Doctors are people, too. Making meaningful connections—with each other, with patients, and within our health systems—is integral to physicians’ health and well-being. The International Conference on Physician Health (ICPH) 2024 is an opportunity for physicians and researchers from Canada, the United States and United Kingdom to learn from each other, network around their work and connect on issues that matter. Showcase your work, share your knowledge and engage your peers by submitting an abstract for written posters, oral, panel and workshop presentations by April 12, 2024.

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Date: October 17 – 19th, 2024

For more information about registration and the conference, click HERE.

To submit an abstract, click HERE.

February 23 – 25, 2024 – JW Marriot Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa – Orlando, Florida

Course Directors:  Sophie Bakri, M.D., Richard TenHulzen, M.D. and Joanne Shen, M.D.

This three-day live and livestream conference offers comprehensive updates in ophthalmology and optometry that can be immediately applied to clinical practice. Topics will include neuro-ophthalmology, glaucoma, retina, cornea and external disease, oculoplastic and orbital surgery, and more.

Target Audience

Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Physicians, Residents, Fellows, Scientist Researcher PhD, Health Professionals

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Describe the evaluation and management of patients with macular degeneration
• Describe common eyelid, lacrimal and orbital disorders
• Identify appropriate management of patients with glaucoma

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

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Registration for the 2023 Sally Letson Symposium Now Open! 

Join us for the 54th Sally Letson Symposium chaired by Dr. Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Dr. Saama Sabeti (Co-chair), University of Ottawa Eye Institute

This year’s topic is “Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery: Sculpting The Path Forward”.

Join us on this 2.5-day program focused on Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery. Discover the cutting edge advancements cornea, including managing endothelial dysfunction, learn key concepts in cataract surgery, with IOL selection and intraoperative technology, and explore innovative refractive surgery techniques with a focus on presbyopia management.

Our esteemed guest speakers will provide engaging lectures and video presentations, guiding you through the material. Plus, special sessions on wellness will equip you with tools to care for yourself and your patients. Don’t miss this opportunity for interactive learning and critical thinking.

Register Today

Preliminary Schedule, Accommodation and Travel Discount Information

Take advantage of our Early Bird rates and register today! We look forward to seeing you September 21-23 at The Westin Hotel in Ottawa.

Early Bird Deadline ends August 15, 2023

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Registration
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Scientific Program and CPD Credits
Danika Nieuwkoop

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Sponsorship
Christine Bruce
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2023 American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting

March 2 – 5, 2023, Austin, Texas

The 2023 American Glaucoma Society Annual Meeting will be held at the Marriott Austin Downtown March 2 – 5, 2023. The meeting will also be offered virtually. 

Join the AGS in celebrating our 2023 honored guests and lecturers!

Guest of Honor – Paul F Palmberg MD, PhD
AGS Lecturer – Pradeep Y Ramulu, MD, PHD
Surgery Day Lecture – Jody R Piltz-Seymour, MD
President’s Award – Anne L Coleman, MD, PHD
Innovator Award – Douglas E Gaasterland MD
International Scholar – Jonathan G Crowston, MD, PhD
Clinician Scientist Lecture – Joshua D Stein, MD, MS
Outstanding Educator – Eydie G Miller Ellis, MD
Humanitarian Award – Alana L Grajewski MD

June 19th – 22nd, 2025

Vancouver Convention Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia

The 2024 COS Annual Meeting will take place in-person in Toronto, Ontario.

This meeting boasts an outstanding international and Canadian faculty presenting the latest in ophthalmic research and practice. The COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition includes invited lectures, scientific papers, wet labs and workshops, as well as networking opportunities and an extensive exhibition of ophthalmic equipment and services.

The COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition brings together ophthalmologists and eye care professionals across the spectrum of vision health, from research to patient care.

Meeting Learning Objectives:

• Integrate into their practice, knowledge and skills gained from the sharing of Canadian and international research and scientific studies;
• Discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases;
• Compare and contrast core concepts, new advances, and clinical experiences by networking with colleagues and internationally renowned keynote speakers;
• Enhance or develop new skills through hands-on learning experience in a Surgical Skills Transfer Course;
• Appraise new and innovative technology and discuss developments in treatment and medical devices with industry representatives in the Exhibition Hall.

For more information, please visit: https://cos-sco.secure-platform.com/site

September 6th to 9th 2023, Berlin, Germany

A 4-day Live Congress, exchanging experience and knowledge, organized by the International Ocular Inflammation Society in the cosmopolitan city of Berlin from 6-9 September, 2023.

It will be a unique gathering of 34 international societies, 14 Sections, free papers and other Special Interest Symposia. The program committee led by Russell Read has already outlined robust scientific sessions, covering the broad spectrum of intraocular and extraocular inflammatory and infectious disorders. Special focus will be led on recent advances in ocular imaging, as well as our current knowledge of the underlying inflammatory pathogenesis of disorders such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Considerable advances have been made in our comprehension of inflammation-related eye diseases, and recent scientific progress has paved the way to novel therapeutic approaches. Moreover, the program will include surgical interventions in uveitis complications such as medical and surgical management of inflammatory ocular surface diseases, keratopathies, glaucoma and retinopathies.

The 17th IOIS Congress will provide a unique opportunity for educational and scientific exchanges for academic and clinical researcher as well as health care professionals and health industry representatives. We value and encourage the active participation and contribution of all professionals interested in ocular inflammation.

COS Forum 2023: Building the Future of Ophthalmology Webinar

Date: January 18, 2023

Time: 7:30-8:30PM ET

Join us for this free virtual event and learn about the future direction of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society. Hear from speakers on Advocacy, Competence by Design, Drug Shortages, and the COS Annual Meeting and Exhibition. We want to hear from you! Participate in polling questions and our lively Q&A, and tell us how we can support you.

The World Conference on Ophthalmology & Eye Care will take place from 21^st to 23^rd August 2023. During 3 science-packed days, top experts in all fields of ophthalmology will connect from around the globe to shape the future of eye care. The program will feature more than 20 innovative sessions and an average of 9 hours of live and engaging content per day! We are excited to make the Eye Care Week 2023 a place where you can learn about the most recent research and practice, network with colleagues, and contribute to the success of the conference. Ophthalmologists, Doctors, Health care professionals, Nurses, Clinicians, Academicians, Medical experts, Students from reputed medical schools, Researchers, Professors, Scientists and experts in the field of ophthalmology will share their novel research findings, innovations and experiences at our global podium. Join us, as we celebrate this edition of extensive sharing of knowledge & the leading practices from the world’s bests in the field of Ophthalmology.

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