title: The 100th Anniversary of the American Board of Ophthalmology.
abstract: This is a special year for the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) as we celebrate 100 years of board certification. To mark this occasion, this supplement is being published, which provides an update on initial and continuous certification provided by the ABO. This editorial highlights a variety of changes in physician self-regulation through board certification.
authors.affiliation: American Board of Ophthalmology, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania; Dean Emeritus and Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida. Electronic address: jclarkson@abop.org.
authors.forename: John G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Clarkson
mesh_terms: D000846:Anniversaries and Special Events; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000266:history*; D013044:Specialty Boards / Q000266:history*; D014481:United States