Six Required GME Structural Elements – Postgraduate Clinical Programs/Residencies in the Specialty of Medical Optometry

1. Inclusion In the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Program

• Briefing Points for Advocates for Inclusion in GME
• Changes Necessary to be Included in GME

2. Mandatory Postgraduate Residencies Facilitate Specialty Training Followed by Board Certification

• Required Postgraduate Clinical Training for Licensure

3. Accreditation

• Accreditation of Residency Programs in Medical Optometry by ACOE Required

4. Definition of the Specialty of Medical Optometry and Associated Subspecialties

• State of Optometry Specialties and Subspecialties

5. Medical Optometry Specialty Certification Board

• American Board of Certification in Medical Optometry (ABCMO)

6. Oversight Board for All Specialties

• American Board of Optometry Specialties (ABOS)