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Denise Chamblee, MD selected for the Academy’s Leadership Development Program (LDP) XV

OMIC Board Member Denise Chamblee, MD was recognized at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Joint Meeting with the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology in Chicago for her selection to the Academy’s Leadership Development Program XV, Class of 2013. Dr. Chamblee was nominated by OMIC to join a select group of twenty participants chosen from among a large group nominated by state, subspecialty and specialized interest societies.  The class also includes one international from Vietnam who is jointly representing the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology and the Vietnam Ophthalmology Society.  The incoming LDP class had an Orientation Session in Orlando where they were introduced to their classmates as well as heard project presentations from the graduating LDP XIV, class of 2012.

In January 2013, Dr. Chamblee will take part in a 2 ½ day interactive session in San Francisco with a visit to AAO headquarters to hear from AAO physician leadership on a wide variety of leadership topics.   Next will be a trip in April 2013 to attend the AAO’s Mid-Year Forum in Washington D.C. where she will have scheduled visits with Senators and Representatives to discuss issues important to the medical profession.  During an advocacy session dedicated to LDP XV participants , Dr. Chamblee will also hear from a member of the US Congress and key health staff about building effective relationships with legislators and how best to advocate on behalf of patients.  The final LDP session for the class of 2013 will take place in conjunction with the Academy’s Annual Meeting in New Orleans.