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Optometry Professional Advisory Group (OPAG)
Welcome to the OAPAG web page. The purpose of the OPAG is to provide advice and consultation to the Surgeon General, through the HS PAC and Chief HS Officer on issues relating to the professional practice and personnel activities of Commissioned Officers in the Optometry Professional Discipline.The OPAG functions in a resource and advisory capacity to assist in the development, coordination, training and evaluation of activities related to Health Services Officers (HSOs) in the Optometry discipline in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) with the specific objectives of:
- Identifying issues of interest and facilitating the resolution of concerns as they relate to the optometrists;
- Assessing personnel needs of the USPHS as related to optometrists and assisting in meeting the needs relative to recruitment, retention, training, professional development and utilization;
- Assessing professional development needs and developing position papers, statistical reports, and/or guidelines, where appropriate, to advise and comment on matters relating to the personnel issues of health administration professionals and their practices;
- Promoting cooperation and communication among and between other professional disciplines and health professionals;
- Promoting all aspects of service delivered by optometrists throughout the agencies and programs of the USPHS.
We believe that you will find the following links helpful and welcome your questions, comments and involvement.