FAAOMS

Fellowship in AAOMS

Fellowship can be obtained in the AAOMS by providing and showcasing excellence and achievement through patient care and procedures performed.

Requirements

Fellowship Qualifications

1

Approved Training Course

Completion of a high level training course as approved by the AAOMS Board

2

Clinical Experience

Having performed laser and/or surgical procedures in a clinical setting on actual patients

3

Peer Support

Having support of two individuals performing laser and/or surgical procedures, one of which must be a current member of the AAOMS

4

Documented Procedures

Submission of documentation and proof of procedures performed (see minimums below)

5

Application Fee

Submission of the initial application fee ($225)

Documentation

Procedure Minimums

Applicants must submit documentation and proof of the following procedures performed. You must meet at least ONE of the following minimums:

YAG Capsulotomy6 procedures
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy5 procedures
Laser Trabeculoplasty6 procedures
YAG Laser Vitreolysis5 procedures
Lesion Removal (eyelid/adnexa)4 procedures
Chalazion Excision/I&C4 procedures

Final Step

Oral Examination

Following the submission of your application and verification of requirements by the AAOMS application committee, you will be required to sit for and pass a virtual or in-person oral examination defending your submitted work and application. Following successful passage of the oral examination, the Fellowship in the American Academy of Optometric Medicine and Surgery (FAAOMS) will be granted.

$225

Application Fee

Initial application fee required with submission

$100

Annual Renewal

Required to sustain ongoing AAOMS membership

Checks can be mailed "Attention AAOMS" to:
2704 Cambridge Circle, Tahlequah OK 74464
Check made out to AAOMS

Apply

Fellowship Application

Begin your application for FAAOMS fellowship.

Select at least one procedure

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Contact

  • Attention AAOMS
    2704 Cambridge Circle
    Tahlequah, OK 74464
  • Application Fee: $225
    Annual Renewal: $100

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