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Potential Ophthalmologic Society Functions and Best Practices

International Council of Ophthalmology. Potential Ophthalmologic Society Functions and Best Practices. Bill Felch, ICO Executive Director ICO/MEACO Advisory Leadership Group for SSA 24 October 2009, Bahrain. Ophthalmologic Society Development. History of ICO, for example

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Potential Ophthalmologic Society Functions and Best Practices

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  1. International Council of Ophthalmology Potential Ophthalmologic Society Functions and Best Practices Bill Felch, ICO Executive Director ICO/MEACO Advisory Leadership Group for SSA 24 October 2009, Bahrain

  2. Ophthalmologic Society Development • History of ICO, for example • Possible society functions and development • Examples • Possible best practices

  3. ICO History • 1857: First International Congress of Ophthalmology, Brussels • 1927: Formation of ICO, Scheveningen, Holland • 1995: Basic and Clinical Assessments • 1996: ICO Web site • 1999: International Ophthalmology Strategic Plan: Vision for the Future:

  4. ICO History Vision for the Future: International Ophthalmology Goals: • Ophthalmic Education and Training • Ophthalmology Continuing Education • Eye Care Guidelines and Recommendations • Advocacy for the Preservation and Restoration of Vision • Research in Ophthalmology and Vision

  5. ICO History • 2000: IFOS/ICO Fellowships • 2001: International Clinical Guidelines • 2002: "Visual Standards - Aspects and Ranges of Vision Loss" • 2002: Research Agenda for Global Blindness Prevention • 2005:Director for Advocacy: Hugh Taylor, AC

  6. New ICO Strategic Plan in 2007 ICO Goals/Primary Functions: • Ophthalmic Education • Ophthalmic Practice • Research • Advocacy • Society Relations and Support • Organizational Development

  7. Ophthalmologic Society Functions Ophthalmic Education • Continuing Education • Congress • Journal • Fellowships • Regional Meetings and Courses • Online: • Case studies • Other

  8. Ophthalmologic Society Functions Ophthalmic Education • Training • Ophthalmology Residency Training • Subspecialty Training • Allied Personnel/Eye Care Team • Medical Student

  9. Ophthalmologic Society Functions Advocacy Goals: • Increase support for eye care/prevention of blindness • Support for training of ophthalmologists and others • Implementation of VISION 2020: • Regional • National plans • District plans • World Sight Day • Education of the public about prevention and treatment of eye disease and visual loss

  10. Ophthalmologic Society Functions Membership/Ophthalmic Practice • Clinical practice guidelines • Standards for eye care and vision • Ethics • Equipment • Communications with members • Journal/newsletter • Web site • E-mail newsletter • Recruitment of new members • Membership support

  11. Ophthalmologic Society Functions Governance/Organizational Development • Governing board • Organizational structure: Committees et. al. • Management and Operations • Secretary General • Administrative support • Leadership development

  12. Ophthalmologic Society Functions Governance/Organizational Development • Statutes/Bylaws and Regulations • Policies and procedures • Strategic plan • Annual plans and budget • Financial management • Membership records, dues collection, etc.

  13. Example: PAAO • Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (1939) • Annual Congress, Journal, Regional Courses • PACUPO, Courses, Requirements for Residency • National POB, Foundation, Research grants • Vision Pan-America, “Buy Vision in Latin America” • 18 Subspecialty Societies • Web site, E-mail Newsletter and Discussion Groups • Leadership Development Program • Ethics -> National Codes

  14. Other Strategies and Programs • China: Clinical Practice Guidelines • Nigeria: Vision for the Future/Foundation • AAO/APAO: Online education • Pakistan, Brazil, South Africa: community ophthalmology • Australia: Pacific Island membership, cost benefit of eye care • Saudi Arabia/EMRO: WHA Resolutions and advocacy

  15. Possible Best Practices? • Offer education between Congresses • Define a curriculum for residency training • Define a strategic plan once every three years • Maintain a Web site and monthly e-mail newsletter • Governing board representative of membership • ? • ? • ?

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