(For previous mailings of IFOS Notes, see: www.icoph.org/news/ifos.html.)
Ophthalmologic societies in Denmark, the Philippines, Portugal and Romania have already scheduled the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) presentation on “Enhancing Training To Meet the Need for Eye Care” at a future Congress, as requested by ICO Director for Advocacy Hugh Taylor, MD (see www.icoph.org/news/ifos0609training.html). We look forward to hearing from other International Federation of Ophthalmological Societies (IFOS) Members and working with you to improve training of ophthalmologists and other eye care providers. Other IFOS notes and reminders: 1. Nominations Requested for Naumann Leadership Award We invite IFOS Members to submit nominations for the G.O.H. Naumann Award for Leadership in Global Eye Care, due no later than November 15. The awardee will be invited to make a presentation to and participate in the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) meeting next March in Cape Town, South Africa. For details, see www.icoph.org/ic/naumannaward.html. 2. Please Comment on Draft Strategic Plan A reminder that we would appreciate comments from IFOS members on the draft Strategic Plan for the ICO/IFOS. You can review it on the Web site, starting at www.icoph.org/plan/part1.html or download the entire document from www.icoph.org/pdf/ICOdraftplan.pdf. Please comment either in the online “Forum on the Future” at www.icoph.org/plan or by replying to this e-mail. For more, see: www.icoph.org/news/ifos0608.html. 3. VISION 2020 Newsletter Features ICO/IFOS The August VISION 2020 e-Newsletter included an extensive profile of ICO/IFOS. See v2020.nemisys1.uk.com/news.asp?section=000100010010&articleID=98&newsletterID=181. I would encourage you to browse the new VISION 2020 Web site at www.v2020.org. You can sign up to receive the VISION 2020 e-Newsletter by clicking on “My Vision 2020” at the bottom of the navigation menu on the left. If you are not already registered on the site, click on “register here” to subscribe. 4. Contemporary Ophthalmology Praises ICO Web site A recent issue of the journal Comprehensive Ophthalmology Update contained a very positive review of the ICO Web site, along with a clear description of ICO and IFOS and our goals. You can download the review from: www.icoph.org/pdf/ICOWebsiteReview.pdf. For the contents of recent issues of the journal, see www.ingentaconnect.com/content/smp/cou. Comprehensive Ophthalmology Update Editor Bernie Schwartz, MD, has offered a discount on subscriptions to members of the ICO and IFOS. If you are interested, go to www.compophupdate.com/subinfo.htm to download the subscription form and write “ICO” on the line for approved societies and meetings. The reduced rate is $US 119 for the combined print-and-online subscription or $50 for online only. With warm regards, Bruce Spivey, MD 945 Green Street |
