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ASCRS This Week July 24 2024

Gain the Knowledge and Resources to Successfully Build a Refractive Cataract Surgery Practice

Advanced-technology implant adoption is low relative to patient demand, and practices that offer these options differentiate themselves and develop a sustainable revenue pathway.

Let the new ASCRS Business of Refractive Cataract Surgery Summit show you how to successfully—and confidently—increase advanced-technology IOL adoption. This new course, spearheaded by ASCRS President Vance Thompson, MD, and developed with experienced program directors, combines intensive in-person instruction* with ongoing support and resources.

Learn more about the course. Enroll now.

*In-person instruction will take place September 27–28 in Irving, Texas.

 

Hear about the ASCRS Business of Refractive Cataract Surgery Summit, the reason behind the Summit, and what it includes in this new webinar with chair and ASCRS President Vance Thompson, MD, and co-directors William Wiley, MD, Dagny Zhu, MD, Patti Barkey, COE, and Carrie Jacobs, COE.  

 

Apply for the 2025 Young Eye Surgeons International Service Grant

The ASCRS Foundation will be accepting grant applications for the 2025 Young Eye Surgeons International Service Grant—now through September 8.

The Young Eye Surgeons International Service Grant was created to inspire young eye surgeons to become involved with global eyecare on a long-term basis. The grant affords the opportunity to participate in healthcare systems, including teaching institutions and community programs, in developing countries.

Working with the ASCRS Foundation and its international partners, recipients will develop a customized international volunteer plan that provides the opportunity for a young eye surgeon to learn first-hand the intricacies behind global eyecare efforts.

To learn more about this grant and to apply, click here

 

 

ASOA Presents Encore of Key Annual Meeting Sessions

The American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators (ASOA) is beginning ASOA Encore, a series of popular sessions from the 2024 ASOA Annual Meeting, that will be re-presented in a webinar format due to popular demand and relevance.

ASOA Encore sessions are free for ASCRS members who attended the 2024 ASCRS Annual Meeting; email [email protected] to receive the registration code for free access. ASCRS members can also purchase access to the sessions and are, of course, encouraged to share information about relevant upcoming sessions with their practice staff members.

Find the full schedule for ASOA Encore presentations here

 

 

Catch Up on These Special Member Messages

In honor of the 50th anniversary of ASCRS, member ophthalmologists from the 50 states are sending in their perspectives on the Society, sharing its impact on their career, and talking about its influence on the specialty as a whole.

Stay tuned each week through April 2025 for a new perspective.

This week’s perspective comes from Himani Goyal, MD, from New York. Watch her video here.

 

 

Submit Your Idea to The Winning Pitch Challenge—Cash Prizes Available! 

The Winning Pitch Challenge had a successful run at Eyecelerator @ ASCRS and its already gearing up for its next chapter at Eyecelerator @ AAO in October! This Shark Tank-like competition offers ophthalmologists the chance to advance their innovative idea that addresses unmet needs in eyecare.

Submissions for The Winning Pitch Challenge at Eyecelerator @ AAO are due August 1

All applicants who advance to Round 2 will receive an industry mentor and guidance for their idea/innovation. From there, the three finalists will advance to Round 3 where they will present live at the Eyecelerator* meeting October 17 in Chicago, Illinois. There they’ll compete for cash prizes worth up to $25,000 and be exposed to many networking opportunities and potential resources! 

Submit your idea today

*Eyecelerator is a partnership between ASCRS and the American Academy of Ophthalmology to support innovation in ophthalmology. 

 

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