Leadership Development Program Project Abstracts

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LDP XXII, CLASS OF 2020 GRADUATES

Name/Society/Project Page

John J. Chen, MD, PhD 1 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Project: The Neuro-Ophthalmology career path: misconceptions and barriers to recruitment

Jeremy D. Clark, MD 2 Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: The Web of Innovation: Silent Auction Benefitting Political Action funds in Kentucky

Gennifer J. Greebel, MD 3 New York State Ophthalmological Society Project: Inspiring Professional Aspirations in Adolescents with Low Vision

Mark A. Greiner, MD 4 Eye Bank Association of America Project: Revisiting Eye Banking Medical Standards To Accommodate Emerging Technologies

Jennifer F. Jordan, MD 5 North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Advocacy Exposure for North Carolina Ophthalmologists in Training

Kapil G. Kapoor, MD 6 Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Unwrapping Virginia Bill 506B

Erin Lichtenstein, MD 7 Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Bringing Ophthalmology Residents to Maine

Jennifer L. Lindsey, MD 8 Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists Project: Illuminating the Path to Advocacy for Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists

Donald A. Morris, DO 9 American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology Project: Single Accreditation of Ophthalmology residencies is here. What is the next step?

Lisa Nijm, MD, JD 10 Women in Ophthalmology Project: Implementing a Clinical Trials Training Program to Increase Diversity of Primary Investigators Involved in Ophthalmic Research

LDP XXII, CLASS OF 2020 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Roma P. Patel, MD, MBA 11 California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Increasing Membership Value to our CAEPS Members

Jelena Potic, MD, PhD 12 European Society of Ophthalmology Project: Harmonization of Surgical Skills Standards for Young Ophthalmologists across Europe

Pradeep Y. Ramulu, MD, PhD 14 American Glaucoma Society Project: Maximizing speaker diversity and speaker quality at the American Glaucoma Society annual meeting

Jessica D. Randolph, MD 15 American Society of Retina Specialists Project: Modernized Women in Retina Subspecialty Day Mentoring Program

Maria A. Reinoso, MD 16 Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Get to know your eye care team

Joseph P. Sheehan, MD, MS 17 Montana Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Outreach and Eye Health Education for Crow Reservation in Montana

Steven M. Shields, MD 18 Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Advocacy Workshop Focusing on Scope of Practice Issues

Nathan R. Welch, MD 19 Idaho Society of Ophthalmology Project: Revitalizing the Idaho Society of Ophthalmology (ISO): Improving the ISO in terms of involvement and communication within the organization using the momentum gained through our current scope of practice battle

Sarah Wellik, MD 20 Florida Society of Ophthalmology Project: FOR COVID Survey (Florida Ophthalmology Response to COVID Survey)

Edward J. Wladis, MD, FACS 21 American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Project: Development of a Platform for Collaborative Clinical Research

LDP XXI, CLASS OF 2019 GRADUATES

Feyi Grace Adepoju, MBBS 1 African Ophthalmology Council Project: Membership Drive for African Ophthalmology Council

ii LDP XXI, CLASS OF 2019 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page Jeremiah Brown, MD 4 OMIC-Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company Project: Current United States Treatment Patterns for the Treatment of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy in the IRIS Registry

Ninita H. Brown, MD, PhD 5 National Medical Association, Ophthalmology Section Project: Increasing underrepresented minorities in ophthalmology

Eniolami O. Dosunmu, MD 7 American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Ophthalmology Project: ROP SAFE: A multiorganization approach to the treatment of ROP in Sub-Saharan Africa

Asim V. Farooq, MD 9 Illinois Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Project: Legislative Advocacy Engagement Among Young Ophthalmologists in Illinois

Carla D. Ford, MD 10 Ohio Ophthalmological Society Project: The Ohio Ophthalmological Society Survey

Elizabeth H. Gauger, MD 12 Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Waging the Scope Battle in Iowa: a guide for ophthalmology residents

Scott M. Goldstein, MD 13 Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology Project: State Society Membership Rates, Surgical Scope Battles & Other Factors Effecting Member Participation

Jeremy K. Jones, MD 15 Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Project: Leadership symposium, board orientation, and advocacy orientation for Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Council Members

Amar B. Joshi, MD 16 New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology Project: New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology Website Redesign

Cecilia S. Lee, MD, MS 17 Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group Project: Establishing a Network for Collaborations and International Membership

Cathleen M. McCabe, MD 18 Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society Project: Establishing OOSS Gives, the Charitable Arm of the Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society (OOSS),and Developing Pathways to Facilitate ASC Involvement in Providing Charitable Care.

Alison H. Skalet, MD, PhD 19 American Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists and Pathologists Project: Progress and Challenges in the Creation of a Minimum Data Set for Uveal Melanoma

iii LDP XXI, CLASS OF 2019 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Jordana M. Smith, MD 20 Arizona Ophthalmological Society Project: Technician Training in Arizona

Christopher C. Teng, MD 21 Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians Project: Campaign for Ophthalmology

Michael D. Westafer, MD 22 Nevada Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Nevada Mandatory DMV Reporting

Scott J. Westhouse, DO 23 Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Elevating our Voice: Increasing Advocacy with Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

Lloyd B. Williams, MD, PhD 24 Utah Ophthalmology Society Project: Developing aids for Utah Ophthalmology Society members to use in legislative and non-legislative ophthalmology advocacy

Steven Yeh, MD 25 American Uveitis Society Project: Assessment of Organizational Mission and Service Delivery of the American Uveitis Society

LDP XX, CLASS OF 2018 GRADUATES

Armin R. Afshar, MD, MBA 1 California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Estimating access to eye care based on availability of providers in California

Marcus Ang, MBBS, FRCS 2 Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Young Ophthalmology in the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology

Renee C. Bovelle, MD 3 Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Create Cybersecurity Continuing Medical Education Program for Maryland Ophthalmologists

Rebecca C. Dale, MD 5 Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Washington State Physician’s EYEPAC: Donation Trends and Strategies for Future Growth

Kimberly D. Davis, MD, MBA 6 American College of Surgeons, Advisory Council for Ophthalmic Surgery Project: Ophthalmologists are Surgeons – A Case for Expanding ACS Awareness and for Introducing the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Stop the Bleed Campaign

iv LDP XX, CLASS OF 2018 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Courtney E. Francis, MD 7 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Project: Recruiting ophthalmologists into neuro-ophthalmology

Ninel Z. Gregori, MD 9 Retina Society Project: How to diagnose and manage a patient with a suspected inherited retinal disease

Mary Elizabeth Hartnett, MD, FACS 10 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Project: Assessing Efforts to Raise Awareness on OCT and Science

Denise A. Hug, MD 12 Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Evaluation of perceived membership benefits and future recruitment for the Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

Michael R. Keverline, MD 13 Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Supporting Advocacy as a Value Proposition: A presentation utilizing the insurance model

Albert S. Khouri, MD 20 New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology Project: AAO Residency Advocacy Web page

Jeremy Z. Kieval, MD 21 Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Establishing a “Media Team” to Promote Ophthalmology and Support the Mission of the Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (MSEPS)

Scott A. Larson, MD 22 American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Project: Making the AAPOS Member Online Experience with AAPOS.org Indispensable

Brandon W. Lee, MD 23 Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Project: Developing Ophthalmic Education Tools for Pacific Islanders

Gary L. Legault, MD 24 Society of Military Ophthalmologists Project: Society of Military Ophthalmology Website Design and Implementation

Gareth M. Lema, MD, PhD 25 New York State Ophthalmological Society Project: The New York State Ophthalmologists Survey

v LDP XX, CLASS OF 2018 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Jill S. Melicher, MD 31 Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Political Advocacy Revival Among the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Members

Darby D. Miller, MD Florida Society of Ophthalmology Project #1: Advocacy Ambassador Mentorship Program 32 Project #2: Medicaid Accessibility in Florida: A Pilot Study 33

Kenneth F. Roberts, MD, FRCSC 34 Canadian Ophthalmological Society Project: Determining the Accessibility of Canadian Ophthalmologists in Urban, Rural and First Nations Reservations

Peter B. Veldman, MD 35 Cornea Society Project: Design and Implementation of a Defined Scope Mentorship Program for the Cornea Society

LDP XIX, CLASS OF 2017 GRADUATES

Erin P. Benjamin, DO 1 American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology Project: Maintaining Osteopathic Ophthalmology Retention Rate in American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology (AOCO) and Increasing Awareness and Involvement in the AAO

Suzanne M. Falkenberry, MD 2 Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology Early Eye Drop Refill Bill in Cooperation with the Wisconsin Optometric Association

Robert G. Fante, MD FACS 3 Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company Project: Malpractice Experience Among Oculofacial Plastic Surgeons: Closed Claims Analysis 2006-2016

John M. Franklin, MD 4 Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Access to Laser Eye Surgery After Expanded Optometric Scope in Kentucky

Kathleen B. Gordon, MD 5 North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Evaluation of the reporting of choroidal and ciliary body melanomas to the North Carolina Central Cancer Registry

Natasha L. Herz, MD 7 Washington DC Metropolitan Ophthalmological Society Project: Improving Community Ophthalmic Care through Urgent Care Eye Exam

vi LDP XIX, CLASS OF 2017 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Catherine J. Hwang, MD FACS 8 American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Project: ASOPRS Match Timing Survey

Stacey J. Kruger, MD 9 American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Ophthalmology Project: Amblyopia Awareness Month and Vision Screening

Derek Y. Kunimoto, MD JD 24 Arizona Ophthalmological Society Project: Creating a communication platform between State Societies

Mark D. Mayle, MD 25 West Virginia Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Redesign of WVAEPS Website

Seyhan Bahar Ozkan, MD 27 International Council of Ophthalmology Project: Young Ophthalmologist Training Program for Central Asian Republic countries via Turkish Republics Ophthalmology Society

Russell W. Read, MD PhD 29 Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Increasing State Society Membership by Engagement of Non-Member State Ophthalmologists in a Socially Engaging, Non-Threatening Environment

Michelle K. Rhee, MD 30 Eye Bank Association of America Project: Eye Banking and its Critical Role as Partner to Corneal Surgeons

Rebecca Sands Braverman, MD 31 Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons statewide poll and strategic plan revision

Scott K. Schultz, MD 33 South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology Project: Understanding the current state of optometric surgical and laser training

Adrienne W. Scott, MD 34 National Medical Association, Ophthalmology Section Project: Evaluation of Medical Students’ Perception of an Ophthalmology Career

Maria Cirone Scott, MD 35 Outpatient Ophthalmic Surgery Society Project: Evaluation of Medical Students’ Perception of an Ophthalmology Career

Erin M. Shriver, MD FACS 36 Women in Ophthalmology Project: Building an International Network of Women in Ophthalmology

vii LDP XIX, CLASS OF 2017 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

George O. Waring IV, MD 37 International Society of Refractive Surgery Project: Increasing membership recruitment and retention of young ophthalmologists for the International Society of Refractive Surgery

Jeffrianne S. Young, MD 38 Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Project: More Than Meets the Eye: A Smartphone-Friendly Scope of Practice Video Showing Subconjunctival Injections and Chalazia & Eyelid Lesion Surgeries

LDP XVIII, CLASS OF 2016 GRADUATES

Marie D. Acierno, MD 1 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) Project: Work in Ophthalmic/Medical Practices for Visually Impaired (WOMP VI) Project: Empowering Independence in the Visually Impaired

Sophie J. Bakri, MD 3 Macula Society Project: Basic and Clinical Science Series (BCSC) based webinars

Audina Berrocal, MD 4 Retina Society Project: WOMEN UP: Leadership Development Program for Women in Retina

Yvonne M. Delaney, MBBcH, FRCOphth 5 European Society of Ophthalmology / Irish College of Ophthalmology Project: Determining the workforce need and designing the occupational profile for ophthalmic technicians in Ireland

Hardeep Dhindsa, MD 6 Nevada Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Charity and Advocacy

Michael R. Feilmeier, MD 7 Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: NAEPS Resident Advocacy Mentorship Program (RAMP up advocacy!) and a National Advocacy Efforts Survey of State Societies and U. S. Residency Programs

Anat Galor, MD, MSPH 8 Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group Project: Educational content on ocular pain

Laura K. Green, MD 9 Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Keeping residents engaged in advocacy as they graduate and move on to the next step of their careers

viii LDP XVIII, CLASS OF 2016 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Gaurav Gupta, MD, MBA 10 Rhode Island Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Improve Access to Eye Care in at Risk Elderly Population

Ben J. Harvey, MD 11 Oklahoma Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Augmenting membership and involvement in small state societies

Sohail J. Hasan MD, PhD 13 Illinois Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Young Ophthalmologist Mentoring Program for Illinois

Joel H. Herring, MD 15 Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Implementing Portable Telemedicine for Screening and Management of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in Mississippi: A Model for the Future

John T. Knapp, MD 17 Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Development of Non-English Ophthalmology Health Information

Aaron Y. Lee, MD MSCI 19 Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Access to Eye Care

Purnima S. Patel, MD 23 Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Project: Georgia Society of Ophthalmology - Comprehensive Plan for Young Ophthalmologist Engagement

H. Nida Sen, MD MHS 25 American Uveitis Society Project: Increasing Generic Drug Prices Affecting Uveitis Patients

Joshua D. Stein, MD MS 26 American Glaucoma Society Project: Improving Access to Incisional Glaucoma Surgery for Patients with Glaucoma Who Have Limited Financial Resources Through AGS Cares

LDP XVII, CLASS OF 2015 GRADUATES

Yara P. Catoira-Boyle, MD 1 Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Project: The use of social media and in-person events to educate legislators and the public about the difference between optometrists’ and ophthalmologists’ training

Atif B. D. Collins, MD 2 National Medical Association, Ophthalmology Section Project: Improving the pipeline: determining barriers to a successful match for the minority Ophthalmologist in the new Millennium.

ix LDP XVII, CLASS OF 2015 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Geoffrey G. Cooper, MD, FACS 7 Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: It's just lunch: a program to link Virginia Ophthalmologists with their Legislators

Scott M. Guess, MD 8 Montana Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Montana Academy of Ophthalmology (MAO) Annual Winter Meeting

James G. Howard, MD 9 Utah Ophthalmology Society Project: Encouraging and Facilitating Advocacy Efforts in the Utah Ophthalmology Society

Nada S. Jabbur, MD 10 Lebanese Ophthalmological Society Project: Increasing awareness of importance of visual screening in young children in Lebanon

Janice C. Law, MD 11 Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Mentoring and Advocacy for Young Ophthalmologists in Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology (TNAO)

Rachel A. Lieberman, MD 13 Society of Military Ophthalmologists Project: Observership for International Military Ophthalmology Residents

Faruk H. Orge, MD 14 American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Project: Pediatric Ophthalmology Worldwide Education Resource (POWER) Center

Heather A. D. Potter, MD 15 American Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists and Pathologists Project: Increasing awareness of new AAO website-based Forum for Discussion of Ophthalmic Pathology and Oncology

Lindsay A. Rhodes, MD 17 Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Winter is coming: Preparing the ALAO for a possible scope battle

Michael H. Scott, MD 18 Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Creating a website for ophthalmic job opportunities in the State of Iowa; increasing the perceived value of membership in the Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology

Leonard K. Seibold, MD 19 Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Improving Young Ophthalmologist participation in advocacy and the Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

x LDP XVII, CLASS OF 2015 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

David I. Silbert, MD, FAAP 20 American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Ophthalmology & Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology Project: KinderSee: a program in service to low-income at-risk youth in Lancaster County PA

Grace Sun, MD 22 New York State Ophthalmological Society Project: YO New York!: Engaging Young Ophthalmologists in the New York State Ophthalmological Society

Michael C. Tigani, MD 23 Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company Project: Claims Reporting Guidelines and Recommendations for Ophthalmologists

David E. Vollman, MD, MBA 35 Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Creating a Digital Map of Areas of Coverage of Ophthalmology Offices in Missouri

Pamela E. Williams, MD 37 Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Louisiana Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons: A Reformation

LDP XVI, CLASS OF 2014 GRADUATES

Kenneth P. Adams, JD, DO 1 New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology Project: New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology Legislative Engagement

V. Nicholas Batra, MD 2 California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Online Continuing Medical Education Project

Anika G. Bradley, MD 3 South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology Project: Surgeons for Sight

R.V. Paul Chan, MD, FACS 4 Retina Society Project: Web-Based Education for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Diagnosis and Management

Jessica B. Ciralsky, MD 5 Cornea Society Project: Cornea Society University

xi LDP XVI, CLASS OF 2014 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Jason W. Dimmig, MD 6 Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Combining Advocacy with Outreach through Glaucoma Screenings with Legislators

Kevin C. Engel, MD 8 Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Integrating the University of Minnesota Medical Students Interest Group in Ophthalmology into the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology

Eric L. Fry, MD 9 Kansas Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Rural Kansas Ophthalmology Initiative

Jeffrey P. Gallo, MD 10 Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Development and Promotion of a Networking Modality Available to Society Members Seeking New Physician Employees

Christopher A. Girkin, MD, MSPH 11 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Project: Development of an Ophthalmic Residency Academic Track to Facilitate Development of Clinician-Scientists

Thomas W. Harper, MD 12 Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: “Wear the White Coat” for Kentucky Eye Care

Michael S. Jacobs, MD 13 Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Project: ICD-G: Initiate Constructive Dialogue-Georgia between MDs & ODs

Krishna S. Kishor, MD 14 Florida Society of Ophthalmology Project: Improving Efficiency at the West Palm Beach Veterans Administration (WPBVA) in the Clinic and Operating Room

Cecily A. Lesko, MD, FACS 15 New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Enhancing Membership and Strengthening the Financial Viability of the New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology

Shannath L. Merbs, MD, PhD, FACS 21 American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Project: Development of a White Paper to Standardize Criteria for Coverage of Blepharoplasty and Ptosis Repair

W. Walker Motley, MS, MD 22 Ohio Ophthalmological Society Project: Ohio Ophthalmological Society Young Ophthalmologists Outreach

xii LDP XVI, CLASS OF 2014 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

NamTran H. Pham, MD 24 Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology / Vietnam Ophthalmological Society Project: Development of an Ophthalmology Continuing Education (CE) Certification Program in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Donald Stone, MD 25 Oklahoma Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Improving Value and Revenue of a State Ophthalmology Society

Andrew T. Thliveris, PhD, MD 26 Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists Project: The Use of Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery in Resident Training

William K. Wong Jr., MD 27 Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Project: Hawaii Ophthalmic Technician Training Program

LDP XV, CLASS OF 2013 GRADUATES

Nisha Acharya, MD, MS 1 American Uveitis Society Project: Information Sheets on Immunomodulatory Therapies for Patients with Uveitis

Wesley H. Adams, MD 2 Montana Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Working with Commercial Entities to Raise Public Awareness and Promote Ocular Safety

Lama A. Al-Aswad, MD 3 Women in Ophthalmology Project: National and International Women in Ophthalmology Meeting

Michael J. Borne, MD 4 Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Annual Meeting for Mississippi Academy

Denise R. Chamblee, MD 5 Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company Project: Connecting AAPOS to the March of Dimes (MOD) to Improve ROP Public Education

David A. Goldman, MD 6 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Project: Global Interactive Surgical Skills Course: Webinar of Surgical Advances for Underserved Areas

Anne M. Keating, MD 7 North Dakota Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Development of a Website for the North Dakota Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (NDSEPS)

xiii LDP XV, CLASS OF 2013 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Judy E. Kim, MD 8 Macula Society Project: Improving Access to Eye Care to a High Risk Population by Exploring Incorporation of Photographic Diabetic Retinopathy Screening at a Community Center

David H. McCullough, MD 9 Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians Project: A Blast E-mail Campaign for Connecticut AAO Members to Lobby Connecticut Legislators

Brian Privett, MD 10 Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Implementing and Funding an Electronic Communication Tool for the Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology

P. Kumar Rao, MD 11 Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Early Resident Awareness of Advocacy Importance

Adam C. Reynolds, MD 12 Idaho Society of Ophthalmology Project: Survey of Factors Influencing the State Ophthalmology Society Membership in Idaho

Arvind Saini, MD 14 Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Creating a State Advocacy Tool Kit

Jonathan H. Salvin, MD 15 Delaware Academy of Ophthalmology Project: School Nursing and Ophthalmology Collaboration in the State of Delaware

Sirtaz S. Sibia, DO 16 American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology Project: Young Members Committee of the American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology

Chasidy D. Singleton, MD 17 National Medical Association, Ophthalmology Section Project: Pipeline Mentoring Program to Increase Student Interest in Medicine and Ophthalmology

Lee A. Snyder, MD 18 Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Attracting the “YO” – Creating a “Culture of Joining”

G. Atma Vemulakonda, MD 20 Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Distance Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) Opportunities for State Society Members

xiv LDP XIV, CLASS OF 2012 GRADUATES

Name/Society/Project Page

Natalie A. Afshari, MD 1 Ocular Microbiology & Immunology Group Project: Developing an International Ocular Microbiology Registry

Ronald A. Braswell, MD 2 Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: An Effective Communication Plan to Promote State Society Membership and Public Awareness by the Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

Susan K. Burden, MD 3 North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Educating the Public: Aligning Online Content with AAO/NCSEPS Goals

Geoffrey G. Emerson, MD, PhD 12 American Society of Retina Specialists Project: Retina Advocacy by Retina Patients

Sidney K. Gicheru, MD 13 Texas Ophthalmological Association Project: Online Survey of Electronic Health Records Adoption by Member of the Texas Ophthalmological Association

Neeru Gupta, MD, PhD 15 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Project: Human Eye Tissue Biobank for Research into Blinding Disease

Don O. Kikkawa, MD 16 American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Project: Analysis of Oculofacial CME Trends

Alan E. Kimura, MD 17 Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Physician Participation in State-Level Instruments of Power in Healthcare: Or, “Is There a Doctor in the House?”

Mark R. Melson, MD 19 Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Membership Trends and Reasons for Non-membership in TNAO

Tatyana Milman, MD 20 American Association of Ophthalmic Oncologists and Pathologists Project: Interactive Web-Based Ophthalmic Pathology Curriculum in Resident Education

Daniel E. Neely, MD 21 American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Project: AAPOS Vision Screening Kit

xv LDP XIV, CLASS OF 2012 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Millicent Palmer-Johnson, MD 22 Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: The Development of an Ocular Telehealth Program to Serve Rural Nebraska – A Feasibility Study

Jeff H. Pettey, MD 24 Utah Ophthalmology Society Project: Engaging Young Ophthalmologists in the Utah Ophthalmology Society

Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD 25 American Glaucoma Society Project: A Survey of Conflict of Interest (COI) Policies for Medical and Surgical Subspecialty Societies

William W. Richardson II, MD 27 Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Going Rogue: Can One Person Be Effective in Turning Political Tides? An Analysis of the Barriers and Strategies Used.

Prin Rojanapongpun, MD 28 Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology / Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand Project: Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) – Royal College of Ophthalmologists of Thailand (RCOPT) Leadership Development Program

Eric R. Thomas, MD 29 South Dakota Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Comparison of Rural Coverage between Ophthalmology and Optometry Practices in South Dakota

Anthony J. Viti, MD 30 Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: An App for the Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

LDP XIII, CLASS OF 2011 GRADUATES

Evan H. Black, MD 1 Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Michigan Society of Eye Surgeons (MiSEPS) Ambassador Program

James S. Brown III, MD FACS 2 Mississippi Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Association Project: Website Development for the Newly Formed Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

James W. Culclasure, MD 3 South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology Project: Facilitating the Transition to Electronic Health Records (EHR): A Workshop for South Carolina’s Ophthalmology Practices

xvi LDP XIII, CLASS OF 2011 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Andrew P. Doan, MD, PhD 4 California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Improving the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Website

Arash Eshghabadi, MD 6 Middle East Africa Council of Ophthalmology Project: Creating an Updated Educational Website with Content in English and Persian, to Improve the Knowledge of Young Ophthalmologists in Persian Speaking Countries

Dean P. Hainsworth, MD 7 Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Access to Care: Distribution of Ophthalmology and Optometry Offices in Missouri

Isaac J. Hearne, MD 12 Nevada Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Level II Trauma Center Standard of Care

Gary S Hirshfield, MD 13 New York State Ophthalmological Society Project: New York State Leadership Development and Young Ophthalmologist Engagement

Michael R. Hodges, MD 14 Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Project: American Academy of Ophthalmology Young Ophthalmologists, Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Chapter

Paul C. Kang, MD 15 Washington DC Metropolitan Ophthalmological Society Project: Local Ophthalmologists Affecting National Politics. Is It Possible?

Susan M. MacDonald, MD 16 Women in Ophthalmology Project: WIO Goes Global

Brenda Pagán-Durán, MD 19 New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Development of a facebook Page for the New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology as an Interactive Tool

Rachel C. J. Reinhardt, MD 20 Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: A White Paper on Physician Assistants in Ophthalmology: What we Need to Know to Make it Work

Cynthia A. Self, MD 46 Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Initiation of a Program for Continuous Development of Liaison between MSEPS Members and their State Legislators

xvii LDP XIII, CLASS OF 2011 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Prem. S. Subramanian, MD, PhD 47 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Project: Determining the Effect of Multiple Fellowship Training on Neuro-Ophthalmology Practice Patterns

Mark F. Torres, MD 48 Society of Military Ophthalmologists Project: Fostering International Relationships in Ophthalmology through Humanitarian Military Medical Missions with the AAO

LDP XII, CLASS OF 2010 GRADUATES

Arlene Bagga, MD 1 New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Advocacy Tools and Checklist for Residents

Shahar Frenkel, MD, PhD 2 Israel Ophthalmology Society Project: Development of an Online Learning Tool for Ophthalmic Pathology

Diana Hampton, MD 3 Oklahoma Academy of Ophthalmology Project: The American Academy of Ophthalmology Leadership Development Program Applied to Regional Medical Associations in Oklahoma

Christopher L. Haupert, MD 4 Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Sight for Soldiers: Providing Discounted Refractive Surgery for Iowa National Guard Troops Deploying to Afghanistan and Iraq

Aaron C. Holtebeck, MD 5 Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Campaign for Participation of Young Ophthalmologists within the Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology through Social Networking and Web-Based Technologies.

Odette Margit Houghton, MD 6 North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: A Taste of Ophthalmology

David D. Ingvoldstad, MD 7 Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Development of an Advocacy Curriculum for University of Nebraska Ophthalmology Residents in Cooperation with the Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

Michael S. Ip, MD 9 Macula Society Project: Campaign to Increase Patient Awareness of AMD Treatment Options

xviii LDP XII, CLASS OF 2010 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Katherine A. Lee, MD, PhD 10 American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Project: School Nurse Vision Screening Tutorial

W. Barry Lee, MD, FACS 11 Eye Bank Association of America Project: Physician Recruitment Strategies for the Eye Bank Association of America

Edward S. Lim, MD 12 Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians Project: Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians’ Program for the Education and Certification of Ophthalmic Technicians

David B. Petersen, MD 13 Utah Ophthalmology Society Project: Utah Ophthalmology Advocacy Group

Ann Ranelle, DO 14 American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology Project: Tarrant County Medical Society and Fort Worth Independent School District Sports Glasses for Student Athletes

Sarwat Salim, MD, FACS 16 American College of Surgeons – Advisory Council on Ophthalmic Surgery Project: Preparing Ophthalmologists for Disaster Relief Response

Stephen G. Schwartz, MD, MBA 17 Florida Society of Ophthalmology Project: Case Report of State Society Crisis Management

Gaurav K. Shah, MD 18 American Society of Retina Specialists Project: A Survey of the Current Status of Vitreoretinal Fellowship Training in the United States and Canada

Michael E. Sulewski, MD 19 Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists Project: Eye Care Delivery Models in the VA

Joseph M. Zobian, MD 20 Hawaii Ophthalmology Society Project: Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s) for Hawaii

LDP XI, CLASS OF 2009 GRADUATES

Chris Albanis, MD 1 Illinois Association of Ophthalmology Project: Encourage Enhanced Understanding and Involvement of Young Ophthalmologists in Advocacy

xix LDP XI, CLASS OF 2009 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Britton B. Carter, MD 3 Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology Project: How the Americans with Disabilities Act Affects Ophthalmology Practices in Alabama

Kristin Carter, MD 4 Arizona Ophthalmological Society Project: Website Development to Promote Arizona Ophthalmological Society (AOS) as the Primary Source for Eye Care Information in Arizona

JoAnn A.Giaconi, MD 5 California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: A Quality Assessment of Evidence-Based Glaucoma Practices at the Greater Los Angeles (GLA) Veterans Administration (VA): A Comparison of Optometry Versus Ophthalmology Practices

Carl G. Glittenberg, MD 7 European Society of Ophthalmology Project: Austrian Ophthalmic Society Advocacy Campaign (In cooperation with the European Society of Ophthalmology

John Kitchens, MD 12 Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Developing Web-Based Interactive Information Sharing on a State Level

Aaron M. Miller, MD 13 Texas Ophthalmological Association Project: Texas Eye Care Emergency Disaster Response Plan

Ron W. Pelton, MD, PhD 14 Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Develop a State Society Website for CSEPS

Lawrence Piazza, MD 15 Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Development of a Sustainable Model for the Funding of and Participation in an Advocacy Fund for the Benefit of the Members of the Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

Michael J. Price, MD, FRCSC 16 Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Tiering (Profiling) of Physicians in Massachusetts: Dealing with Subspecialists and the Comprehensive Eye Exam

James Bradley Randleman, MD 18 American Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Web Based Learning Initiative for Young Physicians

Scott T. Schaefer, MD 19 Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Foundation

xx LDP XI, CLASS OF 2009 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Arthur J. Sit, MD 20 American Glaucoma Society Project: Understanding the Status of the American Glaucoma Society

Eric B. Suhler, MD 22 American Uveitis Society Project: American Uveitis Society Membership Survey 2009

Linda M. Tsai, MD 23 Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Analyzing the Political Landscape of Missouri and Improving the Exposure of MoSEPS to the State Legislators

Tamara R. Vrabec, MD 25 Retina Soicety Project: Clinical Research in United States Ophthalmology Residency Programs

Alan L. Wagner, MD, FACS 26 Virginia Society of Ophthalmology Project: Clarification, Consolidation and Coordination of Virginia Society of Ophthalmology’s Structure and Legislative Efforts with Virginia Medical Groups

LDP X, CLASS OF 2008 GRADUATES

Manal Bouhaimed, MBchB, PhD, FRCS(Ed) 1 Middle Eastern African Council of Ophthalmology Project: Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Services in MEACO Region

Joseph M. Coney, MD 2 National Medical Association – Section on Ophthalmology Project: National Medical Association Health Fair and Eye Care America Initiative

Philip L. Custer, MD 4 American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Project: ASOPRS Strategic Planning Survey

Mary P. DeFrank, MD Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology Project #1: Outreach to Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology Members 5 Project #2: Positioning the Academy on Optometry 6

Bradley D. Fouraker, MD 7 Florida Society of Ophthalmology / Ocular Microbiology & Immunology Group Project: Developing a Plan to Eliminate Wrong-Site, Wrong-IOL and Wrong Patient Surgery

Steve M. Friedlander, MD, FACS 8 Nevada Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Revitalization of the Nevada State Society

xxi LDP X, CLASS OF 2008 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Lynn K. Gordon, MD, PhD 9 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Project: Identify Impact of Physician Profiling Among Neuro-Ophthalmologists

James M. Heltzer, MD 11 Washington DC Metropolitan Ophthalmological Society Project: Who Do You Know? – Putting Connections to Work

Lance J. Kugler, MD 12 Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Membership Improvement Campaign

Michael J. Landolfi, DO 13 New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology Project: New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology Young Members Initiative

Gregg T. Lueder, MD 14 American Academy of Pediatrics – Section on Ophthalmology Project: Survey of Ophthalmology Education in Pediatric Residency Training Programs

Gregory J. McCormick, MD 15 Vermont Ophthalmological Society Project: Vermont Ophthalmological Society Organizational Continuity Project

Robert F. Melendez, MD 16 New Mexico Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Why Young Ophthalmologists (YOs) Leave their First Job

Jennifer H. Merritt, MD 18 South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology Project: South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology Young Ophthalmologist Program

Shahzad I. Mian, MD 19 Cornea Society Project: AUPO Fellowship Compliance in Cornea

David A. Plager, MD 20 American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Project: No Kidding – Pediatric Ophthalmologists Involved in Advocacy Process

Christopher N. Ta, MD 21 Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Project: Residency Program Directors’ Guide

Andrew W. Tharp, MD 22 Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Understanding State PACs

Craig L. Wilkerson, MD 23 Montana Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Advance the Capabilities of Website for Montana Academy of Ophthalmology

xxii LDP IX, CLASS OF 2007 GRADUATES

Name/Society/Project Page

Thomas M. Aaberg Jr., MD 1 Retina Society Project: Community Ophthalmology Call Systems

Ari D. Abel, MD 2 Delaware Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Securing Surgical Privileges in the Private Practice Setting

Arezo Amirikia, MD 3 Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Blindness Prevention and Services Month in Michigan

Paul Bryar, MD 4 American Association of Ophthalmic Pathologists Project: Development of Standards for Integration of Automated Visual Field Results into the Electronic Medical Record

Dawn C. Buckingham, MD 5 Texas Ophthalmological Association Project: Scope of Practice Presentation to Legislators

Brandon G. Busbee, MD 6 Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Estimating Workforce Options for Intraocular Injections of Medical Therapy for Eye Diseases

Melissa Cable, MD Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project #1: Increasing Attendance at State Society Meetings 7 Project #2: Development of MOSEPS Website 8

Kimberly Cockerham, MD, FACS 9 California Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Project: Payer Reimbursement for Oculoplastic, Orbit and Neuro-Ophthalmic Clinic Visits and Procedures; California Update 2007-2008

James W. Gigantelli, MD 10 American College of Surgeons Project: Stimulated Member Enrollment of PGY-II Ophthalmology Residents in the American College of Surgeons

Martine J. Jager, MD 11 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Project: Stimulating International Member Participation in ARVO

Terry Kim, MD 12 American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery Project: The Need for an Ophthalmic Organization for Sports-Related Eye Care

Jeff S. Maltzman, MD 13 Arizona Ophthalmological Society Project: Arizona Ophthalmological Society Membership Development Program

xxiii LDP IX, CLASS OF 2007 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Steven L. Mansberger, MD 14 American Glaucoma Society Project: Predictive Factors for Following Up with an Eye Care Provider in Those at Risk for Glaucoma

Susan K. Mosier, MD, MBA 15 Kansas Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Eye Screening at the State Capitol

Mildred M.G. Olivier, MD 16 Women in Ophthalmology Project: Women in Ophthalmology Leadership Summit, August 2 -5, 2007

David R. Rivera, MD 18 Rhode Island Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Evaluation of Children’s Vision Screening in Rhode Island

Justine R. Smith, MBBS, PhD 19 American Uveitis Society Project: Teaching Uveitis to US Residents

Steven Swedberg, MD 20 Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: The Evidence-Based Principles of Human Influence – as Related to Modern Ophthalmic Practice Advocacy

LDP VIII, CLASS OF 2006 GRADUATES

Robert A. Copeland, MD 1 Washington D.C. Metropolitan Ophthalmological Society Project: EyeCare International

Robert W. Daly, MD 2 Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Establishment of the Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons as the Primary source of eye health related information for the state

Saiyid Akbar Hasan, MD 3 Florida Society of Opthalmology Project: The Florida Society of Ophthalmology’s Marketing Campaign to Promote Membership

Kenneth J. Knudtson, MD 5 South Dakota Academy of Opthalmology Project: Media Exposure as a Public Health Service and as a Way to Promote the Profession of Ophthalmology

Paul D. Langer, MD 6 Association of University Professors of Opthalmology Project: Online Course in Advocacy

xxiv LDP VIII, CLASS OF 2006 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Leah Levi, MBBS 7 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Project: Manpower and Practice Trends in US Neuro-Ophthalmology

James W. Matthews, MD 8 Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Development of Website for Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons

M. Lisa McHam, MD 10 Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Reconnecting Ophthalmology with the Medical Community by Developing a Pilot Course: “Ophthalmology Update for Physicians”

Srilata S. Naidu, MD 12 Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists Project: The “Save Sight, Do Contacts Right!” Campaign

Nathan Ravi, MD 13 Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists Project: Development of long-term interaction between Association of VA Ophthalmologist (AVAO) and Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO)

Kristin E. Reidy, MD 14 New Mexico Ophthalmological Society Project: Ophthalmologists on Wheels: New Mexico Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Rural Advocacy & Rural Screening Outreach

Sidney K. Simonian, DO 15 American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology Project: Advocacy Resource for Ophthalmology Patients

Brian D. Sippy, MD, PhD 16 Montana Academy of Opthalmology Project: Montana Academy of Ophthalmology Preceptors for WWAMI Medical Students Interested in Ophthalmology Clerkships in Montana

Scott M. Steidl, MD 17 Maryland of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Utilization of Veterans Hospital Eye Clinic Consultation Services

David K. Wallace, MD 18 North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Evidence-Based Talking Points for Vision Screening

LDP VII, CLASS OF 2005 GRADUATES

James Chodosh, MD 1 Ocular Microbiology & Immunology Group Project: Morbidity Conference: A New Model for Ophthalmology Residency Training

xxv LDP VII, CLASS OF 2005 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Roger Dailey, MD 2 American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Project: Promotion of Organized Subspecialty Advocacy

Anita Dash-Modi, MD 3 Ohio Ophthalmological Society Project: Ohio Youth Sports Safety Symposium

Steven H. Dunn, MD 4 Texas Ophthalmological Society Project: Texas Ophthalmological Association Liaisons to Texas Local Societies

K. David Epley, MD 5 Washington Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Project: Washington Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Advocacy Campaign

Edgar C. Gamponia, MD 7 West Virginia Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Relationship and coalition building against optometric scope of practice issues.

Marko Hawlina, MD, PhD 8 European Society of Ophthalmology Project: Harmonization of education standards within Europe and with the US.

Leon W. Herndon, MD 10 American Glaucoma Society Project: Pay For Performance for the AGS

Nancy M. Holekamp, MD 11 Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Bringing RAP to Missouri

Johanna M. Jensen, MD 12 Idaho Society of Ophthalmology Project: Increasing Idaho Society of Ophthalmology Membership by Creating a Website

Helen K. Li, MD 13 Women in Ophthalmology, Inc. Project: Growing WIO’s International Membership

Mathew W. MacCumber, MD, PhD 15 American Society of Retina Specialist Project: Diagnostic Testing and Treatment of Retinal Diseases by Optometrists

Linn M. Mangano, MD 16 Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Promoting vision screening by building relationships between Eye M.D.s and Primary Care M.D.s

David S.C. Pao, MD 17 Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Pennsylvania Residents Advocacy Program

xxvi LDP VII, CLASS OF 2005 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

James B. Ruben, MD 18 American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Ophthalmology Project: Placement of Pediatric Vision Screening on the HMO Report Card (HEDIS).

Scott A. Uttley, MD 19 Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Establishment of the Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Stop Optometric Surgery Fund

Thomas P. Ward, MD, COL, MC, USA 20 Society of Military Ophthalmologist Project: Improving the Participation of Military Ophthalmologists in State Societies

John A. Wells, III, MD 21 South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology Project: Improving Ophthalmology’s relationship with the South Carolina Medical Association (SCMA) through education and participation in the SCMA Annual Meeting.

LDP VI, CLASS OF 2004 GRADUATES

Steven Awner, MD 1 New York State Ophthalmological Society Project: New York State Diabetes Public Awareness Campaign

Barbara A. Blodi, MD 2 Macula Society Project: Organization of a Macular Degeneration Symposium

Beth Bruening, MD 3 Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Jennifer Hasenyager Smith, MD Illinois Association of Ophthalmology Project: Resident Representatives to the Mid-Year Forum and Advocacy Day

Anna Luisa Di Lorenzo, MD 4 Michigan Ophthalmological Society Project: Improving Access to Vision Rehabilitation: The SmartSight Initiative State Society Taskforce

Joy Dixon Robinson, MD 5 Virginia Society of Ophthalmology Project: Quality Eye Care

David W. Faber, MD 6 Utah Ophthalmological Society Project: Low Vision Assistance Packet

Ravi D. Goel, MD 7 New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Surgery by Surgeons – Scope of Practice and Patient Safety

xxvii LDP VI, CLASS OF 2004 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Thomas A. Graul, MD 8 Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Development of NAEPS Website and Meeting Planner

Erich Groos, MD 10 Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Tennessee Foundation for Comprehensive Vision Care

Bryan J. Hammer, MD 12 South Dakota Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Building Coalition between the South Dakota Academy of Ophthalmology and the South Dakota State Medical Association

Paul M. Henry, MD 13 Arkansas Ophthalmological Society Project: Adding Coding Resources to the Arkansas Ophthalmologic Society Web Site

Scott A. Limstrom, MD 14 Alaska State Ophthalmological Association Project: Public Service Announcements representing the Alaska State Ophthalmological Association

George Nardin, MD Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Project #1: Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Website 15 Project #2: Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Campaign to Preserve Eye Surgery for Ophthalmologists 16

Mark Packer, MD 18 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Project: How to Create the Successful Practice Partnership

James F. Ronk, MD 20 Oklahoma Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Increasing Membership In Our State Society

Stefan Seregard, MD 21 European Society of Ophthalmology Project: The European Leadership Development Program

Steven C. Thornquist, MD 22 Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians Project: Children’s Health Coalition as a Tool for Achieving Vision Screening

Russell Van Gelder, MD 23 American Uveitis Society Project: Organizing a Uveitis Patient Advocacy Group

xxviii LDP V, CLASS OF 2003 GRADUATES

Name/Society/Project Page

Jeffrey A. Carlisle, MD 1 Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Project: Legislator Profiles and Sponsorships

Keith D. Carter, MD 2 Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Project: Integration of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Residents’ Advocacy Program and New Graduate Medical Education Core Competencies

Zelia M. Correa, MD 3 Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology / Council of Brazilian Ophthalmologist Project: Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology Leadership Development Program (Curso de Liderazgo)

Sanjay D. Goel, MD 4 Maryland Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Project: Lobbying at the State House

David W. Johnson, MD 5 Colorado Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Project: Legislative Committee Reorganization with Technology Upgrade

Leslie S. Jones, MD 6 Washington D.C. Metropolitan Ophthalmological Society Project: Resident Advocacy and State Society Membership

Wonsuck Kim, DO 7 Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology Project: EyeCare Alabama

David Lawlor, MD 9 Vermont Ophthalmological Society Project: Vermont Ophthalmological Society Web site

Mary G. Lawrence, MD, MPH 10 Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists Project: Highlighting the Role of Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System in the Residency Training of Ophthalmologists

Steven L. Lichtenstein, MD 11 American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Ophthalmology Project: Coordination of Legislative Efforts to Benefit Children’s Vision

Connie S. McCaa, MD, PhD 12 Mississippi Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Association Project: Advocacy and Mentoring for Ophthalmology Residents and Coding and Compliance Education for State Ophthalmologists

xxix LDP V, CLASS OF 2003 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Eydie Miller, MD 13 American Glaucoma Society Project: New Resources on the American Glaucoma Society Web site for Young Ophthalmologists and Society Members

Christie L. Morse, MD 14 New Hampshire Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons Project: State and Subspecialty Society Coalition Building

Mary O’Hara, MD 15 Society of Military Ophthalmologists Project: Dealing with Scope of Practice Issues for Ophthalmic Assistants

Derek T. Sprunger, MD 17 Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Ophthalmology Residents and the Political Process

Mayssa Aziz Toppino, MD 18 Florida Society of Ophthalmology Project: Resident Physician Advocacy and Non-Clinical Education

North Carolina Medical Society Leadership School Sharon Fekrat, MD, Sherman Reeves, MD, MPH & Paul Kang, MD 19 North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: 2003 Southeastern ophthalmology resident and fellows meeting of the minds: what every EyeMD needs to know to thrive after training

LDP IV, CLASS OF 2002 GRADUATES

Anthony C. Arnold, MD 1 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) Project: NANOS-AAO Collaborative Physician Education Program

Everton Arrindell, MD 2 National Medical Association – Ophthalmology Section Project: The Middle Tennessee Diabetes Eye Care Project

William Zachary Bridges Jr., MD 3 North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Cherokee Diabetic Screening

Marcia D. Carney, MD 4 Retina Society / Virginia Society of Ophthalmology Project: The American Academy of Ophthalmology Resident and Fellow Information and Advocacy Teaching Tool

Bryan P. Hemard, MD 5 Louisiana Ophthalmology Association Project: Increase Membership in the Louisiana Ophthalmology Association (LOA)

xxx LDP IV, CLASS OF 2002 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Todd M. Hovis, MD 6 Texas Ophthalmological Association Project: Increasing Resident Membership by State Society

Mark C. Maria, MD 7 Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Surgical Patient Protection Act

Daniel F. Martin, MD 8 Macula Society Project: Remote Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Project

Jeffrey B. Minkovitz, MD 9 Delaware Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Enhancing Membership Value in a Small State Society

Philip R. Rizzuto, MD, FACS 10 Rhode Island Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Increasing Awareness of Lyme Disease and Other Tick Borne Illnesses

Susan H. Senft, MD, FRCOphth 11 Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Project: The Approach to the Chemically-Dependent Ophthalmologist

Samuel P. Solish, MD 13 Maine Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: New Ophthalmology Symposium

Michael P. Varley, MD 14 West Virginia Academy of Ophthalmology Project: WVAO Website Project

Aaron P. Weingeist, MD 15 Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Online Legislative Forum

LDP III, CLASS OF 2001 GRADUATES

Robert W. Bentley, MD 1 Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Website for Vision Correction Surgery: Building a Positive Relationship with Oregon Optometric Physicians Association

Abdhish R. Bhavsar, MD 2 Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Creation of a Cyber Community of State Societies

Andrew F. Calman, MD, PhD 4 California Academy of Ophthalmology Project: A Web-Based Third Party Payer Information Center

xxxi LDP III, CLASS OF 2001 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

C. Barry Dabbs, MD 5 Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Dissension in the Ranks

Manuel F. Del Toro, MD 7 Puerto Rico Society of Ophthalmology Project: New Logo and Website for the Puerto Rico Society of Ophthalmology

David J. Gajda, MD 8 Wyoming Ophthalmological Society Project: Telemedicine in Ophthalmology in Wyoming

Dasa V. Gangadhar, MD 9 Kansas State Ophthalmological Society Project: Education as a Uniting Force

Ana G. Huaman, MD 10 New Mexico Ophthalmological Society Project: Diabetes Examination and Screening

Laura J. King, MD 12 Women in Ophthalmology Project: Improving Ophthalmology and Third Party Payer Relations

Diane J. Kraus, MD New York State Ophthalmological Society Project #1: State Wide Education and Employment for Ophthalmic Assistants 15 Project #2: Integration of Holistic Health Care and Traditional Medicine 16

Joseph M. Lally Jr., MD 17 South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology Project: Critical Topics in Ophthalmology Management Program

Kathleen A. Lamping, MD 18 Ohio Ophthalmological Society Project: The Ohio Ophthalmological Society’s January National Eye Care Month Call-In

Timothy J. McInnis, MD 19 Montana Academy of Ophthalmology Project: “Organ Eyes Montana”

Anne M. Nachazel, MD 20 Michigan Ophthalmological Society Project: Focus: HOPE Eye Evaluation Day

John W. Shore, MD 22 American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons Project: Increase Subspecialty Society Involvement in Leadership

James C. Tsai, MD, MBA 23 Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology Project: An Ophthalmic Resident Mentoring Program: The Tennessee Experience

xxxii LDP III, CLASS OF 2001 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Ann Acers Warn, MD 24 Oklahoma Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Creating a Managed Care Liaison System

LDP II, CLASS OF 2000 GRADUATES

Daniel J. Briceland, MD 1 Arizona Ophthalmological Society Project: Rejuvenate AOS Membership

C. Gregory Clark, MD 2 Indiana Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Mini-MBA for Ophthalmologists

Paul B. Griggs, MD 3 Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: A Proactive Approach to Optometric Scope of Practice Legislation

Mohamad S. Jaafar, MD 4 Washington Metropolitan Ophthalmological Society Project: Increasing Enrollment in State Society

Vera Kowal, MD 5 South Dakota Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Circumventing Optometric Expansion of Scope of Practice

John C. Maher, MD 6 Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Fast-Fax Membership Recruitment

Rickey D. Medlock, MD 8 Arkansas Ophthalmological Society Project: Increasing Arkansas Eye M.D. Membership By Establishing A State Website and Restructuring Yearly Dues

Michael L. Miller, MD 10 Colorado Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Advocacy as Basic Science in Medical Education

Michael L. Murphy, MD 11 Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Participation in Veterans of Foreign Wars 101st National Convention

Thomas A. Oetting ,MD 12 Iowa Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Optometric Scope of Practice

Jean E. Ramsey, MD Massachusetts Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project #1: Political Advocacy: Getting Residents Involved 13 Project #2: Preschool Vision Screening: Development of a State-wide Program 15

xxxiii LDP II, CLASS OF 2000 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

John D. Roarty, MD 17 Michigan Ophthalmological Society Project: Legislative Advocacy Program

William E. Schlichtemeier, MD 18 Nebraska Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Physician Directory

Kevin R. Scott, MD 21 Virginia Society of Ophthalmology Project: State Dues Reciprocity

Thomas J. Whittaker, MD 23 Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Advocacy and Mentoring for Young Ophthalmologists and Residents

LDP I, CLASS OF 1999 GRADUATES

William Clifford, MD 1 Kansas State Ophthalmological Society Project: Membership…Membership…Membership

John Collins, MD 2 Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons David Korber, MD Oklahoma Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Participation in the AAO Secretariat for State Affairs Residents’ Advocacy Program (RAP)

Philip Fiore, MD 3 New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Developing an Internet Site

Terry Forrest, MD 4 North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Understanding the Demographics of NC Eye M.D.s

Tamara R. Fountain, MD 5 Illinois Association of Ophthalmology Project: Missing in Action: Why Illinois Eye M.D.s Don’t Join the State Society

Peter A. Gordon, MD 6 Georgia Society of Ophthalmology Project: Georgia Legislative Battle

Timothy McDevitt, MD 7 Hawaii Ophthalmological Society Project: Eye M.D. Branding Using Local Newspaper Advertisement

Mark Michels, MD 8 Florida Society of Ophthalmology Project: Squeaky Wheel May Fall Off Rusting Wagon

xxxiv LDP I, CLASS OF 1999 GRADUATES (cont’d)

Name/Society/Project Page

Robert E. Neger, MD 9 California Academy of Ophthalmology Project: What Motivates Ophthalmologists?

Andrew Prince, MD New York State Ophthalmological Society Project #1: PAC Contributions 10 Project #2: NYSOS raps about RAP (Residents’ Advocacy Program) 11

Elwin G. Schwartz, MD 12 Connecticut Society of Eye Physicians Project: Improvement of Legislative Liaison between CSEP and the Connecticut State Legislature

Gail Schwartz, MD 28 Maryland Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Project: Maryland’s Model State Society Strategy

Gary S. Schwartz, MD 29 Minnesota Academy of Ophthalmology Project: Young Ophthalmologist Section @ MAO

Gareth A. Tabor, MD 30 Oregon Academy of Ophthalmology Project: OAO Public Outreach and Education Program

PROJECT INDEX

Alphabetical by Program Participant 1

Alphabetical by Project Category 20

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