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“Peering Back to the Future”
MCG's Annual Eye Center Symposium
Annual Resident Alumni Meeting
and Resident Graduation
Featured Speakers:
Terrence O’Brien, M.D.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
University of Miami Health System
8th Annual David S. Hull, M.D. Lectureship
Jeffrey Odel, M.D.
Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute
Columbia University
David Tse, M.D.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
University of Miami Health System
Friday & Saturday,
June 26 - 27, 2009
Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites
Augusta, GA
Purpose
This meeting for ophthalmologists will cover areas of research and clinical innovation in our field. Ophthalmology residents will present research followed by our guest speakers.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this meeting the learner should be able to demonstrate an increased awareness of advanced anterior segment surgical procedures and diagnoses. They also should improve their ability to diagnose and manage common issues in neuro-ophthalmology, orbital, ophthalmic plastic surgery and oncology.
Featured Speakers
Dr. Terrence O’Brien, Professor, Charlotte Breyer Rodgers Chair in Ophthalmology, Director of the Refractive Surgery Service, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Health System
Dr. Jeffrey Odel, Associate Clinical Professor, Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University
Dr. David Tse, Professor, Dr. Nassar Al-Rashid Chair in Ophthalmic Plastic, Orbital Surgery and Oncology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Health System
Residents of the Medical College of Georgia
Credit
The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Program Schedule
Friday, June 26, 2009 |
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Morning Session (7:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.) |
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| 7:30 | Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 | Welcome & Introduction to Program |
| 8:40 | Resident Presentations (5) |
| 10:20 | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 | Last Morning Resident Presentation |
| 11:05 | 8th Annual David S. Hull
Lectureship Delivered by Dr. Terrence O’Brien |
| 12:15 | Lunch |
Afternoon Session (1:15-4:45) |
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| 1:15 | Welcome & Introductions |
| 1:20 | Final resident presentations (3) |
| 2:20 | Coffee Break |
| 2:35 | Presentations (2) by Drs. O’Brien & Tse |
| 4:45 | Alumni Meeting |
Friday Evening |
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| 6:30 | Cocktails |
| 7:00 | Banquet/Graduation Festivities |
Saturday, June 27, 2009 Morning Session |
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| 7:30 | Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 | Welcome & Introduction to Session |
| 8:40 | Presentation by Dr. Tse |
| 9:40 | Presentation by Dr. Odel |
| 10:40 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 | Presentation by Dr. O’Brien |
| 12:00 | Adjourn |
Order of talks subject to change |
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The Class of 2009 - Our Seniors:
Diego Espinosa-Heidmann, M.D.
Hooman Harooni, M.D.
Alan “Chip” Oester, M.D.
Chief Resident
Registration Information
| $400 | Registration fee (includes continental breakfasts, breaks, lunch and banquet/ reception for course participant) |
| $25 | Lunch |
| $75 | Banquet/reception |
To register by mail or fax:
Medical College of Georgia, Division of Continuing Education, FI-1066, 919 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912.
You may fax registration & credit card payment to (706) 721-4642.
Location and Lodging
This year after 3 years at other venues we’ll be returning to Augusta for our annual meeting. The meeting will be held at the Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites (previously the Radisson Riverfront hotel) in downtown Augusta, Georgia.
The website for the Marriott Hotel is:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/agsmc-augusta-marriott-hotel-and-suites/
To make reservations, please call 706-722-8900. Mention the “Ophthalmology Symposium” to get the negotiated room rate.
Marriott® Hotel Augusta Hotel & Suites
Two Tenth Street Augusta, Georgia 30901 USA
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Phone: 1-706-722-8900
- Fax : 1-706-823-6513
Department of Ophthalmology 1120 15th Street Augusta, GA 30912 (706) 721-1160 |
Comfort Zone
Although every effort is made to have a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, we realize everyone’s comfort zone is different. Please bring a jacket or light wrap in case the room is too cool for your comfort.
Special Needs
The Division of Continuing Education of the Medical College of Georgia complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. If you require special services, facilities or dietary considerations (vegetarian or otherwise) to support your participation in this continuing education program, contact Erica Bass (706) 721-1160.