CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION The Wilmer Eye Institute’s 36th Annual Current Concepts in Ophthalmology March 11-15, 2019 Hotel Talisa Vail, Colorado This activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. SAVE THE DATES! 32nd Annual Course Thomas B. Turner Building Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland December 5-6, 2019 37th Annual Course Hotel Talisa – Vail, Colorado March 9-13, 2020 The Wilmer Eye Institute’s 36th Annual Current Concepts in Ophthalmology DESCRIPTION 4. Formulate current and advanced medical and surgical treatment strategies as well as imaging with correspond- This Current Concepts course will highlight the recent devel- ing ocular conditions, including: glaucoma, retina, anterior opments regarding diagnosis as well as medical and surgical segment including “dry eye”, uveitis, refractive surgery and therapy of common eye diseases. The participant should get laser assisted cataract and corneal transplant surgery. a comprehensive review of the most current concepts in the 5. Discuss new medical techniques, therapies and relevant management of ophthalmology by experts across the breadth clinical trials. of the field. For example, clinical trials and other evidence in the peer-reviewed literature over the past few years have 6. Evaluate emerging literature on the efficacy, safety, and changed the approach to managing cataract including IOL cost-effectiveness of femtosecond-assisted laser cataract technology and femtosecond assisted laser cataract surgery, surgery. corneal disease including dry eye disease, keratoplasty, and 7. Summarize the latest developments for the management of collagen cross linking, glaucoma and minimally-invasive glau- anterior and posterior segment problems. coma surgical devices, as well as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusions. Furthermore, the 8. Assess the latest developments for the management of pedi- role of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and other imag- atric ophthalmology and strabismus conditions. ing advances are expanding the understanding of the anatomy 9. Describe unique considerations for cataract surgery in of the anterior and posterior segment of the eye. This course patients with comorbid glaucoma. will address the ongoing pattern of registrants with repeat requests for demonstrations of the latest surgical techniques and medical therapies, questions regarding practice manage- ACCREDITATION STATEMENT ment issues and clarification of legislative updates. There is a demand for expert education of new techniques and medical The Johns Hopkins University School of therapies as well as the need for elucidation of associated clin- Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation ical trials, and this course provides extensive coverage of that. Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educa- tion for physicians. WHO SHOULD ATTEND This activity is intended for Ophthalmologists and CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT Optometrists The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 29.50 AMA PRA Category 1 OBJECTIVES Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensu- rate with the extent of their participation in the activity. After attending this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to: 1. Integrate prescribed medical and surgical treatment options POLICY ON SPEAKER AND PROVIDER DISCLOSURE into everyday practice. It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of 2. Assess the perioperative use of antibiotic and anti-inflam- Medicine that the speaker and provider globally disclose matory agents in patients undergoing eye surgery. conflicts of interest. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine OCME has established policies that will identify and 3. Examine external legislative and internal practice issues resolve conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. impacting the field of ophthalmology. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to presentation of the education. General Information REGISTRATION EQUIPMENT RENTAL Early Registration Venture Sports ................................................... (970) 479-1510 Sunday, March 10, 2019 reservations.avonventuresports.com/JHU 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Convenient and discounted ski and snowboarding equipment Registration rental is available at Venture Sports located on the lobby level Monday, March 11, 2019 of Hotel Talisa. 6:30 - 7:00 a.m. LIFT TICKETS LOCATION SKI.com .............................................................. (800) 950-9378 Hotel Talisa eventtrax.ski.com/wilmer-vail-2019 1300 Westhaven Drive Advance sale discount lift tickets can be purchased through Vail, Colorado 81657 Mike Beltracchi at SKI.com (970) 476-7111 HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION FEES Hotel reservation cut-off date: February 18, 2019 Register Online: hopkinscme.cloud-cme.com/aph.aspx?P=5&EID=14671 A limited block of sleeping rooms has been reserved for your convenience and will be available on a first come, first served Methods of Payment: We require full payment prior to the basis. start of the activity. On-site payments by credit card only. The registration fee includes instructional materials, continental Make your reservation online at http://bit.ly/JHWCCIO or call breakfasts and refreshment breaks. the hotel directly and specify that you are attending the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute’s 36th Annual Current Concepts Physicians ......................................................................... $725 in Ophthalmology to receive the special group rate of $419 Residents*/Fellows*/Nurses/NPs/PAs/ single or double, plus a $25 per day resort fee and tax. Valet Allied Health Professionals ............................................... $450 Parking is available on site for $30 per night for registered hotel guests. Optometrists ...................................................................... $450 *with verification of status Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check out time is 12:00 noon. You will receive a confirmation by e-mail. If you have not received it by March 5, 2019, call (410) 502-9636 to confirm that TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS you are registered. A transcript of attendance will be available Travel World Travel............................................. (301) 729-6446 upon attestation of your credit hours and submission of the Email ................................... [email protected] post activity online evaluation. Hours: Monday – Friday ............................9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Johns Hopkins University reserves the right to cancel orpostpone any activity due to unforeseen circumstances. In GROUND TRANSPORTATION this event, the University will refund the registration fee but is not responsible for travel expenses. Additionally, we reserve the Epic Mountain Express ...................................... (970) 754-7433 right to change the venue to a comparable venue. Under such epicmountainexpress.com/group_redirect?code=JHU19 circumstances registrants will be notified as soon as possible. Roundtrip ground transportation is available from either Denver or Vail-Eagle Country Airport to Hotel Talisa via the Epic Mountain Express, the official ground transportation agency for this activity. Reference Group code “JHU19” when making your reservation via phone. General Information LATE FEE AND REFUND POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT A $50 late fee applies to registrations received after 5:00 p.m. Applications for commercial support from health care related ET on March 5, 2019. A handling fee of $50 will be deducted industries are pending. A complete list of contributors will be for cancellation. An additional fee may apply for cancellation provided in the syllabus. Please note that commercial support of other events, including workshops and social activities. received is solely for the educational component of the activity Refund requests must be received by fax or mail by March 5, and will not be used to provide food and beverage. 2019. No refunds will be made thereafter. Transfer of registra- Please note: The Physician Payments Sunshine Act was enacted tion to another Johns Hopkins activity in lieu of cancellation by Congress to increase public awareness of financial relation- is not possible. ships between drug and medical device manufacturers and physicians. In compliance with the requirements of this Act, SYLLABUS the commercial supporter/s of this activity may require the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to report certain The syllabus will be accessible online and via your mobile professional information (such as name, address, National device in the CloudCME App prior to the activity. All regis- Provider Identifier (NPI), and State License number) of physi- trants will receive a syllabus booklet including paper for note cian attendees who receive complimentary food and beverage taking. This is included in the cost of your registration. in conjunction with a CME activity. The commercial supporter is required to submit the collected data to the Centers for HOW TO OBTAIN CREDIT Medicare and Medicaid Services which will then publish the data on its website. Post activity, an online evaluation will be available to attend- ees to evaluate the activity and individual presentations and to identify future educational needs. Upon completion of the evaluation, the learner must attest to the number of hours TO REGISTER OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION in attendance. Credits earned will be added to the learner’s transcript and immediately