Add to Calendar 150th Anniversary Meeting/50th Anniversary of the Scheie Eye Institute 5/5/2023 7:30:00 AM 5/6/2023 4:45:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://upenn.cloud-cme.com/scheieeye2023 Description: The conference link and information has been sent to all confirmed attendees. If you have not received it, please contact us at [email protected] course is designed to provide the audience with the most current clinical advances in ophthalmology and highlight on-going research taking place at the Scheie Eye Institute in the fields of glaucoma, anterior segment, retinal diseases, genetics, oculoplastic s... BRB Friday, May 5, 2023 and Kozart Auditorium/Scheie Eye Institute/PPMC Saturday, May 6, 2023 false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, May 5, 2023, 7:30 AM - Saturday, May 6, 2023, 4:45 PM, BRB Friday, May 5, 2023 and Kozart Auditorium/Scheie Eye Institute/PPMC Saturday, May 6, 2023, Philadelphia, PA

Course Overview

The conference link and information has been sent to all confirmed attendees. If you have not received it, please contact us at [email protected]

This course is designed to provide the audience with the most current clinical advances in ophthalmology and highlight on-going research taking place at the Scheie Eye Institute in the fields of glaucoma, anterior segment, retinal diseases, genetics, oculoplastic surgery, neuro-ophthalmology and ocular pathology.


Target Audience
Specialties - NEUROLOGY, OPHTHALMOLOGY

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants should be able to:


  1. Review the aspects of a clinical glaucoma genetics study that has enrolled 10,000 patients in Philadelphia
  2. Review how adaptive optics can be used to assess the structure and function of individual photoreceptors
  3. Discuss how OCT can be used to differentiate among dementias
  4. Identify and manage complicated oculoplastic cases in the adult and pediatric age group
  5. Clarify new methods of diagnosis and management of dry eye and ocular surface diseases
  6. Discuss new diagnostic modalities and ocular imaging techniques
  7. Review insights into the diagnosis and management of glaucoma
  8. Discuss new concepts in ocular viral infections

Registration
LIVE AND VIRTUAL PRESENTATIONS
150th Anniversary Meeting/50th Anniversary of the Scheie Eye Institute will be held Friday-Saturday, May 5-6, 2023 by in-person or live-stream (virtual) attendance. The live and virtual presentations will follow the scheduled agenda in real time (EDT). You must be registered to attend in-person or virtually.
 
TO ATTEND IN-PERSON: 
Meeting Locations
Friday, May 5, 2023
Penn Medicine
421 Curie Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19104
 
Parking: Parking is available at 3600 Civic Center Blvd Parking Garage, which is a 5-minute walk to the BRB II/III using the Osler Circle pass-through. Parking costs are $20 per day. Parking costs are not validated or reimbursed.
 
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Penn Medicine Presbyterian Medical Center
51 N. 39th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
 
Parking: Parking is available at the Presbyterian Medical Center Parking Garage located at 3801 Filbert Street, which is across the street from the Scheie Eye Institute. Parking costs are approximately $20 per day. Parking costs are not validated or reimbursed.
 
TO ATTEND BY LIVE-STREAM (VIRTUAL): 
Attendees who are registered to attend virtually will receive an email including the link to join the symposium 48 hours in advance. All virtual attendees will be required to sign into the meeting using your first name, last name and email address in order to be marked as attended and receive credit, if applicable.
 
REGISTRATION FEES
There is no registration fee to attend this conference, but pre registration is required.
All pre-registered, in-person attendees will receive access to the conference, attendee booklet, continental breakfast, lunch and breaks. Registration also includes access to view the presentations online for one year. Due to health concerns, walk-ins are discouraged. Please be sure to register in advance.
 
All pre-registered virtual attendees will receive an email that includes a link with instructions to sign-in and join the virtual conference 48 hours in advance, as well as the attendee booklet (downloadable PDF). Registration also includes access to view the presentations online for one year.
 
Need to Register by Mail?
Please note: mailed registrations may take more than 5-10 business days before they are received because we continue to experience longer delays in receiving mail. We encourage all attendees to register online. See the registration form for mailing instructions. All registrations will be confirmed by email as long as your registration is received before May 3, 2023. 

BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM BOX FOR EMAILS REGARDING THIS CONFERENCE.
 
SUBMIT YOUR POSTER!
All participants are welcome to present a poster at the Friday, May 5 meeting. The poster session will take place during the am and pm breaks (see agenda for times). Topics can include Case Reports or Case Series, Clinical Research, or Basic/Translational Research in Vision Science. We request that posters are a max size of 44” tall x 44” wide, but will accept your submission as long as it is no larger than 44” x 66”. If presenting a poster, please check the box on the registration form. You will receive a follow-up email requesting your poster size and title of your poster. The deadline for all submissions is Friday, April 14, 2023.
 
ANNIVERSARY DINNER REGISTRATION
The Anniversary Dinner will be located at the Barnes Foundation on Saturday, May 6 at 6:00 pm. To attend the dinner, you must RSVP to Paige O’Malley at [email protected] or call 267-838-0660. There is no fee to attend the Anniversary Dinner. You must register separately for it, it is not included in the course registration. Please note, registration for the Anniversary Celebration on May 6, 2023, is not yet live. We will be sending communications in the coming months with more information on how to submit your RSVP for this event. If you have emailed Paige O’Malley at [email protected] to RSVP, please note you will still need to fill out the online registration form when it becomes available.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Penn Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Designation of Credit
Physicians: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistants: Penn Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 13.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.50 hours), Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (13.50 hours)

Additional Information
Cancellation Policy
The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the University is not responsible for any related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, and travel agencies.