[Communications] NMA Annual Meeting in Chicago and kick off of Rabb-Venable Excellence in Ophthamology

[Mildred Olivier]

Dear Community Affairs Coordinator,

On behalf of the Rabb-Venable Excellence in Ophthalmology Program, I respectfully request your support in promoting a special milestone in Chicago’s medical and civic legacy. We are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Rabb-Venable Program with a Black-Tie Gala on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the historic Chicago Athletic Association Hotel.

We would be honored if this event could be included in your Community Calendar or Upcoming Events segment.

The Rabb-Venable Program, sponsored by the National Medical Association, supports the next generation of underrepresented medical students, residents, and fellows pursuing careers in ophthalmology. Over the past 25 years, the program has mentored hundreds of future physicians and scientists, providing research training, leadership development, and a national platform for scholarly exchange.

This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as we honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Maurice Rabb, Jr., a longtime Chicago resident and pioneer in both ophthalmology and public health. Dr. Rabb served on the faculty at the University of Illinois at Chicago, helped lead the first sickle cell center in the Midwest, and was deeply committed to medical education and health equity.

Event details and registration information are available at:
🌐 www.rabbvenable.com<http://www.rabbvenable.com/>

We hope your station can help us share this story of impact and excellence with your viewers. Please feel free to contact me at molivier at midwestglaucoma.com or 847-502-0548 if you require further details, promotional materials, or interviews with program alumni or leadership.

Thank you for your continued service in informing and uplifting the Chicago community. We would be grateful for your partnership in celebrating this legacy.

Warm regards,
Mildred MG Olivier, MD, FACS
Chair, Rabb-Venable 25th Anniversary Committee
Co-Chair, Rabb-Venable Excellence in Ophthalmology Program
Ponce Health Sciences University

Mildred MG Olivier, MD

Associate Dean – School of Medicine

Ponce Health Sciences University, St. Louis Campus

(she, her, hers)

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