Illinois Chapter
Upcoming Events
The Illinois State Chapter of the American Academy of Optometry invites you to join us for 2 hour of COPE approved CEE
Rosenbloom Grand Rounds
Consulting 101: Troubleshooting Contact Lenses with Ease
Presented by invited speakers from the American Academy of Optometry’s Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses, and Refractive Technologies:
John Gialousakis, OD, EdM, FAAO, Dipl AAO
Marsha Malooley, OD, FAAO, Dipl AAO
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
6:00-8:00pm
Midwestern University (Academic Campus) Dobbelaere Support Services Building 555 31st Street Downers Grove, IL 60521
Refreshments and dinner starting at 5:30pm
Please RSVP at ilstatechapteraao@gmail.com
*COPE approved CE free for members, $30 for non-members
Fees: $45 annual chapter membership dues
CEE exam available through Midwestern for an additional fee of $20 (more details to come)
Chapter Dues
Membership
All Fellows, Candidate for Fellowship, and Optometry Residents residing in the State of Illinois are eligible for membership.
Benefits of Membership
- Free quality, local continuing education programs (2 events per year)
- Camaraderie among Illinois Fellows
- Support student travel fellowships for the annual meeting
- Promote the Mission of the Academy
Annual Dues
To be able to provide our members with these benefits, the Illinois Chapter collects membership dues. Please visit our PayPal account to pay your annual membership dues ($45). Optometry Residents are afforded free membership.
Chapter News
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Chapter Officers
President – Sonal Pandya, OD, FAAO
President-Elect – John Gialousakis, OD, FAAO
Secretary – Olivia Steinberg, OD, FAAO
Treasurer – Katie Foreman, OD, FAAO
Immediate Past President – Heather McLeod, OD, FAAO
Trustee – Victoria Butcko, OD, FAAO
Trustee – Helen Gabriel, OD, FAAO
Trustee – Greta Gregg, OD, FAAO
Trustee – Michelle Lee, OD, FAAO