The Chicago Ophthalmological Society Presents the COS Monthly Conference
John Sheppard, MD, MMSc "Successful Surgery for Your Patients with Inflammation: Advances in Biotechnology and Drug Delivery"
Resident Case Presentations by University of Chicago and Stroger/Cook County Hospital
Monday, November 14, 2011 The University of Chicago's Gleacher Conference Center
Registeration Use our ON-LINE registration form (members in good standing, residents & fellows). Online registration for this meeting is now available.
CME Credit Claim We are using a joint sponsor for continuing medical education who offers on immediate, online CME claim system. In order to receive your CME credit, it is important that you go to the online meeting evaluation to complete the form. After you finish it, a CME certificate will be sent to you automatically by email. Click on the following website to access the online CME claim for the November 14, 2011, meeting. (You may need to copy this web address and paste it into your web browser.) http://www.yourcesource.com/eval?act=599!11142011 Meeting Site Information -- CLICK HERE to view details about the location, including discounted parking at the NBC Tower garage.
Printed Brochure -- DOWNLOAD in PDF format
Problems? Contact Rich Paul - email: richardpaul@dls.net
Title: "Successful Surgery for Your Patients with Inflammation: Advances in Biotechnology and Drug Delivery"
Dr. Sheppard is a specialist in corneal transplantation, dry eye syndrome, uveitis, cataract surgery, glaucoma, and premium lens implants. A native of Pittsburgh, he received his bachelors, masters and medical degrees from Brown University on a full Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship. He served four years with the U.S. Navy as the 6th Fleet Medical Officer and Chief of Family Practice. After military service, Dr. Sheppard pursued a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Pittsburgh Eye and Ear Institute and then a fellowship at the University of California-San Francisco. In 1989, Dr. Sheppard was named to the faculty at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He serves as the school's ophthalmology program director and clinical director of the Thomas R. Lee Center of Ocular Pharmacology. He serves on the editorial board for EyeNet Magazine and as an editor for eMedicine online. In addition, he is the medical examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology and the co-founder of EyeRx Research and ProVision Network.
CME Financial Disclosure: Dr. Sheppard has disclosed the following relationships: Alcon (G, C, S); Allergan (G, C, S); Bausch & Lomb (G, C, S); Santen (G, C); Vistakon (G, C, S); Lux (G, C, S); EyeGate (G, C); Abbott (G, C); Science Based Health (G, C, S); SarCode (G, C); Synedgen (C); Insite (G, C); ISTA (G, C, S); Isis (G, C) KEY: G = grant/research support; C = consultant; S = speakers' bureau
Dr. Sheppard
Meeting Information
Location: Gleacher Conference Center 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr. Chicago Discounted parking with validation in the NBC Tower garage Date: Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 Time: 6:00 p.m. - Reception 6:30 p.m. - Dinner 6:55 - Business meeting 7:00 - Resident cases - 15 min. each (U of C and Stroger) 7:30 - Guest Lecture - Dr. Rapuano 8:30 - Adjourn
Registration
Advance registration is required. Please register no later than November 11th. Members in good standing 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.
* Members are considered "in good standing" if their dues are paid by the time of registration for the monthly meeting.
Educational Items
Course Director: Sanjay Rao, MD
Target Audience: Practicing ophthalmologists, ophthalmology residents and fellows Objectives: At the conclusion of this learning activity, the participant should be able to:
1. Describe enhancement to topical vehicles for improved penetration. 2. Discuss appropriate selection of patients for sustained release steroid delivery platforms. 3. Explain potential side-effects for advanced delivery systems.
CME Credit
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through joint sponsorship of the Colorado Foundation for Medical Care, Office of Continuing Education (CFMC OCE) and Chicago Ophthalmological Society. CFMC is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Colorado Foundation for Medical Care designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CFMC has no financial responsibility for this activity.
Commercial Support Grants – There are no educational grants associated with this meeting. Exhibitors – 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: RichardPaul@DLS.net
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.
