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AAO Opens Call for Course Proposals for Academy 2026 Anaheim

The American Academy of Optometry (AAO) has opened its call for course proposals for the educational program at Academy 2026 Anaheim, inviting optometrists and educators to submit lectures, workshops, and interactive sessions for consideration.

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  • mdspire news news staff

  • January 2, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: AAO Opens Call for Course Proposals for Academy 2026 Anaheim

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionEducational Program Proposals
Key MechanismsEncouragement of new topics, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative formats
Target PopulationOptometrists and educators
Care SettingOptometric education and professional development

Key Highlights

  • Submissions open from January 2 to January 30, 2026
  • Proposals can include lectures, workshops, and interactive sessions
  • At least one submission must be a workshop or ACE course
  • Preference given to Academy Fellows for similar proposals
  • Non-credit courses are exempt from submission limits

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Focus on enhancing patient care and optometric clinical management

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

      • Submissions exceeding the proposal limit will not be reviewed

      Patient & Prescribing Data

      Not applicable

      Courses should not promote products or corporate interests

      Clinical Best Practices

      • Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration
      • Utilize innovative formats for engagement
      • Prioritize interactive discussions in course formats

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