December Spotlight 2020: Member Recognition, 2021 Meeting Highlights, DEI Update, Free CME, NANOS-AAO Co-Sponsorship, and other news

     

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 December 2020 issue and click here to check out our past issues.


MEMBER RECOGNITION - NANOS RISING STARS

At NANOS we are always proud to share our member successes. We believe that every member's accomplishments should be recognized, valued, and highlighted as our own. In this issue, we'd like to celebrate Dr. Chen's graduation from the AAO Leadership Development Program XXII, class of 2020.

    Congratulations to John Chen, MD, PhD for completing his participation as NANOS’s nominee in the AAO Leadership Development Program XXII, class of 2020. Read the full story here.
John Chen, MD, PhD    

NANOS 2021 ANNUAL MEETING

Haven't registered for the NANOS 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting yet? Make sure to do so by December 31, 2020 to receive an early bird rate.

Click here to view the 2021 Annual Meeting registration fees. Students and residents' registration fee is only $50 (reach out to meetings@nanosweb.org to obtain a coupon).

Click here to view the program.

Click here or on the image below to view the 2021 Annual Meeting Highlights Video:

TALENT SHOW AT #NANOS2021

Neuro-ophthalmologists have a lot of superpowers. What is yours?
NANOS’s Got Talent
is officially here and we invite your participation!

Click here to learn more about the NANOS Talent Show.

This is the event you wouldn’t want to miss. Smiles and enjoyment are guaranteed.


DEI TASKFORCE UPDATE

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to the NANOS culture and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive Society for all.

That said, NANOS is now collecting new 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.


FREE CME/COPE/ABO MOC: NEUROMYELITIS OPTICA SPECTRUM DISORDER

Click here to participate in a free CME activity and learn about new diagnosis and management of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD). Upon successful completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

  • Review the latest understanding of the pathophysiology and burden NMOSD.
  • Assess the diagnostic criteria that aid in the differential diagnosis of NMOSD.
  • Evaluate the latest clinical evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of conventional and emerging therapies for the treatment and prevention of NMOSD episodes.

Start this activity today!


FELLOW OF NANOS

NANOS continues to recognize Fellow and International Fellow members on an annual basis. Are you eligible for Fellow Status and want to be recognized at the NANOS 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting? Submit your application to info@nanosweb.org.

Read more here and apply today.

Due date: January 5, 2021


NANOS-AAO CO-SPONSORSHIP FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING

NANOS and the AAO are offering co-branded courses at the AAO annual meeting. Click here to learn how to receive NANOS co-sponsorship.

Due date: December 20, 2020


NANOSWIN LEADERSHIP GRANT

NANOS recognizes the need to stimulate leadership development in diverse members of its community. The NANOS Women in Neuro-Ophthalmology Leadership Training Grant provides a one-time, non-renewable source of funding to support leadership development for a NANOS member.

Click here to learn more.

Due date: January 18, 2021


PILOT GRANT

NANOS recognizes the need to stimulate investigator-initiated research programs in Neuro-Ophthalmology. The NANOS Pilot Research Grant Program provides a one-year, non-renewable source of funding to help principal investigators generate preliminary data that will lead to additional funding from other national agencies or foundations.

Click here to learn more.

Due date: January 18, 2021


PREVIOUS NANOS SPOTLIGHTS

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


2020 NANOS HEROES & THEIR WORDS OF WISDOM

January 2020 hero, Dr. Peter Quiros:

   

"Listen to the patient. Their answers to your questions nearly always reveal the diagnosis."

Peter Quiros, MD, NANOS Board Member

 April 2020 hero, Dr. Melissa Ko:

   

"Never stop being curious and continue learning."

Melissa Ko, MD, NANOS Board Member

 July 2020 hero, Dr. Valerie Biousse:

    

"Don’t miss opportunities! Avoid backlog to always be available for new adventures."

Valerie Biousse, MD, NANOS President

 October 2020 hero, Dr. Kevin E. Lai:

   

"Training staff is critical to making sure nothing slips through the cracks - communicating explicitly and empowering capable individuals results in a much stronger team."

Kevin E. Lai, MD, NANOS 2020 Merit Award recipient and Chair of multiple NANOS Committees


DONATE TO NANOS

There is still time to donate to NANOS in 2020 and be recognized during our 2021 Annual Meeting.

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

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE NANOS EXECUTIVE OFFICE

WISHING YOU COMFORT, HEALTH, HOPE AND JOY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON AND INTO THE NEW YEAR.

Thank you for your continued support of NANOS.

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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