Saturday, January 19, 2019

Mid-Winter Pediatric Ophthalmology Symposium

8:00 AM to 12:45 PM

OLIPHANT MARSHALL AUDITORIUM
KELLOGG EYE CENTER
1000 WALL STREET
ANN ARBOR, MI 

ON-LINE, EMAIL, FAX and PHONE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED, but if you missed your opportunity to register online, we welcome you to register at the symposium this Saturday, January 19 between 8:00 – 8:30 am. To register quickly, you must download and complete the registration form and bring it with you. 

The Mid-Winter symposium provides a comprehensive review of pediatric ophthalmology, including clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management from our guest and in-house speakers. 

Description

Ocular problems and strabismus in children present unique challenges to ophthalmology practices. This Symposium will aid participants in understanding and handling such challenges. Recent developments in pediatric ophthalmology will be discussed. Improving outcomes of craniosynostosis will also be discussed.

Target Audience

This activity is appropriate for:
House Officers, Medical Students, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Other Healthcare Professionals, Physician Assistants, Physicians, Technicians

In the fields of:
Ophthalmology, Pediatrics

Learning Objectives

At the end of this activity, participant should be able to:

  1. Implement diagnostic and treatment options for common pediatric ophthalmologic disorders
  2. Recognize indications and advantages of treatment for amblyopia and strabismus
  3. Improve outcomes of craniosynostosis and referring patients appropriately

Accreditation and Credit Designation

The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Michigan Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Guest Speakers

Linda R. Dagi, M.D.

Linda R. Dagi, MD

Ophthalmologist, Department of Ophthalmology
Director, Adult Strabismus Service
Director, Pediatric Strabismus Service
Director, Ophthalmology Quality Assurance
Boston Children’s Hospital
Alex V. Levin, MD, MHSc, FRCSC

Alex V. Levin, MD, MHSc, FRCSC

Chief, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics
Robison D. Harley, MD Endowed Chair in Pediatric
Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics
Wills Eye Hospital

University of Michigan and Kellogg Eye Center Speakers

Dr. Steven Archer

Steven M. Archer, MD

Ida Lucy Iacobucci Collegiate Professorship in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Dr. Sherry Day

Sherry H. Day, OD, FAAO

Clinical Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Section Leader, Vision Care, Contact Lens and Low Vision Rehabilitation
Dr. Monte Del Monte

Monte A. Del Monte, MD

Skillman Professor in Pediatric Ophthalmology
Emeritus Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Professor, Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases
Section Leader, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
Dr. Christopher Gappy

Christopher Gappy, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Medical Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Clinic

Smriti Mohan, MD

Clinical Lecturer, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology