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Nitin Gupta, M.D. |
Stephen Hammond, M.D. |
Jacob Moore, M.D. |
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Date: June 23rd and 24th, 2006. Commencement was held together with the 30th Annual Resident-Alumni Meeting at the The Ritz-Carlton Lodge of Reynolds Plantation at Lake Oconee, Georgia. This was the first time we met at this venue, and it was very well received as the facilities are excellent and there is much for kids and families to do while the families are in the meetings. Commencement & Roast. Dr. Nussbaum began the commencement activities with has admonishments to the departing seniors. Dr. Ambati followed with a "Superhero" roast of the residents. Dr. Gokhale gave his "Before they were stars!" talk predicting the fictitious future ophthalmology after these seniors make their contributions. Dr. Gupta developed the "Disappearing Laser" which does not damage the retina, or produce visible spots. Dr. Hammond discovered a parasite with the acronym: SLOP which was ravaging parts of the America's. The academy had an initiative to "Stop Slop in 2020." Dr. Moore developed the "disappearing glue." They all came together and used Dr. Gupta's laser to chase the parasite out of the eye, Dr. Moore's glue to immobilize it and Dr. Hammond's parasite removal spatula (The HPRS: Hammond Parasite Removal Spatula) to remove it from the eye. This presentation was a great success and brought much laughter from the audience. Dr. Gupta will be entering a retina fellowship at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Hammond will be entering private practice in Jackson, Tennessee. Dr. Moore will also be entering private practice in Harlington, Texas. Thank you guys again for your hard work and participation in our department.
Reception: The alumni banquet and graduation reception was held at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge on Friday evening. During the banquet, and after the talks by Drs. Ambati & Gokhale, the residents gave some parting gifts to Drs. Thomas and Gokhale who have been very strong players on our faculty team, but have come to the point where they need to move on to the next venue. They will be missed.
Academic Activities: On Friday Dr. Lane Ulrich opened the program and we heard from all nine residents as they presented the research they have been participating in during the last year. Dr. Jerry Shields and Dr. Carol Shields were our guest speakers for this years meeting. Their presentations were superb and demonstrate how much can be done to diagnose and treat some ocular and peri-ocular cancers. Cancer is a difficult subject for patients, but through the excellent academic endeavors by physicians such as these patients can be given hope. Below are the talks which were presented by these three graduating seniors. Nitin Gupta, M.D. FK-506 ointment improves early postoperative outcomes in high risk PK following graft failure. Stephen Hammond, M.D. A novel treatment for diabetic retinopathy: Part 3 Jacob Moore, M.D. In-vivo use of photopolymerized methacrylates to seal corneal incisions. |
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