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.
Learn more about the intensive, in-person course and the take-home resource library. The BRiCS Summit is enrolling now!
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.
Two ASCRS Foundation Opportunities for Young Eye Surgeons
The ASCRS Foundation is accepting applications and nominations for two opportunities for young eye surgeons.
- 2025 Young Eye Surgeons International Service Grant: Applications for this opportunity, which was created to inspire young eye surgeons to become involved with global eyecare on a long-term basis, are due September 8. The grant affords the opportunity to participate in healthcare systems, including teaching institutions and community programs, in developing countries. Click here to apply.
- 2025 Resident Excellence Awards: This award recognizes 10 exemplary residents with consideration given for performance in research, patient care, leadership, and education. Awardees receive a travel grant, 4 nights’ accommodation, complimentary meeting registration, and invitations to select leadership and social events at the 2025 ASCRS Annual Meeting. Nominations are due by November 8. Submit a nomination.
Three ASCRS Live! CME Webinars Open for All
ASCRS Live!, an educational dinner series making its way to several U.S. cities for in-person events this year, also has three online webinars that are open access.
Here’s the lineup of online modules:
- MIGS with faculty Manjool Shah, MD, Lorraine Provencher, MD, Arsham Sheybani, MD, and Tosin Smith, MD
- OSD/Lid Margin with faculty Elizabeth Yeu, MD, Eric Donnenfeld, MD, Nandini Venkateswaran, MD, and Jennifer Loh, MD
- Refractive Surgery Today with faculty Cathleen McCabe, MD, Vance Thompson, MD, Dagny Zhu, MD, and Greg Parkhurst, MD
These webinars are eligible for 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM each.
Interested in attending an in-person ASCRS Live! dinner? Find out if an event is coming to a city near you.
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 James Loden, MD, of Tennessee. Watch his 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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