Skills transfer courses are intended to provide intensive instruction leading to new knowledge and/or skills. These hands-on workshops offer instruction in surgical and diagnostic techniques, with supervision from an experienced facilitator and a low participant-to-instructor ratio. Attendance is limited to physicians only, except where noted in the course description. A non-refundable registration fee applies to skills transfer courses. You may register for one skills transfer course only. You must register in advance. On-site registration is not allowed.
0800-1100
Glaucoma skills transfer course | New glaucoma procedures: Trabectome, I-Stent, Canaloplasty, Express Shunt Implantation
This is short didactic course followed by ample time of surgical practice. There will be 1 to 2 participants per scope and participants will have the opportunity to practice each technique.
Registration is limited to senior residents, fellows and practicing ophthalmologists. |
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0800-0930
COS workshop | PowerPoint for Physicians: Introductory techniques
This course is designed to introduce individuals to the use of MS PowerPoint to create multi-media oral presentations. Previous experience with PowerPoint is not required. |
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1000-1200
COS workshop | PowerPoint for Physicians: Advanced techniques
This course is designed to review advanced techniques for MS PowerPoint presentations. Participants should have previous experience using PowerPoint. |
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1300-1430
Cataract skills transfer course | Hands-on with advanced surgical devices and instrumentation
One participant per scope. Each participant would have up to 1.5 hour at the scope, gaining experience with advanced devices such as pupillary rings, iris hooks, capsule retractors, capsule tension rings, and micro-forceps.
Registration is limited to practicing ophthalmologists only.
This session is repeated at 1500. Choose one session only. |
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1300-1600
Cornea skills transfer course | Severe ocular surface disease - Diagnosis and management
This is a case-based skills course focused on diagnosis and management of severe ocular surface disease. In this 3-hour session, participants will be divided into 3 groups and will rotate through each of the topics. Topics will include: Steven Johnson Syndrome, limbal stem cell deficiency, keratoprosthesis, mucous membrane grafting, aniridia keratopathy, persistent epithelial defects, and ocular cicatricial pemphigoid.
Registration is limited to practicing ophthalmologists only. |
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1300-1600 COS
Workshop | Understanding your needs in selecting the right EMR system
Updated and revised from 2010! This workshop will help you understand your needs and what an EMR system can do for you. |
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1500-1630
Cataract skills transfer course | Hands on with advanced surgical devices and instrumentation
One participant per scope. Each participant would have up to 1.5 hour at the scope, gaining experience with advanced devices such as pupillary rings, iris hooks, capsule retractors, capsule tension rings, and micro-forceps.
This session is repeated from 1300. Please choose one session only.
Registration is limited to practicing ophthalmologists only. |
