WELCOME TO APAO YO!

The APAO Young Ophthalmologist Rising Star Program was born based on feedback on the training needs and interests from our YOs in the Asia Pacific region!

This unique program is a collaboration between APAO and ZEISS designed for Young Ophthalmologists in the early stage of their career, providing a learning platform to take on future challenges. This program aims to provide holistic professional developments covering both scientific and non-scientific content, bringing about experience sharing and network building which may not be part of traditional ophthalmology training.
We are excited to share the details of this program, which includes scientific training focusing on the needs of YO, non-ophthalmic training focusing on business related topics, professional development skills and communication skills, wetlabs, and hands-on sessions with networking opportunities with regional mentors and business leaders.
We look forward to welcoming and engaging our APAO YO through this program.
Yours Sincerely,

APAO YO Committee

PROGRAM DETAILS

12 months program –
A hybrid of on-demand, live streaming and in-person workshop

ESTIMATED COMMENCEMENT DATE

November 2022

SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

Cover major eye conditions in various sub-specialty fields including Retina, Glaucoma, Cataract and Refractive.

Video recordings available at APAO ZEISS YO platform

NON-SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

7 selective topics to fulfill young ophthalmologists’ demand

Engaging industry leaders as guest speakers

WORKSHOPS

Top 20 participants* will be invited to attend one of the 2 in-person workshops planned for February 2023 (in conjunction with 38th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress) or August 2023.

(*Selection is based on attendance and criteria set by Committee. Final list of participants shall be decided by the Committee.)