Chicagoland Midwest Retina Update 5th Meeting

Chicagoland Midwest Retina Update 5th Meeting

Saturday, May 16, 2015

7:00 AM - 5:40 PM

Swissotel Chicago

323 E. Upper Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60601

Distinguished Honorary Guest

George A. Williams, MD
Professor and Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Director, Beaumont Eye Institute
Royal Oak, MI

Course Directors

Ahmed Abdelsalam, MD, FACS
Founder and Managing Partner
Chicagoland Retinal Consultants, LLC
Chicago, Illinois

Tamer Mahmoud, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Duke University Eye Center
Durham, North Carolina

Ticket Pricing

Early bird registration is available through April 9th for $245. Beginning April 10th the fee to attend will be $295. Participants who register after April 30th will pay $345 and registrations will be taken on-site on May 16th based on availability.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this acitivity, participants will be able to:

• Analyze scientific evidence supporting available and emerging therapeutic regimens for the management of age-related macular degeneration
• Compare and contrast pharmacologic therapies for diabetes-related retinopathy or macular edema
• Discuss how recent advances in surgical techniques impact treatment regimens for ocular diseases and reduce potential complications

Credit Designation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning (ACHL) and Chicagoland Eye & Retina Foundation. ACHL is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Target Audience

The target audience for this program is retina specialists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals involved in retina health.

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For conference information, please contact:

Sarah Rimmele
srimmele@bmctoday.com
484-581-1819

OR

Cherylnn Norman
cnorman@hauserross.org
815-756-8571