Small-Group Setting & Hands-On Experience at BRiCS
There are several things that make the ASCRS Business of Refractive Cataract Surgery (BRiCS) Summit unique, but perhaps one of the most valuable aspects of this inaugural meeting, taking place September 27–28 in Irving, Texas, is its small-group setting.
By limiting the class size, the BRiCS Summit environment will be ripe for faculty-attendee interaction and impactful learning. There will be 7 hands-on learning lab sessions where attendees will put what they’ve learned from expert faculty into action, solidifying lessons learned and beginning ongoing mentorship between attendees and faculty.
There are still a couple of weeks left to enroll in this new offering, which includes an intensive, in-person course and the take-home resource library.
Catch the Latest Episode of ASCRS Grand Rounds
The latest installment of ASCRS Grand Rounds is available to watch now.
This episode covers the case of “A Different White Dot Syndrome,” presented by Asmaa Zidan, MD, with program co-chairs Soroosh Behshad, MD, and Nandini Venkateswaran, MD, and faculty Brenton Finklea, MD, Deborah Jacobs, MD, and Praneetha Thulasi, MD.
Watch the episode, which is eligible for CME, here.
Submit a Nomination for the Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award
The ASCRS Foundation is accepting nominations for the Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award, established in 2017 to honor 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.
Submit a nomination for the Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award—due October 1.
Deadline extended! Applications for the Young Eye Surgeons International Service Grant are still being accepted. This grant opportunity was created to inspire young eye surgeons to become involved with global eyecare on a long-term basis. Click here to apply by September 22.
Upcoming ASOA Encore Presentation
The American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) is preparing for its next ASOA Encore session as part of an online series based off of popular sessions from the 2024 ASOA Annual Meeting. These sessions are being re-presented live in a webinar format due to popular demand and relevance.
Tune in to “From Gen Z to the Silent Generation: Creating Harmony in the Workplace” on September 19 from 2:00–3:00 p.m.
ASOA Encore sessions are free for ASCRS members who attended the 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting; email [email protected] to receive the registration code for free access. ASCRS members can also purchase access to the sessions and are, of course, encouraged to share information about relevant upcoming sessions with their practice staff members.
Did you know? ASCRS and ASOA members receive discounts on ASOA Career Hub services. Click here to create an account and get started.
Catch Up on These Special Member Messages
In honor of the 50th anniversary of ASCRS, member ophthalmologists from the 50 states are sending in their perspectives on the Society, sharing its impact on their career, and talking about its influence on the specialty as a whole.
Stay tuned each week through April 2025 for a new perspective.
This week’s perspectives come from Sumitra Khandelwal, MD, of Texas. Watch her video here.
Important Resources
- ASCRS Business of Refractive Cataract Surgery Summit: Take your practice from good to great. September 27–28 | Irving, Texas
- ASCRS Live: In-person education and networking coming to nine cities across the U.S.
- ASCRS Annual Meeting: April 25–28, 2025 | Los Angeles, California
- CME 24/7: Your source for the latest online CME from ASCRS; member login required
- Calculators and Tools: Essential tools for your practice
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