XXXVI Inter-American Course in Clinical Ophthalmology
October 26-29, 2014
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
MIAMI,FLORIDA, USA
An Advanced Course in Clinical Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute XXXVI Inter-American Course in Clinical Ophthalmology October 26-29, 2014
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute would like to invite you to come to Miami to participate in our XXXVI 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 during the week 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. P ROGR AM DIRECTORS
Eduardo C. Alfonso, MD
Paul F. Palmberg, MD, PhD
Victor L. PĂŠrez, MD
PROGRAM Subject to Change
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2014 3:00– 5:00 pm
Early Registration
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 7:50 am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00
Cataract
8:50
10:30
12:00 pm 12:30 1:00 2:00 3:30 4:00 5:00 5:30
Welcome Remarks Imaging
Group Photograph Exhibits Lunch
Retina I
Refreshment Break Retina II
Questions and Answers
Opening Ceremony & Raffle
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014 7:00 am
Continental Breakfast
9:00
Glaucoma I
8:00
10:30 11:00
12:30 pm 1:00 2:00 3:30 4:00 5:30
Glaucoma Videos
Refreshment Break Glaucoma II Exhibits Lunch
Cornea and External Diseases Refreshment Break
Ocular Surface Diseases Symposium Raffle
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2014 7:00 am
Continental Breakfast
8:00
Refractive Surgery I
11:00
Refractive Surgery II
1:00
Lunch
10:30 12:30 pm
Refreshment Break Exhibits
2:00
Low Vision
4:00
Pediatric Ophthalmology
7:00 – 9:00 pm
“La Fiesta” Cocktail Reception and Dance
3:30 5:30
Refreshment Break Raffle
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 7:00 am
Continental Breakfast
9:00
Oculoplastics
8:00
10:30 11:00
12:30 pm 1:00 2:00 3:30 4:00 5:30
Oculoplastics Videos Refreshment Break Ocular Oncology Exhibits Lunch Uveitis
Refreshment Break
Neuro-Ophthalmology Raffle
SPEAKERS
G UE S T FACULTY
Dr. Ike K. Ahmed
Dr. Peter Quiros
Dr. Juan F. Batlle
Dr. R. Michael Siatkowski
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Dr. Roy Gordon Cole
New York, New York, USA
Dr. Davinder Grover Dallas, Texas, USA
Dr. Rafael Muci-Mendoza Caracas, Venezuela
Dr. Alejandro Navas Mexico City, Mexico
Los Angeles, California, USA Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Dr. Remo Susanna Sao Paulo, Brazil
Dr. Mark Terry
Portland, Oregon, USA
Dr. Roger Zaldívar Mendoza, Argentina
And the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Faculty
Dr. Carmen A. Puliafito
Los Angeles, California, USA
HOTEL
Trump National Doral Miami
4400 NW 87th Ave., Miami, Florida 33178 (305) 592-2000 TrumpNationalDoral.com Trump National Doral Miami is conveniently located 6 miles away from the Miami International Airport. A wide variety of shopping options at Dolphin and Miami International Malls are just 5 miles away and Miami’s top tourist destinations, Downtown Miami, Coconut Grove and South Beach are less than 16 miles away. Trump National Doral Miami has recently joined Trump Hotel Collection’s portfolio of spectacular five-star currently undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation. Trump National Doral Miami boasts five world-class golf courses; a sprawling 48,000-sq.-ft. spa with 33 treatment rooms; a highly regarded Golf School and teaching facilities; multiple food and beverage outlets; extensive retail options; and a private Members’ Clubhouse.
INFORMATION
Trump National Doral Miami
HOT E L RESERVATIONS
For hotel information and reservations, please call the hotel directly at 305-592-2000 or 800-71-DORAL (36725), or you may send an e-mail to reservations@trumphotels.com. The special hotel rate is US$189 plus tax per night for single or double for the first 150 reservations. Check-in time is 4:00 pm; Check-out time is 11:00 am. 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 October 1, 2014. Reservations and deposits received after that date are subject to current rates and availability. Please contact the Trump National Doral Miami for hotel cancellation policies. For additional information please visit: TrumpNationalDoral.com CON F E RENCE FEES
Registration fee is US$500 on or before October 4, 2014 and US$600 after October 4, 2014. Payments can be made in the form of: Major credit cards: MasterCard, VISA, o 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
RE G I S T RATION
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, 1120 NW 14th Street, Suite 1558, 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 CA NC E L LATION POLICY足
In case of cancellation, registration fee is not refundable. EA RL Y REGISTRATION
Pre-registered attendees may obtain their registration materials at the Registration Desk in front of the Legends Ballroom at the Trump National Doral Miami, on Saturday, October 25 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. RE G I S T RATION HOURS
Standard registration hours will be from 7:50 am to 8:50 am on Sunday, October 26 at the Registration Desk in front of the Legends Ballroom at the Trump National Doral Miami for both new and pre-registered participants. RE G I S T RATION CONFIRM ATI O N
You will receive confirmation of your registration by e-mail within 21 days of receipt of your registration form and payment. SE RV I CES FOR THE DI SABLED
If special arrangements are required for an individual with a disability to attend this conference, please contact Mari D. Fernandez at (305) 326-6110 before October 1, 2014. NO AMA Continuing Medical Education Credits will be awarded. FO R MORE INFORMATIO N
Telephone: (305) 326-6110 E-mail: curso@med.miami.edu
Continuing Medical Education 1120 NW 14th Street, Miami, FL 33136
www.bascompalmer.org
MEETING REGISRATION FORM
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute XXXVI Inter-American Course
October 26-29, 2014 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
RE G I S TRATION FEE ( Non-refundable):
Received on or before October 4
US $500
Received after October 4
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 1120 NW 14th Street, Suite 1558, Miami, FL 33136 USA By fax: (305) 326-6518 By e-mail: curso@med.miami.edu