COS May 2017 Conference

Monday, May 22, 2017

Guest Speaker:
Leon Walker Herndon, MD
"MIGS: Can you believe the hype?”

Location -- The Gleacher Conference Center 


Members - Register online - CLICK HERE (website log-in is required)

This Month's Guest Speaker

Dr. Herndon
Professor of Ophthalmology; Chief, Glaucoma
Duke University School of Medicine
Durham, NC 
 

Dr. Herndon received his medical degree in 1991 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also completed his residency in ophthalmology. Dr. Herndon then undertook a Fellowship in glaucoma at Duke University School of Medicine.

Dr. Herndon has an interest in exploring better medical and surgical ways to treat patients and continues to be involved in clinical trials utilizing novel drug-delivery systems and new surgical procedures. He also has a research interest in the differential burden of glaucoma on African-derived populations.

CME financial disclosure:  The speaker's conflict of interest disclosure will be made at the time of the conference.

Meeting Information

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

Date:
   Monday, May 22, 2017

Time:
6:00 p.m. - Reception
6:30 p.m. - Dinner
6:55 - Business meeting 
7:00 - Resident cases & discussion (UIC and Rush)
7:30 - Guest Lecture - Dr. Herndon
8:30 - Adjourn
 

Registration

Advance registration is required. Please register no later than May 19th. 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: Suri Dwarakanathan, MD

Target Audience: Practicing ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents and fellows

Objectives: At the conclusion of the learning activities for the 2016/2017 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 of pediatric eye diseases.

3. List key factors a surgeon should consider when performing combined cataract/glaucoma procedures.

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

Commercial Support
Any exhibiting companies participating will be acknowledged at the time of the meeting.
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 Wednesday, April 19, 2017 03:22 PM