XXXVII Inter-American Course in Clinical Ophthalmology An Advanced Course in Clinical Ophthalmology November 22-25, 2015 Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami,florida,USA
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute XXXVII Inter-American Course in Clinical Ophthalmology November 22-25, 2015 Bascom Palmer Eye Institute would like to invite you to come to Miami to participate in our XXXVII Inter-American Course in Clinical Ophthalmology. The Inter-American Course is designed for practicing ophthalmologists in Latin America and the Caribbean, to provide maximum emphasis on practical approaches to select clinical problems. Held every year in Miami following the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, hundreds of ophthalmologists from over 30 countries benefit from the knowledge and expertise shared by an outstanding guest faculty, as well as the faculty of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. In addition to the course material presented with simultaneous English-Spanish translation, more than 50 commercial exhibitors participate in an accompanying trade show. Program Directors Eduardo C. Alfonso, MD Paul F. Palmberg, MD, PhD Victor L. Pérez, MD
PROGRAM Subject to Change Saturday, November 21, 2015 3:00 Early Registration 5:00 pm Sunday, November 22, 2015 7:50 am Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:50 Welcome Remarks 9:00 Cataract 10:30 Imaging 12:00 pm Group Photograph 12:30 Exhibits 1:00 Lunch 2:00 Retina I 3:30 Refreshment Break 4:00 Retina II 5:00 Questions and Answers 5:30 Opening Ceremony & Raffle Monday, November 23, 2015 7:00 am Continental Breakfast 8:00 Glaucoma Videos 9:00 Glaucoma I 10:30 Refreshment Break 11:00 Glaucoma II 12:30 pm Exhibits 1:00 Lunch 2:00 Cornea and External Diseases 3:30 Refreshment Break 4:00 Ocular Surface Diseases Symposium 5:30 Raffle
Tuesday, November 24, 2015 7:00 am Continental Breakfast 8:00 Cataract Videos 9:00 Refractive Surgery I 10:30 Refreshment Break 11:00 Refractive Surgery II 12:30 pm Exhibits 1:00 Lunch 2:00 Low Vision 3:30 Refreshment Break 4:00 Pediatric Ophthalmology 5:30 Raffle 7:00 La Fiesta Cocktail Reception and Dance 9:00 pm Wednesday, November 25, 2015 7:00 am Continental Breakfast 8:00 Oculoplastics Videos 9:00 Oculoplastics 10:30 Refreshment Break 11:00 Ocular Oncology 12:30 pm Exhibits 1:00 Lunch 2:00 Uveitis 3:30 Refreshment Break 4:00 Neuro-Ophthalmology 5:30 Raffle
SPEAKERS Guest Faculty Dr. Juan F. Batlle Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Dr. Ricardo Brunzini Buenos Aires, Argentina Dr. Rafael T. Cortez Caracas, Venezuela Dr. Jose de la Cruz Chicago, Illinois, USA Dr. Roy Gordon Cole New York, New York, USA Dr. Damien Gatinel Paris, France Dr. Suhas Haldipurkar Mumbai, India Dr. Alice Y. Matoba Houston, Texas, USA Dr. Rafael Muci-Mendoza Caracas, Venezuela Dr. Carmen A. Puliafito Los Angeles, California, USA Dr. Joel S. Schuman Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA Dr. Namrata Sharma New Delhi, India Dr. Jeewan Singh Titityal New Delhi, India Dr. Helen K. Wu Boston, Massachusetts, USA And the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Faculty Hotel ACCOMMODATIONS InterContinental Hotel 100 Chopin Plaza Miami, Florida 33131 Tel. 800-496-7621 or 305-577-1000 http://intercontinental.com Located in Downtown Miami, overlooking Biscayne Bay, the InterContinental Miami is conveniently closet to Miami Beach and adjacent to Bayside Marketplace with its fashionable shops and restaurants. Thoughtfully designed with the business traveler in mind, the stylish rooms and suites all offer spectacular views of Miami. A selection of two restaurants provides guests with the choice of formal or casual dining while the fitness center includes an outdoor pool.
INFORMATION Standard Suite King HOTEL RESERVATIONS For hotel information and reservations, please call the hotel directly at 305-577-1000 or 1-800-496-7621 or you may send an email to bascompalmercurso2016@ihg.com. The special hotel rate is US$195 plus tax per night for single or double for the first 150 reservations. A daily charge of US$3.00 per room, per night will be applied to each room for housekeeping services. Check-in time is 4:00 pm; Check-out time is 12:00 noon. Special rate will apply three days before and three days after the conference based on availability. Bascom Palmer s preferred room block will be released on November 4, 2015. Reservations and deposits received after that date are subject to current rates and availability. Please contact the InterContinental Miami Hotel cancellation policies. For additional information please visit: http://intercontinental.com. CONFERENCE FEES Registration fee is US$500 on or before November 4, 2015 and US$600 after November 4, 2015. Payments can be made in the form of: Major credit cards: MasterCard, VISA, or American Express. (Please do not send any personal checks or cash.) Registration fee includes: Daily continental breakfast Daily lunch and refreshment breaks La Fiesta cocktail reception and dance (for 2 people) Trade show exhibits Raffles Syllabus Other course materials Group photograph
REGISTRATION Space is limited. Please register early by completing the attached registration form and mailing to it with your payment to Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Department of Continuing Medical Education, 1400 NW 10th Avenue, Suite 508, Miami, FL 33136. You may also fax your registration form and payment to 305-326-6518. For additional information: Telephone: 305-326-6110 or E-mail: curso@med.miami.edu CANCELLATION POLICY In case of cancellation, registration fee is not refundable. EARLY REGISTRATION Pre-registered attendees may obtain their registration materials at the Registration Desk in front of the Grand Ballroom at the InterContinental Miami, on Saturday, November 21 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. REGISTRATION HOURS Standard registration hours will be from 7:50 am to 8:50 am on Sunday, November 22 at the Registration Desk in front of the Grand Ballroom at the InterContinental Miami for both new and pre-registered participants. REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION You will receive confirmation of your registration by e-mail within 21 days of receipt of your registration form and payment. SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this conference, please contact Gustavo Rodriguez at (305) 326-6110 before November 4, 2015. NO AMA Continuing Medical Education Credits will be awarded. FOR MORE INFORMATION Telephone: (305) 326-6110 E-mail: curso@med.miami.edu Continuing Medical Education 1400 NW 10th Avenue, Suite 508, Miami, FL 33136 www.bascompalmer.org
Meeting regisration form Bascom Palmer Eye Institute XXXVII Inter-American Course November 22-25, 2015 Registration is limited, so please register early. Have you previously attended the Inter-American Course? Yes No If so, which year did you last attend? First Name (as you wish it to appear on your certificate) Last Name (as you wish it to appear on your certificate) Address Address City/State/Province Country/Zip or Postal Code Telephone (including country and city codes) Fax (including country and city codes) E-mail (confirmations to be sent via e-mail within 21 days) Language Preference: Spanish English Registration fee (Non-refundable): Received on or before November 4 Received after November 4 US$500 US$600 Mastercard Visa American Express Credit card number Expiration date Security Code Name of cardholder Cardholder s signature By mail: Curso Interamericano Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Department of Continuing Medical Education 1400 NW 10th Avenue, Suite 508, Miami, FL 33136 USA By fax: (305) 326-6518 By e-mail: curso@med.miami.edu