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ASCRS This Week August 16, 2023

ASCRS Summer Meeting—That’s a Wrap

Thank you to all attendees, faculty, and industry supporters of the 2023 ASCRS Summer Meeting. The weekend was a success with so many valuable pearls shared, hands-on skills transfer experiences, and networking opportunities. 

 

ASCRS Preoperative OSD Algorithm Part 1: Exploring the Algorithm

The ASCRS Cornea Committee has launched a new program, building upon the experience of the ASCRS Preoperative OSD Algorithm. Join committee members as they provide a guided educational tour of the OSD Algorithm, which was originally released in 2019. 
 
The first of five tours, from the original creators of the algorithm, has been released to include examples for each step in diagnosing and treating preoperative ocular surface disease. This 45-minute program is approved for up to 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.

Find the program here

 

Private Equity Pros and Cons

The trends in how ophthalmology practices run are changing. Hear from the personal advice and experiences of experts on private equity and its pros/cons.

In this webinar, a group of diverse faculty provide perspective and advice on how private equity has played a role in their own careers in ophthalmology:

 

Three New ASCRS Satellite CME Programs On Demand

You asked … we answered. You said you wanted to know more in the areas of glaucoma and lid margin disease. ASCRS’ 2023 Satellite CME Programs—now available online on demand—are focused on just that.

These programs, approved for up to 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM each, include:

See how these 1-hour, deep dives into specific topic areas will expand your expertise!

 

Important Dates 

July 24–October 9, 2023: Call for Submissions

Oct 8–14, 2023: National Sight Week

April 5–8, 2024: ASCRS Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts

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