“Between the professional networking, the course content, and the re-charging of the ‘administrative batteries,’ it is worth every penny. One walks away feeling more self assured, eager and prepared to take their individual practice to the next level.”
Nancy Baker — Practice Administrator
Elander Eye Medical Group, Inc., Santa Monica, Calif. More testimonials
10 Reasons to Attend
Letter to Your Physician
Information for MDs About the AAOE Program
AAOE Program of the 2010 Joint Meeting
Program Highlights
Networking Opportunities
Detailed Program by Day
Registration and Housing Information
Exhibit Hall
Conversations with the Experts
E-Meeting Listserv
Future Annual Meeting Dates
Chicago 2010
The countdown has begun! Join the Academy and AAOE in Chicago for our first Joint Meeting with the Middle East Africa Council of Ophthalmology (MEACO). The meeting will take place at McCormick Place from Oct. 16 to 19.
Top 10 Reasons to Attend
Registration and housing now open for Members and nonmembers! View the Top 10 Reasons to Attend courtesy of Walt Underwood. Read attendee testimonals and first time attendee tips.
Letter to Your Physician
Use our template to help you request permission and support from your physician to attend the AAOE Program.
Information for MDs about the AAOE Program
AAOE courses are developed around seven competency areas. Most courses are appropriate for physicians to attend whether you are a new associate, physician owner or managing physician. Visit the Information for MDs about the AAOE program page for answers to frequently asked questions and course options to consider.
AAOE Program of the 2010 Joint Meeting
The AAOE program begins on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010. Preview this year's program in a variety of formats:
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Get a sneak peek at this year's courses and events through the Joint Meeting Scheduler (PDF 1,694K). Use the Overview, Programs-by-Day and Calendar pages to get a head start on planning your schedule.
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Browse the Virtual Advance Program brochure to print selected pages, search by keyword. The Practice management/AAOE program begins on page 97.
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Use real-time program searches with the robust new Joint Meeting Program Search (formerly “Online Program”). Get direct access to the Academy’s database for real-time information on educational events and tours.
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The AAOE Program is developed around key competencies to provide our valued members with the most relevant and reliable information needed to manage a successful practice. Courses are open the MDs, ophthalmic administrators, office managers, billers/coders, and other allied health professionals. View courses by competency:
Program Highlights
Networking Opportunities
AAOE offers various opportunites for networking with your peers both before and after the Joint Meeting. View our networking page for complete details.
Detailed Program by Day
View our Detailed Program by Day page for a complete overview of the AAOE Programs, events and Instruction courses. Plan your interary now with the the Virtual Advance Program brochure.
For more information contact Sangeeta Fernandes, AAOE Program Manager at sfernandes@aao.org.
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Registration and Housing Information
Registration and Housing Open
The deadline to register and have your badge and meeting materials mailed to you has passed. You may still register online and secure housing for the AAOE Program of the 2010 Joint Meeting until Sept. 22, but you will need to pick up your registration materials in Hall A.
For more information, view the Registration and Hotels and Travel pages.
Verify Your Academy Website Login
Avoid delays and login now to verify your username and password. Can’t remember your password? Click the “forgot your password” link. Academy staff are not able to provide forgotten usernames or passwords. For more details, consult Login Help.
Important Dates
| Sept. 22. |
Last day to to preregister. Badge and materials must be picked up onsite. |
| Oct. 16 to 19 |
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Exhibit Hall
The 2010 Joint Meeting Exhibition, the world’s largest exhibition of ophthalmic technology, products and services will be held at McCormick Place, Hall A, from Saturday, Oct. 16 through Tuesday, Oct. 19. Plan to visit the AAOE Practice Management Center in the new and improved Academy Resource Center (Booth #2344):
- Academy experts will be on hand at the Coding Booth to give straightforward answers to your most challenging questions.
- Preview practice management/coding resources and products for your office.
Exhibition Hours: Saturday to Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m
Conversations with the Experts — Over 25 consultants from the AAOE Consultant Directory will be in the newly designed Academy Resource Center, AAOE: Practice Management Area (Booth 2344). Make an appointment for a free 20 minute one-on-one private consultation. The list of the consultants and their Areas of Expertise is available now. Contact Peggy Coakley at 415.561.0561 or e-mail pcoakley@aao.org to reserve time with a consultant.
Hours: Saturday to Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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E-Meeting Listserv
AAOE's listserv, E-Meeting was created to facilitate communication between AAOE members attending the Joint Meeting. Use E-Meeting to ask questions about the AAOE program, transportation, housing options (including finding a roommate to split the cost of housing), and entertainment activities to make your stay both productive and fun. Feel free to post inquires and information about restaurants and places of interest in Chicago! Join E-Meeting today!
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Future Annual Meeting Dates
| 2010 |
Chicago |
McCormick Place |
Oct. 16 to 19 |
| 2011 |
Orlando |
Orange County Convention Center |
Oct. 22 to 25 |
| 2012 |
Chicago |
McCormick Place |
Nov. 10 to 13 |
| 2013 |
New Orleans |
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center |
Nov. 16 to 19 |
| 2014 |
Chicago |
McCormick Place |
Oct. 18 to 21 |
View the Academy's Past and Future Meetings page
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