AAO Announces New Fellows and Diplomates at Centennial Celebration
Wednesday, November 9 2022 | 16 h 40 min | News
The American Academy of Optometry (AAO) recently hosted Academy 2022 in San Diego. The organization’s centennial was met with great fanfare, and the Academy welcomed a record number of 309 new Fellows to its ranks. Along with this strong showing of new Fellows, nine current Fellows earned the distinction of Diplomate.
Fellows of the Academy must complete a candidacy process that includes submitting written work demonstrating their skills as an optometrist or vision scientist. They must also sit for an oral exam at the annual meeting. It is estimated that 10% of practicing optometrists in the United States are Fellows of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO). Among those eligible for Fellow status are optometrists, scientists, educators, librarians, administrators and editors. Those who pass the rigorous criteria earn the distinction and the right to use FAAO in their credentials.
Diplomates are Fellows of the Academy who wish to demonstrate their extensive skill in a specific area. Currently nine sections offer Diplomate programs. These include: Anterior Segment; Binocular Vision, Perception and Pediatric Optometry; Comprehensive Eye Care; Cornea, Contact Lenses & Refractive Technologies; Glaucoma; Low Vision; Optometric Education; Public Health & Environmental Vision; and Vision Science.
Below are the new Fellows and Diplomates from Canada.
Rusha Barua, AB
Sheila Morrison, AB
Cathy Qin, AB
Sophia Capo, BC
Niclole Poon, BC
Cindy Shan, BC
Gabriela Camorlinga, MB
Amy Chow, ON
Preet Dhami, ON
Randi-Jo Francis, ON
Nancy Liu, ON
Xue Mei, ON
Alice Yuan, ON
Sarah Aumond, QC
Gabriella Courey, QC
Caolryn Draude, SK
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