American Board Of Ophthalmology

Organization Overview

American Board Of Ophthalmology is located in Doylestown, PA. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (G90) the organization is classified as: Medical Disciplines, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Board Of Ophthalmology employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Board Of Ophthalmology is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, American Board Of Ophthalmology generated $5.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO SERVE THE PUBLIC BY CERTIFYING OPHTHALMOLOGISTS THROUGH THE VERIFICATION OF COMPETENCIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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BOARD CERTIFICATION: SINCE 1916, 32,708 OPHTHALMOLOGISTS HAVE VOLUNTARILY ELECTED TO MEET THE RIGOROUS CERTIFICATION STANDARDS ESTABLISHED BY THE AMERICAN BOARD OF OPHTHALMOLOGY. THE FIRST MEDICAL SPECIALTY BOARD FOUNDED IN THE UNITED STATES, THE AMERICAN BOARD OF OPHTHALMOLOGY AWARDS THE ONLY MEDICAL SPECIALTY CERTIFICATE IN OPHTHALMOLOGY RECOGNIZED BY BOTH THE AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES (ABMS) AND THE AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (AMA). CERTIFICATION IS GRANTED TO OPHTHALMOLOGISTS WHO MEET A SERIES OF ACCREDITED MEDICAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY; SIGN A PRACTICE PLEDGE INDICATING THEIR INTENT TO PRACTICE WITH COMPASSION, INTEGRITY, AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN DIGNITY; AND COMPLETE AN INTENSIVE EVALUATION PROCESS THAT INCLUDES BOTH A WRITTEN QUALIFYING EXAMINATION AND AN ORAL EXAMINATION. PHYSICIANS WHO MEET ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL CERTIFICATION BECOME DIPLOMATES OF THE BOARD AND EARN A CERTIFICATE VALID FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS. SINCE THE EARLY 1990S, ALL DIPLOMATES WHO ELECT TO RETAIN AN ACTIVE CERTIFICATE PARTICIPATE IN PERIODIC ASSESSMENTS OF KNOWLEDGE, JUDGMENT, AND SKILL IN ADDITION TO DEMONSTRATING A COMMITMENT TO PRACTICE IMPROVEMENT. THIS PROCESS HAS BEEN TERMED CONTINUING CERTIFICATION.SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES ARE CERTIFIED BY THE AMERICAN BOARD OF OPHTHALMOLOGY FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS. THE ABO ISSUED INITIAL CERTIFICATES TO 576 OPHTHALMOLOGISTS IN 2021.


CONTINUING CERTIFICATION EMBODIES THE PRINCIPLES OF CAREER-LONG LEARNING AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND THE PROFESSION AND AIMS TO:1) ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARDS FOR PATIENT CARE;2) PROVIDE PHYSICIANS WITH THE MEANS TO CONTINUALLY ASSESS AND IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO MEET THESE STANDARDS;3) ENSURE THAT PHYSICIANS ARE BEING ASSESSED BY RELIABLE AND VALID MEASURES TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE PATIENT CARE.STANDARDS FOR HIGH-QUALITY OPHTHALMIC CARE ARE BASED ON SIX GENERAL COMPETENCIES: PATIENT CARE, MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICE-BASED LEARNING AND IMPROVEMENT, INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, PROFESSIONALISM, AND SYSTEMS-BASED PRACTICE. THE ABO, ALONG WITH OTHER SURGICAL CERTIFYING BOARDS, ALSO RECOGNIZES A SEVENTH COMPETENCY IN SURGICAL OR PROCEDURAL SKILLS.THE ABO'S CONTINUING CERTIFICATION PROCESS IS THE ONLY ONE FOR EYE CARE SPECIALISTS THAT IS RECOGNIZED BY THE AMERICAN BOARD OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES. THE ABO RECERTIFIED 783 OPHTHALMOLOGISTS IN 2021.


CERTIFICATION OF BOARD CERTIFICATION STATUS: THE ABO PROVIDES PRIMARY SOURCE VERIFICATION OF BOARD CERTIFICATION TO THE PUBLIC, CREDENTIALING ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER INTERESTED ENTITIES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$5,338,002
Investment income $259,440
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$83
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,597,359

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