Program Description: 

Monthly educational series for Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, community optometrists, residents, fellows, medical students, and researchers.

Key Words: Ophthalmology, Retina, Glaucoma, Retinal diseases, Cornea, Oculoplastic, Neuro-ophthalmology, Uveitis

Target audience: 
  • Ophthalmologists
  • Optometrists
  • Community Physicians 
  • Residents/Fellows 
  • Medical Students
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

  • Explain the genetic basis of developmental eye disorders
  • Describe modern methods of genetic testing
  • Understand functional modeling approaches in analysis of genetic variation
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
William Wirostko, MD
Professor
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
The Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Speaker:
Elena Semina, PhD
Marjorie and Joseph Heil Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Professor of Pediatrics
Professor of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
 
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
  • Elena Semina, PhD
The following persons in control of content disclosed the following financial relationships which were reviewed via the MCW conflict of interest mitigation process and addressed.
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Contact

Name: 
Taylor Schmidt
Email: 
taschmidt@mcw.edu

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 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 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Session date: 
03/06/2024 - 7:00am to 8:00am CST
Location: 
Hybrid/HUB
8701 W. Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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Add to calendar: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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