AAOE Membership Benefits for YO's

Membership benefits for Young Ophthalmologists include:

Career Resources 

• Professional Choices: The Ophthalmology Career Center – Search job listings and post your resume.
• Online course Getting Your First Job in Ophthalmology
• Competitive rates through the Consultant Directory for member-endorsed practice management consultant services for help with negotiating your employment agreement, negotiating a buy-in and other services.

Coding Resources

• The Coding Bulletin: Current, reliable tips about ophthalmic coding. Published Monthly
• AAOE coding specialists provide practice-specific answers to coding questions via coding@aao.org (AAOE members receive two complimentary questions annually)
• AAOE listserv Etalk – Post a practice management question and get feedback from our knowledgeable community of 1,200 subscribers.  
• Coding products available through the online Academy Store
  
  • Introduction to Ophthalmic Coding – CPT Module (#012310)
  • Introduction to Ophthalmic Coding - ICD-9 Module (#012311)
  • Evaluation & Management Documentation Coding Module (#012312)
  • New! Code This Case (#012180)

Additional Member Benefits

• The Executive Update: Suggestions for managing a successful practice. Published Monthly
• Techniques – Advice on how to better interact with allied health personnel Six issues per year
• Other helpful articles and critical information for the young ophthalmologist
• Subscription access to two additional AAOE Listservs: 
  E-Expert — Free online access to scheduled discussion topics led by experts in the field of practice management
  E-Retina/AAOE — Unmoderated e-mail discussion group on practice management issues relevant to ophthalmic administrators, office managers and managing/practicing physicians working in Retina specific practices

Online Resources

• Download up to seven CME-bearing practice management courses from the 2007 AAOE Program at the Annual Meeting in New Orleans
• AAOE Web site featuring a comprehensive list of resources divided into seven competency areas: Business operations/finance, coding/reimbursement, compliance/risk management, human resources, information technology, marketing/business development and professional growth.
• In addition to the information on the Academy's Young Ophthalmologist web page, the AAOE Young Ophthalmologist page features other key articles and resources.

For access to more practice management resources join AAOE

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Getting Your First Job in Ophthalmology
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