COS December 2016 Conference
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This Month's Guest Speaker Chair, Department of Ophthalmology; Director of the Beaumont Eye Institute and Vice Chief of Surgical Services for Academic Affairs at William Beaumont Hospital -- Royal Oak, MI
Lecture Title: "Big Data and Retinal Disease" George A. Williams, MD, graduated from the Northwestern University School of Medicine and completed a residency in ophthalmology and fellowship training in retinal and vitreous diseases at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Williams has published over 200 articles and book chapters in the field of vitreoretinal surgery. He has participated as principal investigator or co-investigator in more than 20 clinical trials. He is on the Board of Trustees of The American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is a recipient of the Special Recognition Award, the Secretariat Award and the Senior Achievement Award of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He is past chair of the Retina Ophthalmic Technology Assessment Committee and a member of the Health Policy Committee of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He represents the American Academy of Ophthalmology as a member of the Relative Value Update Committee of the American Medical Association. He is past president of the American Society of Retinal Specialists and the Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. He serves on the editorial board of the journals, Retina, Retinal Physician, Retinal Cases and Brief Reports and Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. Dr. Williams is an associate examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of The Retina Society, The Macula Society, the American Society of Retina Specialists, the Association of University Professors in Ophthalmology and the Club Jules Gonin. CME financial disclosure: The speaker's conflict of interest disclosure will be made at the time of the conference. |
Meeting InformationLocation:
 Gleacher Conference Center 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr., Chicago Discounted parking with validation in the NBC Tower garage Date: Monday, December 5, 2016 Time:
Note earlier starting time!!!
5:30 p.m. - Reception
6:00 p.m. - Dinner 6:25 p.m. - Business meeting 6:30 p.m. - Krill Lecture - Dr. Williams: "Big Data and Retinal Disease" 7:30 p.m. - Rabb Case presentations & Discussion 8:30 p.m. - Adjourn 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.
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Educational ItemsCourse Director: Suri Dwarakanathan, MD Target Audience: Practicing ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents and fellows 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. Commercial Support |
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.