Yale Ophthalmology & Visual Science Symposium: Celebrating 50 Years of Expert Care and Innovative Research

Friday, June 16, 2023, 7:00 AM - Saturday, June 17, 2023, 5:00 PM, New Haven Lawn Club, New Haven, CT


Synopsis:
This one-day conference updates gold-standard guidelines to contemporary ophthalmic care and is designed to meet the educational needs of ophthalmologists in the greater New England area. The scientific CME session will be held in the New Haven Lawn Club, followed by a dinner on Friday hosted at Anthony's Ocean View. Saturday will be designated for family fun activities. Additional details for Family Fun Activities will be provided closer to the event weekend.


Scientific Program Overview:
Scientific program provides update about a wide range of eye disorders such as macular and retinal disorders, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, cornea,  ocular inflammatory disorders, pediatric ophthalmology and orbit.

The past two decades have seen significant advances in our ability to treat ocular disease. Therapeutic agents that are efficacious in attenuating disease pathogenesis have been developed but often display poor clinical translation and don't prevent vision loss. Advances have promoted the use of in vitro models, and they are becoming a new methodology for drug discovery that could overcome the species-related limitations of traditional drug discovery. 

A burst of innovation has produced new ocular hypotensive drugs and long-acting delivery methods, expanding the clinician's medical armamentarium. However, while pharmacological options are expanding, the traditional role of topical medical therapy is being challenged by selective laser trabeculoplasty, micro-invasive glaucoma surgery, sustained delivery methods, and other independent neuroprotection strategies. Malignant glaucoma is a severe disease with treatment via surgery is still a challenge. The results from clinical trials are providing evidence for other treatment options and experience for optimizing outcomes which can meet the huge clinical need for sustained, less invasive alternatives. 

This scientific symposium aims to address the barriers to receiving these services that exist at multiple levels and increase awareness and integration into routine ophthalmic care to deliver comprehensive care. Lastly, as ophthalmic educators harness the power of educational technology, it is critical that their novel educational initiatives are incorporated into competency-based curricula with assessments mapped to the competencies. These advances will be discussed in the final session of the program. 

1. Discuss Yale's role in the development of advances in ophthalmology over the past 50 years
2. Review modern management of ophthalmic diseases
3. Discuss recent clinical trials
4. Update about advances in ophthalmology and visual science in 2023

*Online registration for the scientific symposium will close at 12:00 pm est., on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Onsite registrants accepted.

 

Scientific Program/General Registration ~ Friday, June 16th, 7:00AM—5:00PM, New Haven Lawn Club, New Haven, CT This is the main registration category that will be listed first in the registration cart. Registration for the scientific program includes continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, and lunch: Doctors — $100 Nurses/PAs/Allied Health Professionals — $50 Non-Yale Residents/Fellows/Students† — Complimentary, registration required Yale Residents/Fellows/Students† — Complimentary, registration required Yale Eye Center Employees — Complimentary, registration required *Online registration for the scientific symposium will close at 11:00 am est., on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Onsite registrants accepted.

Family Dinner Reception Registration (Optional) Due to high demand, we have reopened registration for the family dinner. Please RSVP by June 15, 2023, 11:59 am est. It will close at noon on June 15th. Any requests for RSVPs after this time should be directed to [email protected]. Friday, June 16th, 6:00PM—10:00PM, Anthony's Ocean View, New Haven, CT Registration for the reception includes dinner, refreshments and open bar (beer and wine): Adult x1 — $85 Adult x2 — $170 Adult x1 (Yale Resident/Fellow)† — $0 Child x1 (3-12 years old) — $30 Child x2 (3—12 years old) — $60 Child x3 (3—12 years old) — $90 Infant or Toddler (under 3) — $0

 

Family Activity Day Signup (Optional) ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED ~ Saturday, June 17th

Tour at The Yale Art Gallery	Golf Session at Laurel View Country Club
Address: 1111 Chapel St, New Haven, CT   Time: 11:30AM   Cost: Free	Address: 310 W Shepard Ave, Hamden, CT   Time: 10:00 AM—12:00 PM Groups of 4 people start every 10 minutes,  beginning at 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM.   Cost: $70 PP - Food & Beverage not included YALE RESIDENTS & FELLOWS FREE

 

All cancellations must be received in writing (or via e-mail) at least one week prior to the start of the conference to receive a refund. Any requests for refunds received after this date, or by telephone, will not be honored.
†A letter of verification from department head must accompany registration. Letter should be sent separately to Yale CME at [email protected]. 

Center for Medical Education
c/o Farrah Nettleton
367 Cedar Street – ESH Building A – 2nd floor
New Haven, CT 06510

*Online registration for the scientific symposium will close at 12:00 pm est., on Thursday, June 15, 2023. Onsite registrants accepted.

Accreditation Statement
The Yale School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Designation Statement
The Yale School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy
It is the policy of Yale School of Medicine, Continuing Medical Education (CME), to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its educational programs. All individuals involved in the development and presentation of Accredited Continuing Education activities are required to disclose all financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies (those whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients) that has occurred within the past 24 months; and the opportunity to affect the content of CME about the products or services of the commercial interests. This information is disclosed to all activity participants prior to the commencement of the educational activity.

Mitigation of Financial Relationships Statement
Yale CME adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies. All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Financial Statement
The Yale School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science is grateful to its supporters.  They are acknowledged in all conference materials.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.00 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.00 hours)

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Yale Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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