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The purpose of the AAN Committee is to liaise with AAN and its NONO section.
The AAO Committee is to liaise with AAO and NANOS.
The Abstract Committee is charged with overseeing the Annual Meeting scientific abstract process.
The purpose of the Advocacy Committee is to make the public, other physicians and public and private decision makers aware of how neuro-ophthalmic care leads to better outcomes and is cost efficient. It also monitors external proposals to change that which could impact neuro-ophthalmic care, including compensation models from CMS, national standards for certification or scope of care, etc. and then to disseminate and promote the viewpoint of NANOS regarding these issues.
The purpose of the AMA Taskforce is to liaise with the American Medical Association (AMA) and help NANOS meet the requirements for AMA House of Delegates status.
The purpose of the Audit Committee is to provide information for external audit, review the external audit and present recommendations to the NANOS Executive Board.
The Bylaws Committee develops and recommends changes in the NANOS Bylaws in consultation with the Executive Board as well as performs a periodic review of the Bylaws for currency.
The purpose of the Curriculum Committee is to develop the definitive neuro-ophthalmology curriculum
To demonstrate the value of neuro-ophthalmology to the broader medical community by performing studies and publishing articles that document the quality and efficiency of neuro- ophthalmic care.
The purpose of the Development Committee is to develop a plan for obtaining external funds to assist in fulfilling the goals of NANOS, including obtaining grants and donations from private companies and individuals. The Development Committee will work with the Board to stay apprised of the committee-specific goals that the Board wishes to feature in its fundraising efforts.
The purpose of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Taskforce is to enhance NANOS’s efforts at increasing equity and inclusion in our organization and promote our membership’s diversity.
The Ethics Committee serves to facilitate awareness and discussion of ethical issues that may arise in the practice of neuro-ophthalmology and to educate, consult, and advise on ethical issues.
The purpose of the Executive Committee is to advise the Executive Board in the management of all the business and affairs of NANOS. Consists of 5-8 members, including the President, Past President, President Elect, Treasurer, Executive Vice President, when such a person has been appointed by the Board, and up to three (3) additional Board members.
The Fellowship Committee addresses issues concerning professional standards for Neuro- Ophthalmology, especially the training requisite to be recognized by NANOS as a Neuro- Ophthalmologist and advises the Board and membership on matters pertaining to these issues. The Chair of this Committee represents NANOS on these issues to relevant external agencies, specialty boards and associations.
The Finance Committee works with the NANOS Executive Office to prepare the NANOS annual budget for review and approval of Executive Board; supervises investments and accounts; reviews existing fiscal policies and develops recommendations for improving the financial status of NANOS.
Hoyt Selection Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the AAO Committee but the members of this subcommittee do not serve on the AAO Committee; chooses the Hoyt lecturer yearly for the AAO meeting. The committee is comprised of previous Hoyt Lecturers appointed by the President.
The International Relations Committee develops and recommends policies and procedures for fostering cooperative relationships between NANOS and physicians and organizations outside the United States and Canada.
The purpose of the Investment Subcommittee of the Finance Committee is to plan investment strategies and supervise investments for NANOS.
The Jacobson Lecture Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Scientific Program Committee but the members of this subcommittee do not serve on the Scientific Program Committee; chooses the Jacobson Lecturer yearly for the NANOS Annual Meeting. The committee is comprised of previous Jacobson Lecturers appointed by the President.
The purpose of the Membership Committee is to assure that proper membership status is provided for all present and potential NANOS members; it also recommends methods for strengthening membership activities within NANOS. It also finds and implements ways to increase and retain membership in conjunction with the Young Neuro- Ophthalmologists Committee (YONO).
The purpose of the New Knowledge in N-O Committee is to identify new publications, discoveries or activities of interest to neuro-ophthalmologists in order to highlight them on the NANOS website and social media. The Chair of this Committee will work closely with the Social Media and Digital Strategy Committee.
The purpose of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Pipeline Committee is to drive trainee interest towards the field of neuro-ophthalmology and to actively encourage application into our fellowship programs.
The experienced NANOS members who make up the Nominating Committee will seek and propose to the Board candidates for leadership and other key positions/duties in NANOS.
The purpose of the NOVEL Committee is to encourage growth and development of the Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library, creating, guiding and prioritizing activities while also seeking funding.
The purpose of the NOVEL Editorial Board Committee is to peer review new collections for content.
To develop and report upon specific measures of performance/quality for clinical neuro- ophthalmologists, with the understanding that the successful development and implementation of these quality measures will be extremely important to the demonstration of the value of neuro-ophthalmology.
The purpose of the Patient Information Committee is to update and create patient educational materials for the NANOS website. This Committee works closely with the International Relations Committee when translation of material in other languages is needed.
The purpose of the Physician Extenders Taskforce is to recommend best practices when physician extenders/neuro-ophthalmic assistants can be used to ensure patient access to neuro-ophthalmic care. The taskforce is to make recommendations about educational programs and resources that NANOS should develop to assist its members in training their neuro-ophthalmic assistants/physician extenders.
Addresses developing concerns regarding the availability of financial, personnel, and support resources required for the delivery of quality neuro-ophthalmic practice, both in the academic and private practice spheres. Assists in identifying and circulating best practices, both clinical and administrative.
Performs, as needed, with the NANOS EO and if needed, outside resources, productivity and salary surveys, gathers and disseminates external standards, monitors appropriate interpretation of and application of these standards.
The Publications Committee advises the Board on the selection of an Editor of the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, meets annually with the Editor and the publisher, and prepares an advisory report to the Executive Board; roles of the Publications Committee are described in Article VIII of the Bylaws.
The Research Committee promotes and facilitates research endeavors in Neuro- Ophthalmology and advises the Board in the selection of recipients of specific NANOS research awards.
The purpose of the Resident Course Taskforce is to pilot a new Resident Course in conjunction with the NANOS annual meeting and assess its effectiveness for building the pipeline of future neuro-ophthalmologists. The Taskforce will develop the course program, propose faculty, determine eligibility criteria for participants, assist with application reviews/candidate selection and seek funding to ensure successful implementation of the course.
The purpose of the Scientific Program Committee is to develop and maintain effective educational programs for the NANOS Annual Meeting and monitor activities of NANOS related to other educational issues of importance to NANOS.
The purpose of the Social Media & Digital Strategy Committee is to promote the “face” of neuro-ophthalmology within the scientific community and the public by disseminating noteworthy scientific material and accomplishments from the NANOS membership. This committee will work closely with the New Knowledge in N-O Committee.
To coordinate strategic planning for NANOS by providing continuity and institutional memory of our long-range goals and their implementation, monitoring our progress toward those goals, and organizing periodic NANOS Executive Board Strategic Planning Retreats.
The Walsh Committee develops and recommends policies for structure, format and operation of the Annual Frank Walsh Session; develops and maintains an effective educational program for the Annual Frank Walsh Session; coordinates planning with the NANOS staff.
The purpose of the Women in Neuro-Ophthalmology (WIN) Committee is to mentor female members of NANOS and guide and advise women planning careers in Neuro- Ophthalmology.
The purpose of the Young Neuro-Ophthalmologist (YONO) Committee is to address the needs of potential neuro-ophthalmologists (students, residents, fellows) and NANOS members in their first several years of practice.
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