Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology 51ST ANNUAL MEETING PROGRAM Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology WE ARE PLEASED TO ACKNOWLEDGE WITH GRATITUDE OUR CURRENT SUPPORTERS: • PLATINUM: Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc. • DIAMOND: Allergan Foundation DISCLOSURES: THIS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY: • an independent medical educational grant from Shire • a grant from Bausch + Lomb The Educating the Educators reception is supported in part by the SF Match. The Research Directors Membership Luncheon is supported by Lions Eye Institute. AUPO BOARD OF PROGRAM DIRECTORS MEDICAL STUDENT RESEARCH DIRECTORS AUPO STAFF TRUSTEES COUNCIL EDUCATORS COUNCIL COUNCIL Timothy R. Losch Oscar A. Cruz, MD Laura L. Wayman, MD Susan H. Forster, MD William J. Brunken, PhD Director, SF AMS President President President President Director, SF Match Keith D. Carter, MD Shahzad I. Mian, MD Rukhsana G. Mirza, MD Patricia D’Amore, PhD Lisa L. Brown President-Elect President-Elect President-Elect President-Elect Client Services Manager Assistant Director, SF AMS Julia A. Haller, MD Thomas A. Oetting, MD Linda Lippa, MD David J. Calkins, PhD Past President Past President Past President Past President Amber J. Mendez Client Services Manager Steven E. Feldon, MD, MBA R. Michael Siatkowski, MD JoAnn Giaconi, MD John Danias, MD, PhD Executive Vice President Director-at-Large Secretary Member-at-Large Erik Rosales Client Services Coordinator Russell Van Gelder, MD, PhD Jake Waxman, MD Jamie B. Rosenberg, MD Trustee-at-Large Director-at-Large Member-at-Large Michael A. Paulos Meeting Manager, SF AMS Paul Sternberg, Jr, MD Laura K. Green, MD Emily B. Graubart, MD Trustee-at-Large Director-at-Large Member-at-Large Kathleen Mitchell FCC Manager Roger F. Steinert, MD Grace Sun, MD Prithvi Sankar, MD Trustee-at-Large Director-at-Large Member-at-Large Dennis Thomatos Manager, SF Match Paul P. Lee, MD, JD Trustee-at-Large Damien Joseph CAS Manager, SF Match Gina Minato Production Project Manager, SF AMS Welcome I would like to welcome you to the 51st annual meeting of Our popular “Breakfast with Colleagues” will be held on Friday the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology and Saturday mornings, allowing increased access to these (AUPO) being held January 25–28, 2017 in San Diego, roundtable discussions. In addition, we have vibrant sessions California. The AUPO Board of Trustees in conjunction with planned throughout the meeting by our Program Director, the associate member leadership councils, have worked to Medical Student Educator, and Research Director councils. develop a relevant program addressing the priorities of our academic missions of research, education and patient care. We The meeting will wind up Saturday with an enlightening have several priority programs that we believe are particularly symposium on wellness and work-life balance, followed by applicable to our own leadership roles. Our meeting kicks off informative and practical workshops. with the inaugural “Bootcamp for New Chairs,” moderated With this annual meeting, AUPO continues in its mission to by Russell Van Gelder and Donald Budenz. Our plenary represent and promote academic ophthalmology. Active session starts with Thursday’s symposium, “New Payment participation by all our members ensures that we fully Models and Ophthalmology,” coordinated by Paul Sternberg represent the entire membership. and George Williams. If you have a unique area of expertise or want to become more We will recognize our educators with the Straatsma Award involved in AUPO activities, express your interest to a member for Excellence in Resident Education presented by Steven of the Board of Trustees or to our EVP, Steven Feldon. Gedde. Additionally, Rukhsana Mirza will receive the award for Excellence in Medical Student Education. The President’s Symposium on Friday, “The Journey from Oscar A. Cruz, MD Medical Student to Ophthalmology Resident,” will highlight President AUPO how we attract medical students to our specialty with a focus on increasing diversity in our residency programs and our profession. Table of Contents 2 Meeting Information 13 AUPO Annual Meeting Program 3 AUPO History 18 Spouse/Personal Guest Program 4 Past Meetings and Presidents 21 Administrator Program 5 Awards 25 Coordinator Program 8 AUPO Schedule at a Glance 26 New Members 11 Educating the Educators Program 27 Hotel Map 2 AUPO 2017 Annual Meeting Meeting Information AUPO MISSION CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS REGISTRATION HOURS The mission of AUPO is to serve, strengthen, Continental breakfast is available each day of the Tuesday, January 24, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM and represent departments of ophthalmology; meeting. Please review the program schedules for Wednesday, January 25, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM to provide support, information, and leadership times and locations. Thursday, January 26, 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM opportunities to department chairs, program Friday, January 27, 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM directors, and other faculty members; to promote LUNCH BREAKS Saturday, January 28, 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM excellence in ophthalmic education; to foster vision The hotel offers several options for lunch on research and to promote ethical practice and property including: Marina Kitchen Restaurant DISPLAY OR DISTRIBUTION OF MATERIALS excellence in eye care to ensure the best possible & Bar, Tequila Bar & Grille, Roy's, and Starbucks. AUPO has retained use of the Marriott Marquis San vision for the public. Diego Marina Hotel to enable registered members BREAKFAST WITH COLLEAGUES NETWORKING and guests to participate in Society-sponsored MEETING OBJECTIVES ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS educational and informational activities. Display After attending this program, participants should Advance sign-ups for the two Breakfast with or distribution of non-sponsored information or be able to: Colleagues Networking Roundtable sessions are advertising in or on the property, except at exhibit posted on the AUPO message board. Seating is tables and on the AUPO notice board, is prohibited. • Discuss timely information from multiple limited per table, so if your plans change after Violation of this policy will result in confiscation external sources that facilitate growth of registering please update the list accordingly. If a and disposal of the material. the academic missions in ophthalmology: table is full, advance registrants have first option research, education, and patient care. for the seats at the table up to 10 minutes after the PHOTOGRAPHING AND RECORDING OF session starting time. If seats are still available on EXHIBITS, POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS • Facilitate collaborative discussions leading to the sign-up list, you may sign up on a first come, No portion of the program or posters may be best practices in academic ophthalmology. first serve basis. photographed, audio-recorded, or video-recorded • Develop consensus around newly introduced without the written consent of AUPO and the educational techniques for training of BANQUET presenter. Attendees wishing to photograph or medical students, ophthalmology residents The banquet on Friday, January 27, is a plated, sit- videotape an exhibit must secure permission from and fellows. down dinner. Dinner attire is appropriate. A copy of the exhibiting company before doing so. the banquet menu is posted on the AUPO message TARGET AUDIENCE board. Table reservations are NOT necessary; if you QUESTIONS? AUPO’s annual meeting serves as a forum for feel strongly about reserving a table, please see If you have questions regarding AUPO or the annual members, associate members, and guests to staff at the registration desk by Friday, January 27, meeting, please stop by the Registration Desk in attend symposia and workshops addressing topics 3:00 PM and provide one name for the table. Staff the Marina Ballroom Foyer for staff assistance. of interest or concern for chairs, residency program will create a reserved table sign. Seating is 10 directors, associate residency program directors, people maximum per table; please do not request research directors, medical student education exceptions. Reserved tables must have 10 guests. directors, administrators, and residency program coordinators of ophthalmology departments. SPEAKER READY ROOM Presenters must submit their final PowerPoint to the CME CREDIT audio/visual staff no less than 4 hours prior to their Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits are presentation. A speaker ready room is available in not available for this meeting. Conference Room 1 as follows: Tuesday, January 24, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM WI-FI INTERNET ACCESS Wednesday, January 25, 6:30 AM – 4:45 PM Wi-Fi internet access is not available in the AUPO Thursday, January 26, 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM meeting rooms. Friday, January 27, 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday, January 28, 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM EXHIBITS Tabletop exhibits will be on display Wednesday, January 25 – Saturday, January 28. AUPO 2017 Annual Meeting 3 AUPO History The Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) was founded in 1966 by several leaders in academic ophthalmology as an organization dedicated to research and education. The mission of AUPO is to serve, strengthen, and represent departments of AUPO Secretary-Treasurers and ophthalmology; to provide support, information, and leadership opportunities to department Executive Vice President History chairs, program directors, and other faculty members; to promote excellence in ophthalmic education; to foster vision research and to promote ethical practice and excellence