306EXPANDING HORIZONS: ASSESSING SATELLITE OFFICES IN ACADEMIC OPHTHALMOLOGY DEPARTMENTSIn this study, we examine the expansion of academic ophthalmology departments through the establishment of satellite offices. Participants from seven large to medium ophthalmology departments worldwide were interviewed via phone for one to two hours to assess their satellite practices. The primary objectives of most satellite offices included achieving success, profitability, and enhancing patient access. Various subspecialties such as ophthalmology, refractive surgery, retina, and oculoplastics were represented in these satellite practices. Faculty recruitment for satellite offices often involved both tenured and non-tenured track doctors, with some departments exclusively following one track. Despite differences in track, scholarly productivity among satellite faculty matched that of colleagues at the main campus, with an emphasis on community-based and clinical research. However, resident education was limited in satellite offices. While satellite practices contributed significantly to departmental finances, they accounted for a smaller proportion of revenues compared to visits at the main campus. Satellite offices have facilitated a more favorable payor mix for academic ophthalmology departments and improved financial stability. Nonetheless, challenges such as maintaining the department's brand name, upholding standards and operating procedures, and integrating faculty remain. With healthcare reform initiatives underway, academic ophthalmology departments are poised to benefit from the continued expansion of satellite clinicsBavandla @gmail.comResearch1122021 Academic ophthalmology, Satellite offices, Faculty recruitment, Financial stability, Healthcare reformDr Bavandla KeerthiAssistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Katuri medical college & Hospital, Chinakondrupadu, Guntur, India