64th Annual Alumni Conference
February 23 - 25, 2012


Sponsored by the Wills Eye Society

 



Sheraton Society Hill
Philadelphia








Continuing Medical Education Credits

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Wills Eye Institute and The Wills Eye Hospital Society.

The Wills Eye Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Full Disclosure Policy

All faculty members participating in continuing medical education programs sponsored by Wills Eye are expected to disclose to the program audiences any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentation(s). Full disclosure will be made at the program.

Purpose and Objectives

This is a three day conference designed for comprehensive ophthalmologists, specialists, and allied health personnel. The conference will review clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to eye problems related to all ophthalmic sub-specialties. In a didactic format, nationally recognized physicians will present the current trends in diseases and treatment options for cornea, retina, oculoplastic surgery, and other ophthalmic topics.

At the conclusion of this conference, participants will be able to:
1) Understand new concepts in the diagnosis and management of various ophthalmic subspecialties.
2) Identify the current treatment modalities for cataract and retinal disease.
3) Improve the quality of personal knowledge by incorporating new medical and surgical therapies and diagnostic tests and procedures.
4) Be more knowledgeable about how healthcare reform will impact their practice patterns and patients access to care.

 

Special Events

Thursday, February 23, 2012
5 p.m.

Cocktail reception for all conference attendees, spouses, and guests immediately following the Free Paper Session 
Wills Eye Institute
Sara and Noel Simmonds Auditorium
Eighth Floor
840 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Friday, February 24, 2012
7 a.m.

Wills Eye Society Board of Governors Meeting
Sheraton Society Hill Hotel

Friday, February 24, 2012
Noon

Annual Alumni Society Business Meeting
Hamilton Room, Sheraton Society Hill Hotel

Friday, February 24, 2012
7 p.m. to Midnight

Wills Eye Society Dinner Dance (Black Tie) 
Union League
140 S Broad Street
Center City Philadelphia
(Wills Eye Society members and invited guests)

Find abstract submission form here

Find disclosure form here


Jurij R. Bilyk, M.D.
Program Director

Contact Kathy Santa Maria for more information
by email: willsconference@willseye.org
by phone: 267-733-9694

Call for Papers
Registration
Exhibitors
Guest Faculty
Physicians' Program
Front Desk Program
Technicians' Program


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