named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Angeline M. Parks Memorial Lecture
Visiting professorship program promoting research and education in pediatric ophthalmology
David S. Friendly Honor Award
Annual award recognizing outstanding service and contributions to the field of pediatric ophthalmology
Distinguished Alumni Visiting Professor
Program bringing accomplished alumni back to share expertise and advancements in the field
Frank D. Costenbader Lecture
Annual lecture series honoring contributions to pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus research
Marshall M. Parks Lecture
Lecture series recognizing leadership and innovation in pediatric ophthalmology
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Hosts annual lectures and awards as part of academic programmingOrganizes and presents a series of named lectures including the Frank D. Costenbader Lecture, Marshall M. Parks Lecture, Angeline M. Parks Memorial Lecture, and others through visiting professorships, alongside recognition such as the David S. Friendly Honor Award.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Maintains organizational infrastructure and membership servicesOperates through elected leadership, collects membership dues, maintains a membership directory and historical record of members, and provides information via a dedicated website.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Publishes historical and educational research in pediatric ophthalmologyProduces and disseminates scholarly works, including a published historical document on the development of pediatric ophthalmology authored by Elias Traboulsi, M.D., contributing to the field's academic foundation.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advances clinical practices and surgical techniques in pediatric ophthalmologyDeveloped and implemented innovations such as the superior fornix surgical approach for strabismus correction, improved treatment for A- and V-pattern strabismus, and refined surgical management of orbital blowout fractures and blepharoptosis, directly influencing patient care standards.
- Improves pediatric surgical care experiences and outcomesIntroduced practice-changing protocols including eliminating routine bilateral eye bandaging after strabismus surgery, reducing postoperative hospital stays from days to hours, and pioneering parental presence during anesthesia induction to reduce child anxiety.
- Supports professional development and training in pediatric ophthalmologyAdvocated for the creation of the Children's Eye Care Foundation to support fellowship training, contributing to capacity building in the specialty.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$60K
Contributions & grants$15K25%
Program service revenue$29K49%
Investment income$16K26%
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expenses
Total expenses$63K
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balance sheet
Total assets$403K
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Net assets$403K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +0.9%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Partner — Linked as a resource for ophthalmological information
- American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Partner — Linked as a resource for pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
- American Ophthalmological Society Partner — Linked as a professional ophthalmological society
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology Partner — Linked as a research-focused organization in vision and ophthalmology
- Childrens Eye Care Foundation Partner — Suggested the creation of the foundation to support pediatric ophthalmology fellowship training at Children's Hospital.
- Children’s Eye Foundation Partner — Linked as a foundation supporting children's eye health
- Frank D. Costenbader, M.D. Partner — Colleague and collaborator in the Department of Ophthalmology at Children's Hospital of DC.
- Marshall M. Parks, M.D. Partner — Colleague in establishing pediatric ophthalmology; Dan joined Dr. Costenbader after Dr. Parks left to start his own practice.
- Phillip Knapp, M.D. Partner — Collaborated on advancing understanding and surgical treatment of A- and V-pattern strabismus.
- Virginia Creative Group Partner — Design and development of the Costenbader Society website
- Virginia Creative Group Partner — Website design and development partner
- Virginia Creative Group Partner — Website development and design services provider for Costenbader Society
- Virginia Creative Group Partner — Website development partner for the Costenbader Society
- Virginia Creative Group Partner — Website development partner responsible for designing and maintaining the organization's website.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultivating Innovation Through Critical Inquirymethodology: innovation-through-questioningBy challenging established medical practices, the organization develops safer, more effective, and patient-centered approaches, because systematic questioning of norms drives evidence-based innovation in pediatric ophthalmology.
- Education-First Approach to Medical Advancementmethodology: education-firstBy prioritizing educational initiatives and academic discourse, the organization advances understanding of eye diseases and improves clinical practices, because structured knowledge transfer fosters innovation and professional development in pediatric ophthalmology.