National Glaucoma Symposium - July 23-25, 2011 - Brewster, MA
Join the Tradition! The 8th Annual National Glaucoma Symposium will be held at the beautiful Ocean Edge Resort on Cape Cod in Brewster, Massachusetts.
Lectures take place on Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings, with optional Early Riser breakfast sessions and lunch seminars for a total of 17 hours of CE. Speakers include Jose De Jesus, OD; Richard Madonna, OD; Robert Noecker, MD; Bud O'Leary, OD; Diana Shechtman, OD; and J. James Thimons, OD; with the keynote address by Norman Haffner, OD, PhD.
There is a family BBQ for speakers, sponsors and attendees on Saturday night, followed by a beach bonfire and marshmallow roast. Registration for the BBQ must be received by July 15th. There is no walk-in registration available for the BBQ.
Conference registration for the three mornings of lectures from 8:45-12:30 is $375 through June 15 and $425 from June 16 through July 20. One-day rates for the morning lectures are $130 Early Bird and $150 regular. Separate fees apply for the Early Riser lectures from 7:30-8:20 each morning, afternoon lectures from 1:00-2:00 on Saturday and Sunday, and the family BBQ. After July 21, there is a late of $50 added to all CE, if space is available. We cannot guarantee walk-in registration. This conference has sold out in prior years.
THE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MORNING LECTURES AND THE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MORNING EARLY RISER LECTURES ARE NOW FULL.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received by July 18 can receive a refund, less a $25 processing fee, or apply the full registration to a future program. Cancellations received after July 18 can receive a credit of the full registration fee toward a future conference. Please cancel in writing by fax (978-470-4520) or e-mail (nepc@comcast.net).
Conference registration is closed.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
7:30am–8:30am
Early Riser CE: Identifying, Assessing and Managing Progression in Your Glaucomatous Patients
Richard Madonna, OD, FAAO
COPE # 27801-GL. THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL.
8:00am–8:45am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45am–9:45am
Evaluating the Optic Nerve in Glaucoma
Robert Noecker, MD
COPE # 25141-GL
9:45am–10:45am
The Role of Vascular Disease in Glaucoma
Diana Shechtman, OD, FAAO
COPE # 31389-GL
10:45am–12:30pm
Glaucoma Grand Rounds
Richard Madonna, OD, FAAO
COPE # 22455-GL
12:30pm–1:00pm
Lunch in the Exhibit Hall for all attendees
1:00pm–2:00pm
Glaucoma Roundtable: Discussion of Cases
Robert Noecker, MD, J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
Bring us your cases, questions and conundrums! (COPE # 31476-GL). Separate fee applies.
6:00pm–7:30pm
NGS BBQ at the Bay Pines Pavillion at Ocean Edge
A casual buffet at Ocean Edge for attendees, sponsors, speakers and their families. Menu includes: BBQ chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, potato salad, coleslaw, green salad, macaroni & cheese, corn-on-the-cob, watermelon, apple pie, brownies, lemonade, tea & coffee, and a cash bar. This takes place rain or shine in an indoor facility next to the Bay Pines Pool (open during the BBQ for an evening swim). After the BBQ, take a short walk to the beach for a bonfire and marshmallow roast. Register by July 15. THERE IS NO WALK-IN REGISTRATION FOR THE BBQ.
7:30pm–9:00pm
Beach Fire and Marshmallow Roast
All attendees, speakers, sponsors and their families are invited to watch the sun set over the ocean and enjoy a complimentary bonfire and marshmallow roast on the beach at Ocean Edge (weather permitting).
Sunday, July 24, 2011
7:30am–8:30am
Early Riser CE: Challenges in Imaging Technology
Diana Shechtman, OD, FAAO, J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
COPE # 31580-GL. THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL.
8:00am–8:45am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45am–9:45am
Keynote Address -- Glaucoma and Public Health: The Role of Optometry
Norman Haffner, OD, PhD
New! Submitted for COPE approval
9:45am–10:45am
When a Glaucoma Patient Needs More Than Topical Therapeutics or Laser Trabeculoplasty
Robert Noecker, MD
COPE # 27633-GL
10:45am–12:30pm
Controversies in Glaucoma Therapy
Richard Madonna, OD, FAAO, Robert Noecker, MD, J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
COPE # 31496-GL
1:00pm–2:00pm
Lunch & Learn CE Option A: Medical Coding & Reimbursement -- Focus on Glaucoma
Robert Rebello
COPE # 28296-PM. Space is Limited. Separate Fee applies (includes lunch)
1:00pm–2:00pm
Lunch & Learn CE Option B: AMD & Glaucoma
Diana Shechtman, OD, FAAO
COPE # 31388-GL. Space is Limited. Separate Fee applies (includes lunch)
Monday, July 25, 2011
7:30am–8:30am
Early Riser CE: New Technologies in Glaucoma
J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
COPE # 28458-GL. Space is Limited. Separate Fee applies (includes full breakfast)
8:00am–8:45am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:45am–9:45am
Current Topics in Glaucoma
Jose De Jesus, OD, FAAO, Richard Madonna, OD, FAAO, Bud O'Leary, OD
COPE # 31694-GL
9:45am–10:45am
Everyday Health: Women at Risk
Diana Shechtman, OD, FAAO
COPE # 24764-GO
10:45am–12:30pm
The Road to the Future: 10 Clinical Pearls in Glaucoma Management
Richard Madonna, OD, FAAO, J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
COPE # 25763-GL
