Financial barriers for medical students attending ophthalmology conferences: an analysis of registration fees.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Ophthalmology conferences are vital for knowledge exchange, networking, and professional development in ophthalmology. However, financial barriers may limit medical students' participation. This study assesses the costs associated with attending major United States conferences and examines disparities in funding availability based on institutional and conference-specific factors.

Design

A descriptive cross-sectional analysis was conducted using publicly available data.

Subjects participants or controls

Not applicable; this study analyzed publicly available data on conferences and institutions.

Methods

A cross-sectional analysis was conducted to assess conference-related expenses from January to December 2024. Data on registration fees, travel and accomm

SUBMITTER: Hutchins D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12672230 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature