COS September 2016 ConferenceMonday, September 19, 2016Guest Speaker:
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This Month's Guest Speaker Philip L. Custer, MD
Washington University Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences St. Louis, MO
Title: Patient Safety in the Life of an Ophthalmologist Dr. Custer is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. He attended both college and medical school at Vanderbilt University before his residency at Washington University. After completing a fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, he returned to St. Louis in 1984. Dr. Custer’s practice is limited to oculofacial surgery. He has been regularly listed among the “Best Doctors in America” and has received the Washington University “Academic Teacher of the Year Award” on several occasions. He is both a national and international lecturer, participating in numerous meetings and visiting professorships. He has published over 60 scientific papers. Areas of interest include enucleation, orbital trauma, and lacrimal surgery. He has been a reviewer for multiple journals and is on the editorial board for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Custer has been active in a number of national organizations, holding committee posts at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), and the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). 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, September 19, 2016 Time: 5:00 p.m. - New! Lecture for Residents
6:00 p.m. - Reception
6:30 p.m. - Dinner
6:55 p.m. - Business meeting 7:00 p.m. - Resident cases & discussion (Loyola and Stroger/CCH) 7:30 p.m. - Guest Lecture - Dr. Custer 8:30 p.m. - Adjourn Registration Advance registration is required. Please register no later than Friday, September 16th. 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 a variety of eye diseases, including retina, glaucoma and cornea conditions. 2. List key factors a surgeon should consider when performing oculoplastics procedures. Commercial Support |
Questions?
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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.