Policies

Policies pertaining to candidates and diplomates can be found in the Rules & Regulations. Additional policies and procedures applicable to physicians certified by or seeking certification by the American Board of Ophthalmology can be found below:

• ADA & Test Accommodations Policy
• Annual Fee Policy
• Audit Policy for CME
• Board Eligibility Policy
• Certificate Extension Policy
• Certificate Name Change and Degree Policy
• Certificate Ordering Policy
• Certificate Reinstatement Policy
• Clinically Inactive Status Policy
• Data Collection, Use, and Sharing
• Internationally Trained Ophthalmologists Policy
• Leave of Absence Policy for Residents
• Military Personnel Refund Policy
• Nursing Mothers Policy
• Promoting Safety, Equity, and Opportunity in Ophthalmology
• Retired Status Policy