Support, Community, and Guidance for Your First Years in Neuro-Ophthalmology

The Young Neuro‑Ophthalmologist Committee (YONO) supports trainees and early‑career neuro‑ophthalmologists as they navigate their first steps into the specialty. This portal brings together practical guidance, career insights, mentorship opportunities, and resources designed to help you build confidence, find community, and chart your path in neuro‑ophthalmology.

Explore below, the tools, advice, and programs created specifically for residents, fellows, and neuro‑ophthalmologists in their first five years of practice.


Videos on Why You Should Become a Neuro-Ophthalmologist
Career Path Options Tool Kits

Sashank Prasad, MD: Adult Neurology/Neuro-Ophtho/Educator/Academic  
Stacy Pineles, MD: Pediatric Ophtho/Pediatric Neuro-Ophtho/Academic
Elizabeth Palkovacs, MD, FRCSC: Oculoplastics/Neuro-Ophtho/Private Practice  
Beau Bruce, MD: Neurology/Neuro-Ophtho/Clinical Research
Consortium for Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmologists (CPNO): Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology

Info for New Neuro-Ophthalmologists
Job Tool Kits

Heather Moss, MD, PhD & Stacy Pineles, MD: Finding a Job
John Pula, MD: Work-Life Balance
Melissa Ko, MD: Women in Neuro-Ophthalmology/Work-Life Balance
Barbara Yates, MD: Negotiating First Contract (Private Practice) 
Courtney Francis, MD: Negotiating First Contract (Academic Setting)
Seema Sundaram, MD, FRCS: Starting Out in Private Practice

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