Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion

The Harvard Department of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion is a two-day course aimed at updating ophthalmologists (including ophthalmology residents and fellows) and vision researchers about the latest advances in ophthalmology clinical care and research. 

New research advances and therapies are changing the practice of ophthalmology. The pace of these advances leads to gaps in knowledge, as practice clinicians face the challenge of keeping up-to date on new information; and competence, as physicians often lack strategies for incorporating these advances into their practices.

This course is designed to address a wide range of gaps in knowledge and competence regarding ophthalmic clinical practice and ophthalmic research. Our program is designed to proportionally cover the anterior and posterior segments of the eye, as well as optics and visual function. Speakers will also address emerging technologies and how to apply them to ophthalmology.  The main goal is to familiarize the audience with new research and updates on emerging clinical practices in the field of ophthalmology. 

The format consists of short didactic lectures, which are each followed by a discussion and an interactive question session with the audience. During the lectures, Harvard faculty members and distinguished alumni will discuss their areas of clinical and/or research expertise.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Discuss new therapeutic and surgical paradigms in areas outside the scope of their own practice areas
2. Recognize the use of smartphone applications and telemedicine in ophthalmology
3. Identify recent advances in neuroprotection and regeneration of the optic nerve
4. Recognize the global burden of corneal disease and the management of these conditions

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Boston Children’s Hospital is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physicians

Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity. 

AAPA accepts AMA category 1 credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Optometrists

Boston Children’s Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 9.5 COPE credit hours. Optometrists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Fees associated with AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ have been provided by the HMS Department of Ophthalmology. Fees associated with COPE credit hours have been provided by the HMS Department of Ophthalmology.