WELCOME TO ACE 2021
Join us Friday through Sunday , November 12-14 , 2021 , for the
PREMIER EVENT IN EYE CARE EDUCATION !
The International Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology ( IJCAHPO ) invites and welcomes you to join us for the 49 th Annual Continuing Education ( ACE ) program for Allied Ophthalmic Personnel ( AOP ). We are excited to return to the “ Big Easy ” New Orleans for the Premier Event in Eye Care Education , and to in-person classroom learning ! You can join us on-site , virtually or both this year . Get ready to reconnect with your peers , become inspired and increase your ophthalmic knowledge — this program is one you won ’ t want to miss !
James C . Tsai , MD , MBA , FACS IJCAHPO President President - New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Delafield-Rodgers Professor and Chair , Department of Ophthalmology Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
The 2021 ACE program was developed to span the range of education , from beginners in their ophthalmology career to seasoned professionals . The three-day program , featuring ophthalmic experts , includes our leading Capstone Lecture Series : Innovations in Ophthalmology , didactic sessions , thought-provoking Sub-Specialty Sessions , demonstration labs and networking opportunities . New this year to our program is IJCAHPO ’ s on-site Certification Exam Prep Courses to assist you in preparing for your next level of certification .
Program Highlights :
• Harold A . Stein , MD Lecture featuring Dr . James Chodosh on COVID-19 and the Eye : Alternative Facts .
• New Courses — Over 35 new courses on-site and over 30 new on-demand courses .
• Sub-Specialty Sessions — Join us in person and immerse yourself in ophthalmic topics of Cornea and Refractive ; Glaucoma ; Practice Management ; Retina or Scribing Sub-Specialty Sessions . Register for the virtual Biometry or Interpretive Ultrasound Sub-Specialty Sessions .
• Virtual Demonstration Labs — Learn new skills and perfect your technique in the Immersion A-Scan , Basic B-Scan , Fundus Photography , Optical Coherence Tomography ( OCT ) and Slit Lamp Labs .
• Certification Exam Prep Courses — Take the next step in your career and prepare for your certification exam with the COA , COT or COMT Exam Prep Course .
• Exhibitor Tables — Connect with exhibitors who will be showcasing their latest products and services in the Chemin Royal Foyer .
Thank you to all of our faculty , volunteers and sponsors who make our programs a success and are committed to providing you the best education and experience .
We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans !
Watch Your Mail !
Name badges and tickets will be sent to registrants in advance of the program .
Future ACE Dates / Locations
2022 – Chicago
September 30-October 2
2023 – San Francisco
November 3-5
2024 – Chicago
October 18-20
November 12-14 , 2021 • Hilton New Orleans Riverside 3