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About the JCAHPO Education and Research Foundation

The International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (IJCAHPO) established the Education and Research Foundation in 1990 to help fund the many needs within the ophthalmic medical assisting community.

The mission of the Foundation is to expand and strengthen the delivery of eye care. To achieve this mission we provide scholarships and grants in support of students enrolled in accredited ophthalmic training programs and Allied Ophthalmic Personnel (AOP) looking to advance their certification or increase their knowledge and skills through continuing education.

The Foundation also supports the development of new certifications and high-quality and relevant certification and recertification standards to support excellence in eye care.
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Scholarships, Grants and Awards Available

The Foundation provides a variety of scholarships, grants and awards. For students enrolled in accredited ophthalmic training programs, the Foundation provides financial support of certification exam fees and tuition. For Allied Ophthalmic Personnel (AOP), the Foundation provides financial support for certification exam fees and costs related to continuing education. Special funds support AOP through awards such as the Virginia S. Boyce Humanitarian Award for distinguished public service and the Harold A. Stein, MD, FRCSC Prize for Best Scientific Paper.








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Support the JCAHPO Education and Research Foundation

The Foundation’s mission to expand and strengthen the delivery of eye care is only made possible through the generous support of its contributors. Please consider making a donation today and your contribution will be invested in supporting Allied Ophthalmic Personnel (AOP), students of accredited ophthalmic training programs and important initiatives to strengthen eye care excellence.

All contributions to the Foundation are deductible for US Federal Income Tax purposes to the maximum provided by the law.





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The Foundation is accepting applications for the following:

  • Training Program Scholarships: Applications due March 1 or June 1.
  • Continuing Education Grants: Applications accepted from January 1 through July 31.
  • Harold A. Stein, MD, FRCSC Prize for Best Scientific Paper: Applications accepted from January 1 through July 31.
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    The Foundation also accepts nominations for the Virginia S. Boyce Humanitarian Award from January 1 through April 30.
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