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The Power of the Pan-American NetworkPAAO at MEACO-MIOC 2023
PAAO at MEACO-MIOC 2023Helena Filipe, MD MMEdPAAO Vice President, 2022-2025 Dear Esteemed Colleagues, The PAAO session at the MEACO-MIOC 2023 Congress in Oman went brilliantly. The panel of speakers and chairmanship shared about 'blazing hot topics in contemporary...
PAAO President’s Message
November 2023
Celebrating Success – Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology Meetings at AAO 2023 in San Francisco.
Message from the PAOF Chair
We just came from the AAO Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA, and the PAOF celebrated its 12th anniversary of the Circle of Vision program. The Circle of Vision celebrates donors that contribute more than $1,000 a year to the PAOF in support of the Pan-American’s educational programs.
Circle of Vision Luncheon 2023: Drs. McPherson and Contreras Honored
The Circle of Vision Luncheon recognizes donors to the Pan-American Ophthalmological Foundation. This year we gave special recognition to Dr. Alice McPherson and Dr. Francisco Contreras.
Message from the PAOF Chair
Lo Mejor de la Academia en Español (The Best of the Academy in Spanish) is a constructive and critical review of what was presented during the Academy Annual Meeting. Join us on Nov 11, 2023 from 8 am to 1 pm ET VIRTUAL via ZOOM. There will be round tables and panels made up of Spanish-speaking ophthalmologists so that colleagues receive the widest possible knowledge of what was seen and heard during the Academy.
PAAO President’s Message
October 2023
This month, my "Chat with the President" is with Dr. Gustavo Avilés Calderon, president of the Peruvian Society of Ophthalmology.
PostDoc Position in Cornea Xenotransplantation
The Science Center for Development in Xenotransplantation, coordinated by Professor Dr. Silvano Raia, is opening 2 (two) vacancies for post-doctoral fellowships linked to project “Genetically engineered porcine corneas for human transplantation”. Applicants must...
Message from the PAOF Chair
We just finished a month of soccer fever with the Women's FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand that finally saw Spain capture the title for the first time ever. As I saw the cultural exchange and international collaboration evolve in international soccer, I could not avoid to compare this to how the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (PAAO) plays the same role as FIFA in bringing together all the countries and ophthalmologists in The Americas for our own cultural exchange and international collaboration.
PAAO President’s Message
September 2023
Ophthalmology is a field that demands unwavering dedication, constant learning, and a passion for improving the lives of those we serve. It's a profession that touches the very essence of human existence, as vision is one of our most precious gifts. In this context, being part of an association that nurtures excellence and innovation is not merely a choice; it's an imperative.
Dr. Eduardo Arenas (1938-2023)
On Sunday, September 10, 2023, another giant left us. Eduardo Arenas (Colombia) left his mark on the world through his practice, the fellows he trained, meetings he contributed to, and friends he made. He will be missed.