Preregistration is Now Closed
You may register on-site during the times listed below or send your registration interest to: myf@aao.org and we will assist you.
On-Site Registration Hours:
April 17: 4pm - 8:30pm
April 18: 7am - 6pm
April 19: 7am - 5pm
April 20: 7am - 1pm
The Mid-Year Forum is one of the Academy’s most significant yearly meetings, bringing the ophthalmology community together to implement the highest quality of care for patients through politics, policy, and practice management. Mid-Year Forum 2024 takes place April 17-20 in Washington, D.C., and is an ideal opportunity to directly advocate for your profession, learn about health care policy changes that will impact how you practice, and develop strategies to implement new programs in your patient-care approach.
Congressional Advocacy Day — meet legislators at their place of business. On April 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., attend Academy-facilitated meetings with your members of Congress and their staff to advocate for your patients and the profession of ophthalmology. The Academy will brief you on talking points during a dinner briefing on April 17.
Academy Council Meeting. Beginning the afternoon of April 19 and continuing through the next day, unite with your colleagues from ophthalmic subspecialty and state societies to discuss issues facing our profession. This is also an opportunity to advise the Board of Trustees on what you view as the highest priorities for the organization.
Registration Fees
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No fee for Congressional Advocacy Day. $50 for guest dinner ticket
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Advocacy Ambassadors (Academy resident and fellowship trainee members) receive complimentary registration
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$75 registration fee for Academy medical student members
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$325 standard registration fee (after March 12) for the Mid-Year Forum
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$50 for guest dinner ticket to the banquet on Thursday, April 18.