Summer Symposium

 

August 6 - 9, 2009

Rancho Bernardo Inn
San Diego, California, USA

Program

Target Audience: The Summer Symposium is created for ophthalmologists, researchers, nurses, ophthalmic technicians and other allied health personnel who are engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.

Learning Objectives: After attending the WIO Summer Symposium, participants will be able to:

  • Apply the most up-to-date information in the care of patients with retinal, uveitic, corneal, glaucomic, pediatric, neurological or low vision problems.
  • Analyze the current issues/problems faced by organizations such as AAO and WIO and their members.
  • Describe the epidemiology of glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration.
  • Distinguish the role of government in medicine, advocacy, policy development and how these related to an individual practice pattern.
  • Apply software related to patient care and practice management.
  • Interpret the liability and legal aspects of risk management.
  • Apply the changes in communication technology related to medical practice.

Thursday, August 6, 2009
11:00 am - 1:30 pmWIO Board Meeting
2:00 - 2:45 pmYoga for Women in Ophthalmology
2:00 - 4:00 pmRegistration Open
4:00 - 4:15 pmWelcome - Jennifer Lim, MD, WIO President; Lynn Gordon, MD, PhD, Summer Symposium Program Director
4:15 - 4:45 pmPoint Counter Point: Cataract/Refractive – Multifocal IOLs: To Do or No to Do
Natalie Afshari, MD, Duke University Eye Center, Irene Kuo, MD, Wilmer Eye Institute
4:45 - 5:15 pmDifficult Physician/Patient Relationships- Tamara Fountain, MD, Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company Representative
5:15 - 6:00 pmAmerican Acadmey of Ophthalmology Panel – Moderator: Gail Schmidt, American Academy of Ophthalmology Michael Brennan, MD, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Ruth Williams, MD, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Cynthia Bradford, MD, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Judy Kim, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin, Stephanie Jones Marioneaux, MD, American Academy of Ophthalmology
6:00 - 6:15 pmOpportunities for Ophthalmology under a New Administration and Congress – Cathy Cohen, American Academy of Ophthalmology
6:15 - 7:15 pmBernice Brown MD, Memorial Lectureship – Anne Coleman, MD, PhD, Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA
7:15 - 10:00 pmReception

Friday, August 7, 2009
6:00 am - 6:30 amYoga for Women in Ophthalmology
7:00 am - noonRegistration Open
7:00 am - noonExhibit Hall Open
7:00 - 7:30 amPoster Session
7:30 - 8:30 amMD Assessment Panel – Moderator: Paul Lee, MD, Duke University Eye Center Anne Coleman, MD, PhD, Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA Janet Davis, MD, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute/University of Miami William Rich III, MD, North Virginia Ophthalmology Associates Paul Lee, MD, Duke University Eye Center
8:30 - 9:00 amPoint Counter Point: Glaucoma – Trabeculectomy vs. Newer Alternatives in the Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma Cynthia Grosskruetz, MD, PhD, Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary JoAnn Giaconi, MD, Jules Stein Eye Institute, UCLA
9:00 am - noonSuccess Factors for Physician Leaders – Susan Reynolds, MD, Institute for Medical Leadership
10:00 - 10:30 amExhibit Hall/ Poster Session
12:00 - 1:00 pmWIO Honorary Lectureship– William Rich III, MD, North Virginia Ophthalmology Associates (Lunch included)
1:30 - 5:00 pmOptional social/networking activities
1:30 PMTransportation to Wild Animal Park (Optional)
4:30 PMTransportation to Wild Animal Park for Dinner

Saturday, August 8, 2009
6:00 - 7:00 amRun/Walk and/or Yoga
7:00 am - noonRegistration Open
7:00 am - noonExhibit Hall Open
7:00 - 7:30 amPoster Session
7:30 – 8:45 amStrategic Planning: How to Navigate Through the Eye of the Storm – Jill Maher, Sherri Boston, Lyn Walsh - Allergan Business Advisory Group
8:45 – 9:15 amPoint Counter Point: Retina – Does Cataract Surgery Lead to Progression of Age Related Macular Degeneration? Amani Fawzi, MD, University of Southern California
9:15 – 9:45 amSandy Lee, MD
Career Path Panel – Moderator: Janine Clayton, MD, National Eye Institute
9:45 – 10:15 amExhibit Hall / Poster Session
10:15 – 10:45 amPoint Counter Point: Pediatric OphthalmologyPatricia Davis, MD, Loyola University Medical CenterTerri Young, MD, Duke University
10:45 am – 1:00 pmDefining Personal Strengths - Marie-Amey Taylor, PhD, Temple University
1:00 – 5:00 pmOptional social/networking activities
7:30 – 10:00 pmReception & Banquet

Sunday, August 9, 2009
8:00 - 10:00 amResident & Fellow Networking Breakfast & Presentation Skills Workshop - Marsheila DeVan, Communications Specialist