Since it was established in 1893, the Chicago Ophthalmological Society has been dedicated to advancing educational opportunities for ophthalmolmologists in the Chicagoland area. Today, with nearly 300 members in private practice and academia, the COS is one of the oldest and most successful local eye societies nationally. Its members have included some of the most prominent ophthalmologists in the country.
What's New
Beem Fisher Award research paper competition - 2012. CLICK HERE for details. The deadline for submission is April 27, 2012.
The May 2012 monthly meeting featuring Sonia Yoo, MD is scheduled for Monday, May 14. (Please note that this is a new date!) CLICK HERE for details. The title of Dr. Yoo's talk is: "Refractive Surprises After IOL Surgery"
May 2012 CME Claim-- Click on the link below to complete the May monthly meeting CME evaluation and claim. (click on the link or copy and paste it into your web browser) A certificate will then be emailed to you automatically. http://www.yourcesource.com/eval?act=664!05162012
Monthly Meeting CME Claims
Beginning in 2010, we began working with a new joint sponsor for continuing medical education. To claim your CME credits, you will need to complete an onlone evaluation after which your CME certificate will be emailed to you automatically. CLICK HERE for a list of links to the claim forms from previous meetings.
Meeting schedules -- 2011-2012 monthly meeting schedule Schedule for 2012-2013: CLICK HERE
(The following information will be added soon) • General conference information - CLICK HERE • Ophthalmologists - get more information (coming in the near future) • Exhibitors -- This is information for the 2012 meeting just concluded.
Board Members Working items for board of directors (password protected)
Member News
December 1, 2011 -- Dimitri T. Azar, MD, chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, has been named Dean of the UIC College of Medicine, effective December 16, 2011. This appointment follows extensive consultation with representatives of the faculty, students and college leadership which yielded enthusiastic endorsement for the appointment. Dr. Azar has served as Interim Dean since May 1 of this year. Read more...
The History of COS
The Chicago Ophthalmological Society has a long and rich history leading the way in educational opportunities for the ophthalmic community in the Chicago area. The photo to the right is from the 1920 annual meeting at the LaSalle Hotel. (Click on the photo to view a larger image.)
Members or individuals interested in the Chicago ophthalmic community are encouraged to share historical photos with the COS. We simply ask that pictures be submitted in "JPG" electronic format, and that they be free of any copyright restrictions. Contact the COS administrative office if you have a photo to share.
Chicago Traffic
Check on the current traffic and travel times on Chicago area highways . . . CLICK HERE
