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APAO recognizes awardees at reception
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The Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology recognizes individuals and organizations that have made substantial contributions to ophthalmology in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond with various APAO named awards, distinguished service awards, outstanding service in prevention of blindness awards and achievement awards. Starting with the last APAO Congress held in conjunction with the World Ophthalmology Congress 2014, the APAO organizes an awardees’ reception in which awardees are recognized in the presence of their friends and relatives. At the 30th APAO Congress, each awardee can invite up to five friends to attend the awardees’ reception in the social program to share their happy moments.
Named award nominations for APAO Congress 2015 are now open. While only APAO council members are eligible to submit nominations, you may contact your national member societies to recommend suitable candidates. Nominations for APAO distinguished service awards and outstanding service in prevention of blindness awards will open in September. Please stay tuned.
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APAO Congress 2015: Registration and abstract submission
Registration and abstract submission are now open for the 30th APAO Congress to be held in Guangzhou, China, on April 1 to 4, 2015. The submitted program will comprise free papers, instruction courses, videos and poster presentations. The submission guidelines are available at 2015.apaophth.org/abstract-submission/submission-guidelines/. Delegates can earn points for the APAO Achievement Program with their accepted abstracts. For more information about how points are earned, please visit www.apaophth.org/award_achievement.php.
Formation of the Scientific Program Committee is almost complete. To see who is on board, please visit 2015.apaophth.org/scientific-program/program-committee/. Highlights of APAO Congress 2015 include four subspecialty day programs on March 31, 2015, the APJO Annual Review Day and the ICO Conference for Ophthalmic Educators. As a co-sponsor, the American Academy of Ophthalmology will organize three invited symposiums at APAO Congress 2015. More congress information is available at 2015.apaophth.org.
Guangzhou is China’s third largest city and one of the oldest cities in China with 2,200 years of history. While undergoing rapid economic developments, Guangzhou retains its cultural heritage, offering tourists a blend of old and new China.
If you are adventurous, you can try bungee jumping at White Cloud Mountain. Chimelong Paradise in Panyu has the largest number of white tigers in the world. An evening cruise along the Pearl River is also a must-do. While on the boat, you will see Guangzhou in all its brightly lit glory, as well as typical Chinese river culture as evidenced on the river banks.
APAO International Fellowship Program
The APAO is pleased to announce that the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary has joined us as an APAO Training Center to provide for the APAO International Fellows quality fellowship training. Application for the APAO International Fellowship Program closes June 30. Please submit your application online at www.apaophth.org/fellowship_program/. You can also modify your applications before the application deadline.
Facebook and Twitter
The Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology is now on both Facebook and Twitter to update you with our latest news and developments. Photos taken during the APAO annual congress as well as news of the latest APAO initiatives will be uploaded to the Academy’s Facebook from time to time. You can also share the Academy’s news with your friends and colleagues by tweeting our messages (@APAOphth) on Twitter. What’s more, the Academy is also distributing our member communications from time to time so that you can tune in to our latest news and events. Despite all the technological advances that can effectively eliminate the distance barriers, we cherish the opportunity to meet you in person at our annual congress. We look forward to seeing you in Guangzhou in 2015.