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Forward37th Annual Midwinter Retina Symposium: New Horizons in Retina
This course will describe the latest technological advances and breakthroughs in the areas of retina, gene therapy, stem cell, advanced imaging and other clinical and surgical topics, and how they can best be applied to clinical practices.
Target Audience
This educational activity is aimed at practicing ophthalmologists, subspecialty ophthalmologists, fellows, residents, optometrists, medical students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, vision scientists and retina photographers.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this activity, I will be able to:
- Describe the pathophysiology of ophthalmologic diseases, such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration in light of new information provided by recent clinical trials.
- Discuss new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in ophthalmic patient care.
- Integrate information on quality improvement and advances in stem cell and gene therapy.
DIRECTIONS
The Medical College of Wisconsin is located on the campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center in Milwaukee. The main entrance is located on 87th street, just south of Watertown Plank Road.
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Current road construction will impact travel to MCW. Please visit www.mrmccampus.org/zoo-interchange for more detailed information.
PARKING
Free parking is available directly across the street from the college main entrance. Event parking signage will be located at the entrance to the lot.
Travel
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Crowne Plaza Hotel
10499 West Innovation Drive
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
www.crowneplazamilwaukee.com
For rates and to reserve a room, please contact Sarah, MCW corporate account handler for Crowne Plaza, at (414) 389-8563.
Program Director
William J. Wirostko, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology
& Visual Sciences
All persons who have control of content have NO financial relationships to disclose, except the following:
| Name | Company | Role |
| Ajay Kuriyan, MD | Allergan | Speaker |
| Alimera | Speaker | |
| Regeneron | Speaker |
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Commercial Support Number 6, all in control of content disclosed any relevant financial relationships. These relationships were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest resolution process and resolved
ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 5.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 5.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Available Credit
- 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 5.00 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.
Price
This course is complimentary for fellows, residents and students; however, registration is required. For instructions on how to receive your complimentary registration, please contact Mary Schafer at 414-955-7840 or [email protected] before attempting to register online.