1. Potential Ophthalmologic Society Functions and Best Practices Bill Felch, ICO Executive Director ICO/MEACO Advisory Leadership Group for SSA 24 October 2009, Bahrain International Council of Ophthalmology

2. 2 Ophthalmologic Society Development History of ICO, for exampleHistory of ICO, for example Possible society functions and developmentPossible society functions and development ExamplesExamples Possible best practicesPossible best practices

3. International Council of Ophthalmology 3 ICO History 1857: First International Congress of Ophthalmology, Brussels1857: First International Congress of Ophthalmology, Brussels 1927: Formation of ICO, Scheveningen, Holland1927: Formation of ICO, Scheveningen, Holland 1995: Basic and Clinical Assessments1995: Basic and Clinical Assessments 1996: ICO Web site1996: ICO Web site 1999: International Ophthalmology Strategic Plan: Vision for the Future:1999: International Ophthalmology Strategic Plan: Vision for the Future:

4. International Council of Ophthalmology 4 ICO History Vision for the Future: International Ophthalmology Goals: Ophthalmic Education and TrainingOphthalmic Education and Training Ophthalmology Continuing EducationOphthalmology Continuing Education Eye Care Guidelines and RecommendationsEye Care Guidelines and Recommendations Advocacy for the Preservation and Restoration of VisionAdvocacy for the Preservation and Restoration of Vision Research in Ophthalmology and VisionResearch in Ophthalmology and Vision

5. International Council of Ophthalmology 5 ICO History 2000: IFOS/ICO Fellowships2000: IFOS/ICO Fellowships 2001: International Clinical Guidelines2001: International Clinical Guidelines 2002: "Visual Standards - Aspects and Ranges of Vision Loss"2002: "Visual Standards - Aspects and Ranges of Vision Loss" 2002: Research Agenda for Global Blindness Prevention2002: Research Agenda for Global Blindness Prevention 2005: Director for Advocacy: Hugh Taylor, AC2005: Director for Advocacy: Hugh Taylor, AC

6. International Council of Ophthalmology 6 New ICO Strategic Plan in 2007 ICO Goals/Primary Functions: Ophthalmic EducationOphthalmic Education Ophthalmic PracticeOphthalmic Practice ResearchResearch AdvocacyAdvocacy Society Relations and SupportSociety Relations and Support Organizational DevelopmentOrganizational Development

7. International Council of Ophthalmology 7 Ophthalmologic Society Functions Ophthalmic Education Continuing EducationContinuing Education –Congress –Journal –Fellowships –Regional Meetings and Courses –Online: Case studiesCase studies OtherOther

8. International Council of Ophthalmology 8 Ophthalmologic Society Functions Ophthalmic Education TrainingTraining –Ophthalmology Residency Training –Subspecialty Training –Allied Personnel/Eye Care Team –Medical Student

9. International Council of Ophthalmology 9 Ophthalmologic Society Functions AdvocacyGoals: Increase support for eye care/prevention of blindnessIncrease support for eye care/prevention of blindness –Support for training of ophthalmologists and others Implementation of VISION 2020:Implementation of VISION 2020: –Regional –National plans –District plans –World Sight Day Education of the public about prevention and treatment of eye disease and visual lossEducation of the public about prevention and treatment of eye disease and visual loss

10. International Council of Ophthalmology 10 Ophthalmologic Society Functions Membership/Ophthalmic Practice Clinical practice guidelinesClinical practice guidelines Standards for eye care and visionStandards for eye care and vision EthicsEthics EquipmentEquipment Communications with membersCommunications with members –Journal/newsletter –Web site –E-mail newsletter Recruitment of new membersRecruitment of new members Membership supportMembership support

11. International Council of Ophthalmology 11 Ophthalmologic Society Functions Governance/Organizational Development Governing boardGoverning board Organizational structure: Committees et. al.Organizational structure: Committees et. al. Management and OperationsManagement and Operations –Secretary General –Administrative support Leadership developmentLeadership development

12. International Council of Ophthalmology 12 Ophthalmologic Society Functions Governance/Organizational Development Statutes/Bylaws and RegulationsStatutes/Bylaws and Regulations Policies and proceduresPolicies and procedures Strategic planStrategic plan Annual plans and budgetAnnual plans and budget Financial managementFinancial management Membership records, dues collection, etc.Membership records, dues collection, etc.

13. International Council of Ophthalmology 13 Example: PAAO Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (1939)Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (1939) Annual Congress, Journal, Regional CoursesAnnual Congress, Journal, Regional Courses PACUPO, Courses, Requirements for ResidencyPACUPO, Courses, Requirements for Residency National POB, Foundation, Research grantsNational POB, Foundation, Research grants Vision Pan-America, “Buy Vision in Latin America”Vision Pan-America, “Buy Vision in Latin America” 18 Subspecialty Societies18 Subspecialty Societies Web site, E-mail Newsletter and Discussion GroupsWeb site, E-mail Newsletter and Discussion Groups Leadership Development ProgramLeadership Development Program Ethics -> National CodesEthics -> National Codes

14. International Council of Ophthalmology 14 Other Strategies and Programs China: Clinical Practice GuidelinesChina: Clinical Practice Guidelines Nigeria: Vision for the Future/FoundationNigeria: Vision for the Future/Foundation AAO/APAO: Online educationAAO/APAO: Online education Pakistan, Brazil, South Africa: community ophthalmologyPakistan, Brazil, South Africa: community ophthalmology Australia: Pacific Island membership, cost benefit of eye careAustralia: Pacific Island membership, cost benefit of eye care Saudi Arabia/EMRO: WHA Resolutions and advocacySaudi Arabia/EMRO: WHA Resolutions and advocacy

15. International Council of Ophthalmology 15 Possible Best Practices? Offer education between CongressesOffer education between Congresses Define a curriculum for residency trainingDefine a curriculum for residency training Define a strategic plan once every three yearsDefine a strategic plan once every three years Maintain a Web site and monthly e-mail newsletterMaintain a Web site and monthly e-mail newsletter Governing board representative of membershipGoverning board representative of membership ? ? ?