MEEI Alumni Association

The Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Alumni Association was established to promote the social and professional relations of its members and to advance the interests of the Infirmary. The Association consists of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology active (former residents), associate (current/former members of the staff and former fellows), life (retired) and honorary members. The active and associate members pay annual dues of $60. There are currently more than 900 members.

The Alumni Association sponsors annual cocktail receptions at the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Academy of Otolaryngology, ARVO and COSM meetings.

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HMS Department of Ophthalmology Distinguished Alumni Professional Achievement Award

The Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the 2006 “HMS Department of Ophthalmology Distinguished Alumni Professional Achievement Award.”

The award acknowledges significant contributions to the field of ophthalmology by an alumnus or alumna from the HMS Department of Ophthalmology training programs. Accomplishments may be in clinical care, research, an educational program or an administrative area. Two awards will be given each year. The awards will be presented at the 2006 Department of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting (June 16-17, 2006). Attendance at the meeting is required to receive the award. Travel and hotel expenses will be provided.

Call for Nominations

Applications are due July 1, 2005 for the 2006 awards. The HMS Department of Ophthalmology Distinguished Alumni Award Committee will review the applications. Application forms and information about this program are available for downloading (right click on this link).

An eligible candidate will be a graduate of one of the HMS Department of Ophthalmology training programs in active ophthalmic practice or research who meets one or more of the following criteria:

• Provides exceptional leadership in patient care, research, teaching or organized ophthalmology
• Promotes the art and science of ophthalmology through education
• Is recognized for contributions to the research community
• Has had early career accomplishments with significant potential for further accomplishments.

To be considered for this award, a completed nomination form (link above)with an accompanying cover letter describing why the individual is being nominated must be submitted by the nominator. The completed application will include a nominee’s curriculum vitae and bibliography, letters of recommendation, and supporting information. Supporting information may include letters of commendation, awards, journal articles, etc. The nomination letter should include specific examples of how the nominee has distinguished himself/herself in his/her area. The HMS Department of Ophthalmology Distinguished Alumni Award Committee will review the applications and select the recipients, who will be notified by October 1, 2005.

Mariana Mead Lectureship

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