Members-in-Training

ARVO membership benefits the education and career development of Members-in-Training in various ways. This includes access to targeted events at the Annual Meeting, opportunities for networking with colleagues, and information about funding and professional development.  

Who are Members-in-Training

Members-in-Training, or MITs, are ARVO Members who are students and/or trainees in the early stages of their career. Membership dues are significantly lowered for this class of members.

Membership in either, or both, of the training categories below is limited to a total of 7 years. Student status will be verified.

In training: Postgraduate fellows and residents
Individuals in full-time training at institutions of higher learning in a scientific field related to vision or ophthalmology who have attained a doctorate level degree.

In training: Students and pre-doctoral graduate students
Individuals enrolled full-time as undergraduates, graduate, optometry students or medical students at institutions of higher learning in a scientific field related to vision or ophthalmology who have not earned a doctorate level degree.

MIT Committee

The MIT Committee addresses the needs and concerns of Members-in-Training. Share your thoughts and comments by contacting the MIT Committee.