Category: Events
2023 OWL Leadership Summit – Highlights
OWL’s second Leadership Summit, held in Austin on September 21-22, 2023, proved to be a dynamic gathering of industry thought leaders. The event, aimed at fostering leadership development and diversity within the ophthalmic field, saw an engaging lineup of speakers and interactive sessions that left attendees inspired and informed. The summit kicked off with a… Read More
Nominations Now Open for 2023 OWL Leadership Awards
It’s time to honor your peers who are advancing diversity in leadership. OWL is pleased to accept nominations for the 2023 OWL Awards! 2022 OWL Award Recipients: Jacqueline Armani, OD, Rising Star, Magda Michna, PhD, Catalyst and Jeannette Bankes, Visionary Leader Awards VISIONARY AWARDSponsored by Apellis OWL’s Visionary Award honors an individual who has… Read More
OWL in Europe: Bringing more of the “World” to Ophthalmic World Leaders!
OWL: Advancing Diversity in Leadership was established in the US in 2004 and up until this time has predominantly focused its activities within the US. Earlier aspirations for an intentional expansion across the pond were put on hold once Covid hit. As you may know, OWL’s mission is “to provide professional and personal development and… Read More
Bridging the ‘O’s Initiative
OWL: Advancing Diversity in Leadership is delighted to announce the “Bridging the ‘O’s” initiative, bringing together all eyecare by expanding our mission and vision into the optometric space. OWL has benefited from strong collaboration and support in ophthalmology for decades, and the time is right to develop a more cohesive, collective support structure within our… Read More
2nd Annual Eyes on Inclusion
On June 21, 2022, OWL and Alcon collaborated to host our second annual virtual program “Eyes on Inclusion: Transitioning to Acceptance.” Coinciding with Pride Month, our esteemed guest, Vivienne Hau, MD, PhD, spoke of her journey as a Transgender Retina Surgeon and shared some great tips and resources to help us become better allies to… Read More
OWL’s First Leadership Summit!
On February 3-4, 2022, OWL held its inaugural Leadership Summit, sponsored by Zeiss. A group of leaders from across ophthalmology gathered at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach, CA, to brush up their leadership skills, learn new tactics, and network with their peers. Addressing topics such as negotiation skills, making an impact beyond your job title, navigating… Read More
Join OWL in SightLife’s Mission in Motion Three-Day Challenge!
In honor of Eye Donation Month, OWL and our partners, SightLife and ZEISS, invite you to join the inaugural Mission in Motion Three-Day Challenge (November 13-15) to raise awareness and support for the 12.7 million men, women, and children worldwide who suffer needlessly from corneal blindness. The Mission in Motion Three-Day Challenge encourages participants to join our Community of Compassion by lacing up your shoes, hoping on a bike, jumping in the water, playing tag with your kids or grandkids, turning your knitting… Read More
Doctors, Industry and COVID-19: Caring and Collaboration 3
On May 12th, 2020, OWL hosted the third virtual program in our Doctors, Industry and COVID-19 webinar series. If you’re interested in learning more about how practices are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, as well as some inspiration on how industry and ophthalmologists can work together on solutions to get us through these challenging times,… Read More
Doctors, Industry and COVID-19: Caring and Collaboration 2
On May 5th, 2020, OWL hosted another virtual program in our Doctors, Industry and COVID-19 webinar series – bringing together clinicians to share how practices are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, as well as some inspiration on how ophthalmologists and industry can work together on solutions to get us through these challenging times. Watch our… Read More
Doctors, Industry and COVID-19: Caring and Collaboration
On April 7th, 2020, OWL hosted a Virtual Program, bringing together clinicians to share how COVID-19 and the recent AAO directive is impacting their patients, practices and personal lives. And what industry needs to know! If you’re interested to learn how practices are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, as well as some inspiration on… Read More