Membership

Learn more about becoming a part of the only state professional medical society exclusively dedicated to ophthalmologists in West Virginia.

Membership Benefits

Your membership secures your voice in state government while offering unparalleled access to education, network growth, and exclusive discounts.

Education & Networking

Earn CMEs, hear the latest research, and connect with other ophthalmologists.

Annual Meeting: Spring event featuring leading national experts. Earn at least 9 AMA PRA Category 1 credits.
Regional Meetings: Fall events in Northern and Southern WV featuring cutting-edge speakers and dinners.

Insurance Discounts

Thanks to a cooperative venture agreement with the Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company (OMIC), members enjoy significant practice insurance savings.

5% standard premium discount.
Up to 10% discount for members who attend a qualifying risk management course.

Advocacy & Voice

Dues are considered a business expense, with approximately 35% utilized specifically for government lobbying efforts (non-deductible) to fiercely protect your profession and patients at the legislative level.

Full Member

Active Member

$750

per year

Full and equal privileges to vote, hold office, serve on committees, and participate in all Academy affairs.

2nd Year Practitioner

$550

per year

Discounted rate for ophthalmologists in their second year of practice.

1st Year Practitioner

$350

per year

Discounted rate for ophthalmologists in their first year of practice.

Residents & Honorary

No Charge

Free membership for current residents in approved programs and qualifying retired/disabled veterans of the Academy.

Eligibility Guidelines

General Eligibility: Every licensed, reputable and professionally qualified ophthalmologist practicing in any state of the United States and subscribing to the purposes of the WVAEPS and agreeing to abide by its charter, support its bylaws and be guided professionally by its Code of Ethics shall be eligible for membership.

Active Members: All Doctors of Medicine or Osteopathy who have met the requirements of Board eligibility for the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Associate Members: Ophthalmologists from other states or nations may, upon approval of the Executive Committee, become an associate member.

Resident Members: Students in good standing in approved medical residency programs for ophthalmology.

Honorary Members: Must have been a regular member in good standing for at least 10 consecutive years AND be (a) incapacitated/disabled, (b) completely retired, or (c) no longer performing surgery and practicing only part-time medical ophthalmology. Requires letter justifying the request to the Executive Committee.

Attainment of Membership

Complete the application form below.
Submit application accompanied by annual dues.
Obtain the endorsement of two active members to the Secretary/Treasurer.
Applications are voted on by the Executive Committee and require majority approval.

Note: Dues are based on the calendar year, however, the Membership Chair may pro-rate depending upon the time of year the application is submitted.

Ready to become a member?

Join the only organization in West Virginia dedicated exclusively to the needs of ophthalmologists and their patients.

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