Current Member Sign Up Spring 2026

Real World Ophthalmology Current Member Update

Welcome back! Please update your info below to receive exclusive member content and sign up for ALL our upcoming events, both in person and virtual. We can't wait to see you!

First Name

Last Name

Email Address (We recommend using a personal email such as Gmail that is less likely to change or be blocked by a firewall.)

Phone Number (Text reminders may be sent for specific event sign ups. Standard messaging rates may apply).

City

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Social media handles for online giveaways (IG, FB, Twitter, LinkedIn or TikTok)

Current Position

Name of Residency Program

Expected Year of Residency Completion (e.g. 2027)

Type of Ophthalmology Fellowship (Cornea, Glaucoma, Retina, etc..) & if applicable, Year of Expected Graduation e.g. 2027)

Practice Type

Please select the number of years you have been in practice

Which meetings do you plan to attend in 2026-2027?

AAO 2026 New Orleans

ARVO 2027 May 2–6, San Diego

ASCRS 2027 April 2–5, San Diego

ESCRS 2026 London

I am not planning on attending any of these meetings

RWO In Person Events

🎭 RWO After Dark New Orleans: The Speakeasy of Ophthalmology

Friday, October 9, 2026, 8-10 pm

Join us at our famous in person events at AAO! First, our intimate Networking Luncheons bring RWO members and faculty together over a delicious lunch for meaningful conversation and career-building connections. We’re also planning an intimate Pre–After Dark Dinner and networking luncheons throughout the meeting, offering great ways to connect and experience the Big Easy! (Please select your widest availability -if one is full, we will invite you to the other)!

Then step inside one of the most talked about events of the year! RWO After Dark: The Speakeasy of Ophthalmology will ovver a lively New Orleans evening of candid stories, insider advice, and the conversations that make RWO so unique!

Fri 10/9 Lunch AAO New Orleans 2026

RWO After Dark New Orleans: The Speakeasy

Sat 10/10 Lunch AAO New Orleans 2026

Sun 10/11 Lunch AAO New Orleans 2026

Volunteer RWO After Dark New Orleans (Guaranteed Entry!)

RWO Dinner Friday 10/9 6:30 pm

NEW this year in New Orleans: Interested in connecting by subspecialty with peers and leaders? Let us know if you would like to join a Retina, Glaucoma, Cornea, and/or Oculoplastics luncheon!

Cornea Exclusive Lunch New Orleans

Glaucoma Exclusive Lunch New Orleans

Retina Exclusive Lunch New Orleans

Oculoplastics Exclusive Lunch New Orleans

Virtual Career Events

👁️ Saturday, September 26 — Top 10 Things I Wish I Knew: Unmasked!

Behind every confident physician is a lesson learned the hard way. Join leading ophthalmologists as they reveal the clinical, career, and life lessons they wish someone had shared sooner.

This is one virtual event you won’t want to miss!

On-demand recordings will be available exclusively to registered attendees. Check out our exciting CAREER EVENTS available below!

Top Ten Things I Wish I Knew: Unmasked! Sat Sept 26, 8:00a-4:00p CT

Becoming a KOL (Key Opinion Leader)

Building Your Practice Virtual Series

Mock Interviews for Fellowship Applicants Sept 2026

RWO Leadership Launchpad

Starting Your Own Practice Virtual Series

Mock Interviews for Residency Applicants Oct 2026

Would you like to be a part of the RWO leadership team? We have an incredible community of physicians, trainees and students who work together on education, mentorship & publication initiatives. Let us know your interests below!

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Graphics Design
Podcast Team
Social Media Education
Video Editing
Volunteer RWO Educational Team
Writing/Communications Team
Membership & Community

Do you have any unique skills or areas of expertise? Would you like to speak at a future meeting? Did someone refer you to RWO? Talk to us! We love hearing from our members!