Announcing 2024 ASCRS Leadership and Award Honorees
The ASCRS Executive Committee and Leadership Committee convened earlier this month for a strategic planning meeting where, among other orders of business, discussions were had and decisions made for 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting awards, as well as selection of the next ASCRS Secretary and other committee positions.
Click here to read the full announcement of the new 2024 ASCRS Secretary, ASCRS Annual Meeting Program Chair, Refractive Surgery Clinical Committee Chair, and Digital Clinical Committee Chair. The individuals who will be honored with distinguished lectures at the 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting were also announced here.
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.
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.
Collaboration with Industry: How to Get Started and Foster a Balanced Relationship
Working with industry can be a win, win, win. Physicians provide perspectives on what they need to improve patient care. Industry gains expertise and insights from those directly in the field. Patients, ultimately, are better served through innovation and collaboration.
But just how do you get involved with industry? Watch this webinar for some pearls that are relevant for any career stage:
Submit a Nomination for the Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award
The ASCRS Foundation is accepting nominations until September 15 for the Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award, which honors the important humanitarian work in the field of cataract blindness and disability in the U.S. and around the world.
This award recognizes the exceptional career of a humanitarian and, through the generous endowment of David and Victoria Chang, will donate $100,000 to a charitable ophthalmology organization of the honoree’s choice.
Nominations submitted in prior years remain active and under consideration for the ASCRS Nominating Committee to review and present to the ASCRS Foundation Board of Directors.
Important Dates
July 24–October 9, 2023: Call for Submissions
Oct 8–14, 2023: ASCRS Foundation National Sight Week
April 5–8, 2024: ASCRS Annual Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts
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