Pan-American News
The Power of the Pan-American NetworkTribute to Rubens Belfort Mattos
A great professor & mentor at Escola Paulista Medicina from whom I learned so many things, including the importance of academic institutions.
With love & gratitude,
Miguel & Nora Burnier
PAAO President’s Message
November 2021
“Learning is the only thing the mind never exhausts, never fears, and never regrets.”
- Leonardo Da Vinci
Message from the PAOF Chair
I’m so excited and honored to chair the PAOF from 2021-2024. After 29 years as an active member of the Pan-American Association and 14 years in the Executive Committee, I believe this is the right time to continue serving our beloved organization in this new role.
Recipients of 2022 Gillingham Fellowships Selected
Recipients for the 2022 Gillingham Fellowships Selected
Dr. Jose A. Gegúndez to receive the 2021 Castroviejo Award
Dr. Jose A. Gegúndez to receive the 2021 Castroviejo Award
Ophthalmology Basic Sciences Course 2022
The Guillermo Picó Santiago Basic Course of Ophthalmology 2022 will be virtual. The course is sponsored by the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology and the University of Puerto Rico.
Richard & Chita Abbott Young Leader Award for 2021 Announced
Yazmin Baez (Dominican Republic) selected for her Curso project “Incorporate the use of NEO2 Blend in the NICU to reduce de risk of ROP".
Message from the PAOF Chair
This is my last message as President of the Pan-American Ophthalmological Foundation which makes it very special. I have mixed feelings, first of joy and satisfaction for having contributed to the development of our Foundation.
PAAO President’s Message
October 2021
“The future does not belong to those who are content with today, timid and fearful of new ideas. Rather it will belong to those who can blend passion, reason and courage in a personal commitment to ideals of our society.”
- Robert Kennedy
Francisco Contreras Selected Surgeon of the Bicentennial
Dr. Francisco Contreras was unanimously selected by the board of the Peruvian Academy of Surgeons as the "Surgeon of the Bicentennial"