WELCOME TO NANOS SPOTLIGHT - SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

NANOS Spotlight is a Society newsletter that keeps NANOS members informed of what's going on in the Society, highlights member achievements, celebrates member successes and Society accomplishments, features NANOS volunteers and member resources, and much more. Enjoy our January 2021 issue and click here to check out our past issues.

NANOS 2021 MERIT AWARD RECIPIENT

The Merit Award recognizes NANOS members who have made extraordinary contributions of time, energy, and resources to NANOS. It is open to all members and is meant to recognize the tireless effort and dedication that many NANOS members have shown for the betterment of the organization.

		We are pleased to acknowledge Dr. Sophia Chung, MD as the 2021 recipient of the NANOS Merit Award. Thank you Dr. Chung for all your extraordinary efforts on behalf of NANOS. Congratulations!
Sophia Chung, MD

NANOS WEBSITE NOW MOBILE-FRIENDLY

We are excited to announce that the NANOS website is now responsive and optimized for mobile devices. Enjoy the enhanced user experience the new mobile-friendly design has to offer and access the NANOS website on any device from anywhere.

If you run into trouble or have any questions, contact Katie at info@nanosweb.org.

SOCIAL MEDIA GUIDELINES

To educate and protect our members from the risks associated with the use of social media, the NANOS Ethics Committee developed a NANOS Advisory Opinion on Social Media and Professionalism. This document is an adaption of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Advisory Opinion and edited with their permission.

NANOS offers the following recommendations for how to be a positive influence in social media settings and to maintain professionalism:

a. Identify yourself and your qualifications
b. Identify why you are offering information and how it is substantiated
c. Be trustworthy, honest, and reliable
d. Provide knowledge and information that is useful and desirable
e. Share appropriately

NANOS 2021 ANNUAL MEETING UPDATES

WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT AT #NANOS2021?

Here's why Dr. Collin McClelland is looking forward to #NANOS2021:

What #Walsh case is most memorable for you? What are you looking forward to most at #NANOS2021? What word best describes the #NANOS Annual Meeting? Which session at #NANOS2021 interests you the most?

Tell us by recording a 10-30 seconds video and upload it HERE. Label your video with your full name and title and submit it by February 7 if you’d like to be featured in the next Spotlight.

BEST ABSTRACT AWARD NOMINEES AT #NANOS2021

Click here to view the list of best abstract award nominees for 2021. Congratulations to all! Winners will be announced at the NANOS Award Ceremony. 

TALENT SHOW AT #NANOS2021

This is an event you won't want to miss! Make sure to tune in on February 22, 2021 at 2:30pm MST

Click here to view the program.

REGISTER FOR #NANOS2021

There is still time to register for the first NANOS Virtual Annual Meeting.
CME, neuro-ophthalmology education, networking, and collaborations from the comfort of your home.

Click here to view the program.

FREE CME ACTIVITY - NMOSD: IMPROVING DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

Click here to participate in this CME activity with Andrew G. Lee, MD; Heather E. Moss, MD, PhD and Prem S. Subramanian, MD, PhD. Upon successful completion of this educational activity, participants should be better able to:

• Review the pathophysiology of NMOSD and its burden in patients.
• Summarize evidence-based diagnostic criteria and best practices that assist in the differential diagnosis of NMOSD.
• Assess the efficacy of conventional and emerging therapies for the treatment and prevention of NMOSD attacks.

Start the activity today!

DISCLAIMER: NANOS is not an official CME provider for this webcast and this symposium is not endorsed by NANOS. This activity has been developed with support from an independent educational grant from Genentech. We are sharing this information as this can be of value to the NANOS membership.

DEI TASKFORCE REMINDER

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the NANOS culture and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive Society for all. NANOS is now collecting demographic data in the NANOS member profile and meeting registration as part of our strategic plan’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. These questions are optional and your answers will remain confidential and de-identified. Your participation will give us a better picture of who makes up our Society and help us ensure that we are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive group.

Here is how you can help:

Together we can overcome the challenges of today and build a better tomorrow for everyone.

CAREER CENTER

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Post your job, or your institution's job, where the industry's most qualified neuro-op professionals go to advance their careers. Email your job directly to NANOS job seekers via our exclusive Job Flash™ email. Search our Resume Bank using robust filters to narrow your candidate search. LOGIN TODAY GET STARTED

PREVIOUS NANOS SPOTLIGHTS

In case you missed it, check out our December Spotlight. All previous issues can be found here. 

DONATE TO NANOS

There is still time to donate to NANOS in 2021 and be recognized during our 2021 Annual Meeting.

NEXT GENERATION FUNDS

Consider donating today and your donation can help the Next Generation of NANOS Members and Leaders initiatives. The funds raised will support leadership development of those in early and mid-careers within NANOS (including the WIN leadership program), travel grants to come to NANOS meetings for PGY1-3, resident research grants, and other recruitment initiatives.

CREATE A FACEBOOK FUNDRAISER

Whether it’s a holiday, your birthday, or other event, you can create a fundraiser to ask your Facebook friends and family to support NANOS.

NANOS is a 501-C3 not-for-profit organization and contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law.

STAY CONNECTED

NANOS SOCIAL MEDIA

Like NANOS on Facebook (@NeuroOphthalmology) and follow us on Twitter (@NANOSTweets).

Use our official hashtag #NANOS2021 to share your excitement about the NANOS 2021 Annual Meeting and mention @NANOSTweets on your posts.

HAVE A QUESTION? CONTACT THE NANOS EXECUTIVE OFFICE TEAM

We are here to support you.

	Katie Connelly NANOS Membership & Communications Specialist info@nanosweb.org 952-646-2037
	Tara Thebeau, CMP NANOS Meetings Manager meetings@nanosweb.org 952-641-2293
	Toma Ossian, CMP NANOS Executive Director toma@nanosweb.org 952-646-2047
	Janel Fick NANOS Consulting Director & GMP Partner jfick@gmpartners.org

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