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ASRS president-elect Gaurav Shah shares advice for early career retina specialists attending subspecialty day at AAO or other large meetings in ophthalmology.

By: Gaurav K. Shah, MD, Diana V. Do, MD

Retinal Physician October 20, 2025

5 Key Takeaways

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The 2025 AAO Annual Meeting features a valuable subspecialty day for retina specialists.
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Networking with peers and experts is crucial for young retina specialists at large meetings.
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Engaging in conversations about new treatments and surgical approaches enhances learning.
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Attending events in other specialties broadens knowledge and opportunities.
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Young specialists should aim to make large meetings feel more personal and interactive.

Gaurav K. Shah, MD

Co-director retina fellowship

Affiliations: The Retina Institute

Specialties: Surgery

Bio: Gaurav K. Shah, MD, is co-director of the retina fellowship at The Retina Institute in St. Louis, Missouri. His professional focus includes vitreoretinal surgery, including vitrectomy technology, fluidics stability, cutter performance, and approaches intended to reduce traction during vitreous removal.

Diana V. Do, MD

Retina Specialist

Specialties: Ophthalmology

Bio: Diana V. Do, MD, is a retina specialist and author for Retinal Physician. Her work focuses on ophthalmology and retinal disease, with interest in clinical trials, practice management, and emerging therapies for retinal conditions. In her Retinal Physician column, Dr. Do discusses developments in retina care, including clinical research collaboration, international clinical trial infrastructure, and investigational treatments for neovascular age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. She has also referenced her training connections with the Wilmer Eye Institute.

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