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Fwd: WIO 2026 - Access to Ophthalmology Scholarship Applications due 1 week

  • 1.  Fwd: WIO 2026 - Access to Ophthalmology Scholarship Applications due 1 week

    Posted 14 hours ago
    Dear WIN community,

    Please encourage Women in Residency training to apply for this award offered by WIO.  I hope to see many WIN members at WIO in Monterey California!  I plan on being there!

    Kind regards,
    Barbara

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    From: WIO <info@wioonline.org>
    Date: Mon, Apr 13, 2026 at 5:14 PM
    Subject: WIO 2026 - Access to Ophthalmology Scholarship Applications due 1 week
    To: <docbarb@gmail.com>


    It's not too late to apply for WIO's Access to Ophthalmology Scholarship – April 20 Deadline
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    WIO Access to Ophthalmology Scholarships for Residents

    Deadline – April 20, 2026
     
     

    Women in Ophthalmology is committed to promoting diverse membership and leadership.

    We strive to empower ophthalmologists from all backgrounds to achieve their aspirations.
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    The Women in Ophthalmology (WIO) Access to Ophthalmology Scholarship (AOS) supports the professional development of residents who demonstrate a strong commitment to improving access in eye care delivery. The initiative strengthens the pipeline of future ophthalmologists who are dedicated to advancing patient-centered care and improving outcomes in underserved communities.

    DEFINITION – UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS

    For the purposes of this scholarship, "underserved populations" refers to communities or groups that experience limited access to timely, affordable, and high-quality eye care due to factors such as geographic isolation, economic disadvantage, shortage of healthcare providers, language or cultural barriers, disability, or lack of health insurance coverage. These populations may include, but are not limited to, rural or remote communities, low-income urban areas, individuals with limited English proficiency, and patients facing systemic barriers to healthcare access.

    LONG-TERM GOAL

    To cultivate leaders in ophthalmology who champion access to care, foster inclusive professional growth opportunities, and contribute to excellence in the profession.

    AWARD 

    Three(3) winners will be chosen for the Access to Ophthalmology Scholarship. Each winner will be awarded: Complimentary registration for the WIO Summer Symposium as well as a stipend to help offset travel or meeting-related expenses.

    Applications for the 2026 AOS Scholarships will be open from February 16, 2026 to April 20, 2026.
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    As individuals, as a board, and as an organization, we advocate for health equity and vow to do our part to help everyone see their dreams as achievable.

    We encourage all members to find tangible ways to support patients, students, co-workers, and your community. We hope you will join us in these endeavors.



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