POSTPONED: 8th Annual Yale Retina Symposium

Friday, October 9, 2020, 7:00 AM - 5:10 PM, The Anlyan Center (TAC) for Medical Research and Education, New Haven, CT

We have been monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak and rapidly changing situation. As our top priority is to educate and promote health, we have made the decision to postpone the 8th Annual Yale Retina Symposium. The new date is to be determined, SPRING 2021.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and are looking forward to continuing this educational program at a time that is safe for all to attend.

The purpose of this conference is to demonstrate innovations in the evaluation and treatment of retinal and macular diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema, share cutting-edge research, innovations in imaging and pharmacotherapy, and provide an update on the surgical therapy of vitreoretinal disease. In recent years there has been significant progress in the management of common retinal disorders such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular occlusions.The primary goal is to promote excellence in the study and practice of ophthalmology by encouraging the development and discussion of new retinal advances in techniques and treatments.

1. Implement advances in imaging, pharmacotherapy, and surgical management of retinal disorders
2. Assess tips and pitfalls in vitreo-retinal surgery
3. Demonstrate current treatments of AMD
4. Practice the management of diabetic retinopathy
5. Use modern imaging of retinas

Registration fee* includes continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, and lunch:

• Doctors - $150
• Nurses/PAs/Allied Health Professionals - $75
• Residents/Fellows/Students† - complimentary, registration required
• Employees of Yale Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science - complimentary, registration required
• Exhibitors - $3,000

*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 the mailing address below. You may also e-mail a pdf copy of your verification letter to cme@yale.edu. 

If paying via check, include conference name in the memo, make check payable to Yale University and send to:

Center for Continuing Medical Education

Yale School of Medicine

333 Cedar Street

PO Box 208052

New Haven, CT 06520-8052

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

Yale School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 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, to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all its educational programs.  All faculty participating as speakers in these programs are required to disclose any relevant financial relationship(s) they (or spouse or partner) have with a commercial interest that benefits the individual in any financial amount that has occurred within the past 12 months; and the opportunity to affect the content of CME about the products or services of the commercial interests.  The Center for Continuing Medical Education will ensure that any conflicts of interest are resolved before the educational activity occurs.

Venue Information & Driving Directions

This conference will be held at the Anlyan Center for Medical Research and Education, 1st Floor Auditorium, 300 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT.

From I-95 North or South: Leave I-95 at Exit 47 (Downtown New Haven/Rte 34). This puts you onto an exit expressway. Merge onto CT-34 W via Exit 1 toward Downtown New Haven. Follow the short expressway, and merge into the left lane after the traffic light; the entrance to the parking garage will be on your left. Visitor parking available in Air Rights Garage (see parking information below) or use the Howard Avenue Garage (see below).

From I-91 South: Leave I-91 South at Exit 1 (Downtown New Haven/Rte 34). This exit puts you onto a short expressway. Follow the short expressway, and merge into the left lane after the traffic light; the entrance to the garage will be on your left. Visitor parking available in the Air Rights Garage (see parking information below) or use the Howard Avenue Garage (see below).

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Parking Information

The Air Rights Garage is open 24 hours a day and located between North and South Frontage roads, straddling York St. Rates: 0-3 hours - $3 per hour, 4-10 hours - $12 flat rate, 10-24 hours - $18 flat rate. Walking from the garage, head southwest on York Street toward Cedar Street, for approximately 80 feet. Turn left onto Cedar Street. Continue down Cedar Street until you arrive at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Cedar Street. The Anlyan Center will be across the street.

Howard Avenue Garage, 800 Howard Ave, New Haven, CT 06519, opposite from Yale-New Haven Hospital and next to the Yale Physicians Building. The garage is located in between the streets of Davenport and Congress. It is open from 6 am to 9 pm during week days only. Rates: $3 per hour. Walking from the garage, head south toward Congress Avenue for approximately 300 feet. Turn left onto Congress Avenue and continue walking until you arrive at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Cedar Street. The Anlyan Center is located at this intersection.

The New Haven Parking Authority, (203) 946-8936, can provide further assistance for rate information.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (7.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (7.25 hours)

The registration form for this activity is currently unavailable.

No faculty are available for this activity at this time.

Friday, October 9, 2020

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