Welcome to
The Real World of Ophthalmology
Everything You Need to Succeed in Early Practice.
Created by Dr. Lisa M. Nijm
Welcome to Real World Ophthalmology, dedicated to helping young ophthalmologists succeed in early practice! RWO is where the world's foremost ophthalmology experts unite to illuminate your journey beyond training. Join us for engaging biannual virtual meetings, enlightening podcasts and captivating in-person events- all FREE and crafted by physicians who've walked your journey.
Thank YOU to our 500+ incredible members who joined us at RWO After Dark!
We had a great time on the 33rd Floor of the W Hotel on Lakeshore!
Missed it? Don’t worry we have NEW Career Specific Virtual Programs available!
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Next Virtual Event:
RWO Mock Oral Board Exam Review
If you are preparing for your oral board exam soon, don’t miss this free event designed to boost your confidence.
We will cover test-taking strategies and best practices, followed by specialty breakout sessions for a live mock oral exam where you can watch and learn.
Want to take part in a live one-on-one mock oral board review session with a faculty member? If so, be sure to sign up using the link provided above, and we will send you additional details.
Join us for RWO On the Road
Our next stops are with the
UC Department of Ophthalmology and the Cincinnati Ophthalmology Society on October 9, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Then, we will be with the Kentucky Eye Academy Physicians and Surgeons for the Business of Ophthalmology Meeting on November 1, 2024, in Lexington, KY.
Want RWO to visit you? Let us know!
Did we mention it’s all FREE?!
And that’s not all! We host online events tailored to different aspects of your career needs throughout the year.
Our curated content addresses the concerns that matter to you most- from learning new clinical innovations to increasing your business acumen to enhancing your professional development— we are coming together to help you achieve earlier success in practice.
A Sincere Thank You to our keynote speakers, Dr. Keith Carter and Dr. Ruth Williams for inspiring so many young ophthalmologists as our Keynote Speakers in the 6th Real World Ophthalmology Meeting, “Tell Me Your Secrets!”
Past Keynote Speakers
RWO Hot Seat: “Ask Me Anything” with the CEO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology: Dr. Stephen McLeod
Past Keynote Speakers
RWO Fireside Chat with the Ultimate Researcher, Director of National Eye Institute: Dr. Micheal Chiang
We have all been where you are now. You can’t learn everything about the real world of ophthalmology in residency. As fellow physicians, we rely on each other to get through the real world challenges of being in practice. Real World Ophthalmology is here to help ease your way. From navigating the job hunt, mastering new technologies, understanding billing and coding, dealing with complications, avoiding burnout and more, we are here to share our knowledge on all and help make your journey easier.
I loved all the talks that reviewed core clinical ophthalmology, being able to hear from such a diverse and expert panel of speakers and moderators, and the ability to reconnect with mentors and colleagues through this virtual platform.
Attendee - Virtual Meeting, Spring 2023
The very relevant high yield topics, and the interaction with other participants and leaders. It was right mix of formality and informality to keep it engaging, and accessible. It's fun and very informative
Attendee - Virtual Meeting, Spring 2023
Real World Ophthalmology Podcast
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Subscribe to the RWO Podcast – your gateway to invaluable insights in the Real World of ophthalmology! In the first season, we hosted world-class leaders and experts in the field and talked about the most requested topics for Young Ophthalmologists! Our second season is in production and will be released soon!
Available on Apple Podcast, Castbox and Spotify.
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The Real World Ophthalmology is an exciting educational resource created by Dr. Lisa M. Nijm and dedicated to helping young ophthalmologists succeed in early practice.
With curated content developed for real life questions, this bi-annual virtual meeting complemented by in person events provides young ophthalmologists with time sensitive, real world insight and pearls of wisdom to get a head start in their careers.