Join GOA Today!

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I've always considered my membership a great investment. It's not just the opportunities to connect and learn - or how the GOA has allowed my voice to be heard - but it's the little things, like being able to meet and connect with colleagues throughout the state. With the GOA, together we can do great things.

Judd Briggs, O.D., past president, Georgia Optometric Association

Why join the GOA?

As a member, you'll enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits designed to support your professional growth and success. Some key perks include:

  • Discounted Continuing Education (CE): Access affordable, high-quality CE opportunities to keep your skills sharp and meet licensing requirements. We host a Summer and Fall conference every year as well as other CE and Jurisprudence events that you can attend at a discounted price.
  • Members-Only List Serve: Connect with fellow optometrists in Georgia, exchange insights, and stay informed about the latest industry trends and best practices.
  • Access to GOA General Counsel and 3rd Party Support
  • Billing and Coding Consultant
  • Weekly Newsletter: Stay updated on the latest GOA and optometry news, events, and resources with our informative weekly newsletters.
  • Networking Events: Each year we host multiple networking events for our members. We host 2-3 Young OD networking events as well as specific events for our Corporate ODs.
  • Classified Ads Posting: Gain access or post advertisements to our classifieds for job postings, equipment sales, and other professional opportunities.
  • Community: By joining the GOA you will become part of an outstanding group of optometrists who all share the goal of elevating the profession of optometry in Georgia. 

When you join the GOA you also become a member of the AOA (American Optometric Association). You can find the list of AOA membership benefits here. 

Types of GOA Memberships

  • Full 
  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Year (based on years after graduation)
  • Partial Practice (practicing 15 hours or less a week)
  • New Licensee (discounted membership between graduation and start of following year) 
  • Resident (discounted membership while in residency)
  • Student (no charge for membership while you are currently enrolled in optometry school)

Please fill out the membership application and we will assess which membership category you qualify for.

For any questions about different types of membership please don't hesitate to reach out to Megan Hughes at [email protected] or call 770-961-9866

Click here to apply for membership to the GOA!