General Information
General
Information
Capstone Lectures : Innovations in Ophthalmology
The Capstone Lectures are a collection of short lectures showcasing leading edge topics . They will be held on-site in Chicago on Friday , October 18 , from 9:20 a . m .– 12:30 p . m . See page 15 for details .
Sub-Specialty Sessions
Sub-Specialty Sessions feature in-depth learning with a panel of experts in a variety of specialties .
Sub-Specialty Sessions Offered On-Site : Cornea , Refractive and Cataract ( 04FR45 ) Retina ( 01SA12 ) Glaucoma ( 01SA34 ) Neuro-Ophthalmology ( 01SA56 ) See On-Site Course Descriptions on page 28 for details .
NEW ! On-Site Learning Lounge
Swing by our brand new Learning Lounge ( Grand Hall IJ ), Saturday and Sunday from 10:40 a . m . to 1:00 p . m ., for a visit with our learning lab sponsors . Learn about some of the latest services , instruments , and products in ophthalmology . Our Learning Lounge also provides an opportunity to connect and network with your peers . Stop in each day and enter to win a prize from the Bookstore !
CHICAGO THEATER
Special Events
Harold A . Stein , MD Lecture presented by Carol L . Shields , MD ( 03FR1 ) Friday , October 18 7:30 – 9:00 a . m . See more information on page 14 .
The Ophthalmic Master Trainer ' s Toolkit ( 02SU6 ) Sunday , October 20 2:40 – 3:40 p . m . See more information on page 20 .
Tech Talks : Open Mic Session ( 04SA23A ) Saturday , October 19 9:20 – 11:10 a . m . See more information on page 23 .
EYEXchange Roundtable Sessions Sunday , October 20 8:00 – 9:00 a . m . and 9:20 – 10:20 a . m . See more information on pages 20 – 24 .
New Hire Track
Take the fast track to success with the New Hire Track — six beginner courses in Grand Ballroom B on Friday , October 18 from 9:20 a . m .– 2:20 p . m .
• A-Scan Biometry ( 01FR2 )
• Essential Clinical Skills for AOP ( 01FR3A )
• Working with Cataract Surgery Patients : What Your Surgeon Wants You to Know ( 01FR3B )
• History Taking ( 01FR4A )
• Front Office Super Staff ( 01FR4B )
• Testing Visual Fields ( 01FR5 ) See On-Site Course Descriptions starting on page 20 for details .
On-Site Learning Labs
Learning Labs provide skill-based hands-on training . Gain exposure to equipment and processes while developing problemsolving and critical thinking skills .
The Learning Labs below require online prerequisite courses . These courses will be offered in advance of the on-site program at no extra cost . Courses will be available beginning October 2 – November 13 . Upon completion of each course and evaluation , you will earn one CE credit . Completion of the course requires a 75 % or higher passing grade on a short quiz and completion of the course evaluation . When you register for one of the following Learning Labs , you will be enrolled in the prerequisite course for no additional fee .
Learning Labs Offered On-Site
Plus Cylinder Retinoscopy
Ultrasound Biometry ( A-Scan )
Contact B-Scan Ultrasonography
Required Online Prerequisite Courses
Refraction : Optics and Instrumentation AND Plus Cylinder Refraction
Introduction to Ultrasound Biometry
Introduction to Contact B-Scan Ultrasonography
See On-Site Course Descriptions on pages 28 – 30 for details .
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