COS December 2015 Conference

in conjunction with the

Rabb Retina Study Group

Monday, December 7, 2015

COS Alex E. Krill Memorial Lecture:
Carmen Puliafito, MD, MBA
"OCT Angiography: Will it Replace Fluorescein Angiography"

Plus... Rabb Retina Study Group case presentations

Location -- The Gleacher Conference Center 


Members - Register online
- CLICK HERE
Download the paper (PDF) registration form

This Month's Guest Speaker

Dr. Puliafito 
Carmen Puliafito, MD, MBA, Dean, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
 
Title: OCT Angiography: Will it Replace Fluorescein Angiography  

 

Dr. Puliafito started his career at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School, where he was the founder of the Laser Research Laboratory, director of the Morse Laser Center, a member of the Retina Service, and associate professor of ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School until 1991.  A cum laude graduate of Harvard College and a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Puliafito completed his residency and fellowships in ophthalmic pathology and vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Dr. Carmen A. Puliafito is recognized worldwide as an innovator in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal disease and accomplished leader in academic medicine.  He has served as Dean of the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California since 2007. In this role, he has continued to enhance his reputation as a visionary academic medical leader, a highly effective administrator and educator, and an innovative clinician-scientist.

CME financial disclosure:  Dr. Puliafito has disclosed the following potential conflicts of interest . . . 
Grants/Research support -- Zeiss Meditec Equipment Loan


Meeting Information

Location:
   Gleacher Conference Center
   450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr., Chicago
   Discounted parking with validation in the 
   NBC Tower garage

Date:
   Monday, December 7, 2015

Time:
Note earlier starting time!!!
5:30 p.m. - Reception
6:00 p.m. - Dinner
6:25 - Business meeting 
6:30 - Krill Lecture - Dr. Puliafito:  "New Imaging for Retinal Diseases"
7:15 - Case presentations & Discussion

Registration

Advance registration is required. Please register no later than December 4th. Members of the COS can register using the on-line form. If you are registering a guest or if you otherwise owe a fee, use the paper form which can be downloaded in PDF format.
Annual COS dues includes attendance at the monthly dinners. Therefore, there is no charge for members in good standing.*
 
For non-members, guests and members in arrears, the registration fee is $75. Residents & fellows in training are not charged, but advance registration is still required.
If you do not owe any registration fees, you may fax your form to: 847/680-1682.  Or use the on-line electronic registration form.
Members are considered "in good standing" if their dues are now paid.
 
Download a copy of the printed brochure - CLICK HERE

Educational Items

Course Director: Barry Herst, MD

Target Audience: Practicing ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents and fellows

Objectives:
 At the conclusion of the learning activities for the 2015/2016 academic year, the participant should be able to:

1. Describe advances in medical and surgical management of glaucoma, retina diseases and corneal conditions.

2. Discuss factors relating to diagnosis and treatment involving neuro-ophthalmology conditions.

3. Discuss the development and future utilization of topical medications in treatment of eye diseases..

4. Evaluate new options for management of glaucoma, cornea, retina and other eye diseases, and describe the pros and cons when utilizing them in a comprehensive ophthalmology practice.

Commercial Support
All exhibitors will be acknowledged at the time of the meeting.  Currently, we expect the following companies to participate:   
Alimera Sciences; Genentech, Inc.; and Optos, Inc.


Questions?
Contact the COS office at:  847-680-1666 or by email:  [email protected]

Dinner
We are proud to announce that catering at the Gleacher Center is provided by Wolfgang Puk.  A buffet dinner with several choices of entrees will be available.
Last Updated on Friday, January 29, 2016 02:28 PM