghanistan and Iraq MD Surgeons for Sight Anika G. Bradley, MD, LDP XVI, Class of 2014 3 FACS Tarrant County Medical Society and Fort Worth Independent Ann Ranelle, DO LDP XII, Class of 2010 14 School District Sports Glasses for Student Athletes A Taste of Ophthalmology Odette Margit Hougton, LDP XII, Class of 2010 6 MD Texas Eye Care Emergency Disaster Response Plan Aaron M. Miller, MD LDP XI, Class of 2009 14 Tennessee Foundation for Comprehensive Vision Care Erich Bryan Groos Jr MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 10 Website for Vision Correction Surgery: Building a Positive Robert Wells Bentley MD LDP III, Class of 2001 1 Relationship with Oregon Optometric Physicians Association Work in Ophthalmic/Medical Practices for Visually Impaired Marie D. Acierno, MD LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 1 (WOMP VI) Project: Empowering Independence in the Visually Impaired Working with Commercial Entities to Raise Public Awareness Wesley H. Adams, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 2 and Poromote Ocular Safety

Quality of Care Projects Participant Section Page Access to Laser Eye Surgery After Expanded Optometric Scope John M. Franklin, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 4 in Kentucky Comparison of Rural Coverage Between Ophthalmology and Eric Thomas, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 29 Optometry Practices in South Dakota Connecting AAPOS to the March of Dimes (MOD) to Improve Denise R. Chamblee, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 5 ROP Public Education Developing an International Ocular Microbiology Registry Natalie Afshari, MD, FACS LDP XIV, Class of 2012 1 Development of a White Paper to Standardize Criteria for Shannath L. Merbs, MD, LDP XVI, Class of 2014 21 Coverage of Blepharoplasty and Ptosis Repair PhD, FACS The Development of an Ocular Telehealth Program to Serve Millicent Palmer, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 22 Rural Nebraska – A Feasibility Study Development of Standards for Integration of Automated Visual Paul J. Bryar, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 4 Field Results into the Electronic Medical Record

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Quality of Care Projects (cont’d) Participant Section Page Estimating Workforce Options for Intraocular Injections of Brandon G. Busbee, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 6 Medical Therapy for Eye Diseases Evaluation of Children’s Vision Screening in Rhode Island David R. Rivera, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 18 Evaluation of the reporting of choroidal and ciliary body Kathleen B. Gordon, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 5 melanomas to the North Carolina Central Cancer Registry Eye Care Delivery Models in the VA Michael E. Sulewski, MD LDP XII, Class of 2010 19 Global Interactive Surgical Skills Course: Webinar of Surgical David A. Goldman, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 6 Advances for Underserved Areas Implementing Portable Telemedicine for Screening and Joel H. Herring, MD LDP XVIII, Class of 2016 15 Management of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in Mississippi: A Model for the Future Improving Community Ophthalmic Care through Urgent Care Natasha L. Herz, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 7 Eye Exam Information Sheets on Immunomodulatory Therapies for Nisha Acharya, MD, MS LDP XV, Class of 2013 1 Patients with Uveitis Level II Trauma Center Standard of Care Isaac J. Hearne, MD LDP XIII, Class of 2011 12 Malpractice Experience Among Oculofacial Plastic Surgeons: Robert G. Fante, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 3 Closed Claims Analysis 2006-2016 Pay For Performance for the AGS Leon W. Herndon, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 10 Predictive Factors for Following Up with an Eye Care Provider in Steven L. Mansberger, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 14 Those at Risk for Glaucoma A Quality Assessment of Evidence-Based Glaucoma Practices JoAnn A. Giaconi, MD LDP XI, Class of 2009 5 at the Greater Los Angeles (GLA) Veterans Administration (VA): A Comparison of Optometry Versus Ophthalmology Practices School Nursing and Ophthalmology Collaboration in the State of Jonathan H. Salvin, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 15 Delaware Utilization of Veterans Hospital Eye Clinic Consultation Services Scott M. Steidl, MD LDP VIII, Class of 2006 17 A White Paper on Physician Assistants in Ophthalmology: What Rachel C.J. Reinhardt, MD LDP XIII, Class of 2011 20 We Need to Know to Make It Work

Web site Projects Participant Section Page Adding Coding Resources to the Arkansas Ophthalmologic Paul M. Henry MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 13 Society Web Site Advance the Capabilities of Website for Montana Academy of Craig L. Wilkerson, MD LDP X, Class of 2008 23 Ophthalmology An App for the Virginia Society Eye Physicians and Surgeons Anthony J. Viti, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 30 California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Online V. Nicholas Batra, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 2 Continuing Medical Education Project Campaign for Participation of Young Ophthalmologists within Aaron C. Holtebeck, MD LDP XII, Class of 2010 5 the Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology through Social Networking and Web-Based Technologies Creation of a Cyber Community of State Societies Abdhish R. Bhavsar MD LDP III, Class of 2001 2 Creating a website for ophthalmic job opportunities in the State Michael H. Scott, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 18 of Iowa; increasing the perceived value of membership in the Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Develop a State Society Website for CSEPS Ron W. Pelton, MD, PhD LDP XI, Class of 2009 14 Developing an Internet Site Philip Mark Fiore, MD LDP I, Class of 1999 6 Developing Web-Based Interactive Information Sharing on a John Kitchens, MD LDP XI, Class of 2009 12 State Level

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Web site Projects (cont’d) Participant Section Page Development and Promotion of a Networking Modality available Jeffrey P. Gallo, MD LDP XVI, Class of 2014 10 to Society Members Seeking New Physician Employees Development of MoSEPS Website Melissa G. Cable, MD LDP IX, Class of 2007 8 Development of NAEPS Website and Meeting Planner Thomas A. Graul, MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 8 Development of Website for Kentucky Academy of Eye James W. Matthews, MD LDP VIII, Class of 2006 8 Physicians and Surgeons Development of a Website for the North Dakota Society of Eye Anne M. Keating, MD LDP XV, Class of 2013 7 Physicians and Surgeons Educating the Public: Aligning Online Content with Susan K. Burden, MD LDP XIV, Class of 2012 3 AAO/NCSEPS Goals Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Website George Nardin, MD LDP VI, Class of 2004 15 Improving the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Andrew P. Doan, MD LDP XIII, Class of 2011 4 Surgeons Website Increasing Arkansas Eye M.D. Membership By Establishing A Rickey Dene Medlock, MD LDP II, Class of 2000 8 State Website and Restructuring Yearly Dues Increasing awareness of new AAO website-based Forum for Heather A. D. Potter, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 15 Discussion of Ophthalmic Pathology and Oncology Increasing Idaho Society of Ophthalmology Membership by Johanna Jensen, MD LDP VII, Class of 2005 12 Creating a Website Mentoring and Advocacy for Young Ophthalmologists in Janice C. Law, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 11 Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology (TNAO) New Logo and Website for the Puerto Rico Society of Manuel F. Del Toro, MD LDP III, Class of 2001 7 Ophthalmology New Resources on the American Glaucoma Society Web site Eydie G. Miller, MD LDP V, Class of 2003 13 for Young Ophthalmologists and Society Members Pediatric Ophthalmology Worldwide Education Resource Faruk H. Orge, MD LDP XVII, Class of 2015 14 (POWER) Center Redesign of WVAEPS Website Mark D. Mayle, MD LDP XIX, Class of 2017 25 Vermont Ophthalmological Society Web site David P. Lawlor, MD LDP V, Class of 2003 9 Web-Based Education for Retinaopathy of Prematurity (ROP) R. V. Paul Chan, MD, LDP XVI, Class of 2014 4 Diagnosis and Management FACS Web-Based Learning Initiative for Young Physicians James Bradley LDP XI, Class of 2009 19 Randleman, MD A Web-Based Third Party Payer Information Center Andrew F. Calman, MD LDP III, Class of 2001 4 PhD Website Development for the Newly Formed Mississippi James S. Brown III, MD, LDP XIII, Class of 2011 2 Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons FACs Website Development to Promote Arizona Ophthalmological Kristin Carter, MD LDP XI, Class of 2009 4 Society (AOS) as the Primary Source for Eye Care Information in Arizona Website for Vision Correction Surgery: Building a Positive Robert Wells Bentley, MD LDP III, Class of 2001 1 Relationship with Oregon Optometric Physicians Association WVAO Website Project Michael P. Varley, MD LDP IV, Class of 2002 14

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