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Women In Ophthalmology (WIO) is a global community dedicated to advancing leadership, mentorship, and professional growth for women in ophthalmology.
A powerful collective of women ophthalmologists
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Women In Ophthalmology

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Women In Ophthalmology

A powerful collective of women ophthalmologists

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Women In Ophthalmology (WIO) is a global community dedicated to advancing leadership, mentorship, and professional growth for women in ophthalmology.

Enhancing and improving the professional environment for women ophthalmologists

Women comprise 20% of the field, but are absent or rarely in key leadership positions. Join us to gain knowledge, visibility and to affect change.

Our Mission

Women In Ophthalmology was founded to enhance and improve the professional environment for women ophthalmologists. WIO encourages diversity, impartiality, and economic parity, and strives to cultivate new opportunities for leadership, education, and public service in the field of ophthalmology for ourselves and future generations

Founded in 1979, WIO has grown from a small gathering of physicians into a nationally recognized organization supporting more than 1,500 members worldwide. Through education, advocacy, and its signature Summer Symposium, WIO empowers women at every stage of their careers and continues to shape the future of ophthalmology.

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Why Join Women in Ophthalmology?

Visibility
Leadership
  • Participate in WIO symposia, committee, community, and public services activities
  • Opportunities to teach, mentor, and utilize your leadership skills
Savings
  • Reduced rates at special functions and online access to meeting content
  • 10% discount on Medical Malpractice Insurance Premiums with OMIC
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I can’t get over the number of young energetic women at this meeting! Kudos to all the work you’ve done to move WIO forward. It’s as relevant as ever to give women a special place where they can be reaffirmed and reassured. This is the safe place where that can happen. Keep up the great and important work you all do. I’m a big fan!

-Tamara Fountain, MD

Join or Renew Your Membership

WIO membership connects you to a powerful network of ophthalmologists and trainees committed to mentorship, leadership, and advancement within the field. Members gain access to exclusive programming, professional development opportunities, and meaningful connections that extend beyond a single event.

Renew your membership to remain engaged, continue building your network, and stay connected to the latest opportunities within WIO.

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