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 15, 2012..
The December 2011 monthly meeting will feature Pravin Dugel, MD delivering this year's Krill Lecture on Monday, December 5. CLICK HERE for details. December 2011 CME Claim -- Click on the link below to complete the November monthly meeting CME evaluation and claim. A certificate will then be emailed to you automatically.
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.
2012 COS/IAO Joint Conference Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont • Conference information - CLICK HERE • Exhibitors -- view the vendor prospectus page and online booth assignment page (coming soon) • Planning Committee resources (password protected)
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
