147th Anniversary Meeting 49th Anniversary Scheie Eye Institute

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Add to Calendar 147th Anniversary Meeting 49th Anniversary Scheie Eye Institute 4/17/2021 9:45:00 AM 4/17/2021 5:00:00 PM America/New_York For More Details: https://upenn.cloud-cme.com/scheieeye2021 Description: This course is designed to provide the audience with the most current clinical advances in ophthalmology and highlight on-going research at the Scheie Eye Institute in the fields of glaucoma, anterior segment, retinal diseases, genetics, oculoplastic surgery, neuro-ophthalmology and ocular pathology. VIRTUAL false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Saturday, April 17, 2021, 9:45 AM - 5:00 PM EST, VIRTUAL

Course Overview
This course is designed to provide the audience with the most current clinical advances in ophthalmology and highlight on-going research 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. Identify and manage complicated oculoplastic cases in the pediatric age group
  2. Clarify new evaluation methods in the management, diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma
  3. Identify factors related to severe vision loss in African-Americans with glaucoma
  4. Review insights into the prognosis, diagnosis and management of age related and other inherited forms of macular degeneration
  5. Discuss new diagnostic modalities and approaches to the management of ocular surface abnormalities and dry eye disease

Registration
There is no registration fee to attend the 147th Scheie Eye Anniversary Meeting, however pre-registration is required and you must be signed into the virtual platform the day of the meeting in order to receive credit.
 
Registration includes live stream access to the conference and access to view the presentations (slides) online. All pre-registered attendees will receive a link and instructions to sign-in and join the virtual meeting by Thursday, April 15, 2021.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR SPAM BOX FOR EMAILS REGARDING THIS CONFERENCE.
 
Please be sure you do not already have an existing UPenn Cloud CME account before creating a new profile. All Penn Medicine employees, faculty and staff must sign-in using your UPenn ID.
 
Please note: mailed registrations can take up to 5-10 business days before they are received. We are experiencing longer delays receiving mail due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage all attendees to register online with a credit card.
 
All registrations will be confirmed by email as long as your registration is received no later than April 15, 2021.
 
Join the Meeting Virtually
The 147th Scheie Eye Anniversary Meeting will take place on Saturday, April 17, 2021 on Bluejeans Events. This meeting will follow the agenda in real-time (EST) and you must be signed into the virtual platform in order to receive credit for attending.
 
Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 9:45 am, select ONE of the following options to join:

Web Browser from your PC:
https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/xbyzucwk

Join from Your Mobile Device:
a) Open this link: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/xbyzucwk
b) Download the app if you don’t have it already.
c) Enter event ID: xbyzucwk

Phone:
Dial one of the following numbers, enter the participant PIN followed by # to confirm
+1 (415) 466-7000 (US)
PIN 7230412 #
OR
+1 (760) 699-0393 (US)
PIN 7186470292 #

Joining from outside the US?
https://www.bluejeans.com/numbers/primetime-attendees/event?id=xbyzucwk

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
Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.75 hours), Non-Physician Attendance / Participation (6.75 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.