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2021 ASCRS ASOA Annual Meeting

July 23 - 27, 2021, Las Vegas, NV

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ASCRS INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES

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ASCRS PAPER SESSIONS

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ASCRS TAP ROOM

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ASCRS SCIENTIFIC FILMS

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ASCRS ELECTRONIC POSTERS

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ASOA PRACTICE MANAGEMENT COURSES

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OPHTHALMIC PHOTOGRAPHERS' SOCIETY (OPS)

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CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

Accreditation Statement

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASCRS takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of the CME activity. ASCRS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery designates the 2021 ASCRS Annual Meeting within this educational activity for a maximum of 34 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

All CME activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM are valid for recognition by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). Physicians not licensed in the U.S. who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ^TM

Educational Objectives

Upon completion of the ASCRS Annual Meeting, participants should be able to:

Recognize and discuss current and advanced treatment strategies for anterior segment surgery, to include cataract, refractive, corneal, glaucoma and retinal conditions.
Identify the latest developments and advances in techniques and technology within anterior segment surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology.
Identify complicating factors in anterior segment surgery and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Practice hands-on surgical skills and techniques in Skills Transfer Labs.
Examine external legislative issues and internal business practice issues affecting the field of ophthalmology.

At the conclusion of the program, ASOA Annual Meeting attendees will be able to:

Discuss various aspects of business management and integrate adjustments to practices as necessary.
Describe and implement adjustments to policies and procedures related to human resource management.
Assess leadership qualities and practices and apply concepts.
Evaluate current practice marketing campaigns and efforts and recommend improvements where possible.
Describe advancements in electronic health records and health information technologies.
Summarize the latest compliance and coding updates.

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August 17, 2020	Submission site for ASCRS instructional courses, papers, electronic posters, and films opens. Submission site for ASOA practice management courses open Click here for the 2021 ASOA Submissions Guide 2020/2021 Faculty Financial Interest Disclosure and CME Review site opens
October 5, 2020	Deadline for ASCRS submissions Deadline for ASOA practice management course submissions Deadline for Faculty Financial Interest Disclosure and CME Review
January 15, 2021	ASCRS and ASOA submission status notifications are sent via e-mail to lead instructors, authors, and producers
February 22 - April 9, 2021	Late-Breaking Submissions for Papers, Posters, Courses, and Films open
March 1, 2021	Deadline to submit abstract and printed photograph for Ophthalmic Photographers' Society (OPS) Competition and Display
March 1- May 10, 2021	OPS photo uploads open
April 10, 2021	Uploads for posters and films open
May 10, 2021	Deadline to upload films Deadline to upload electronic posters for judging
June 11, 2021	Deadline to update ASCRS abstract results and conclusions for scientific papers and electronic posters
July 1, 2021	Deadline for all ASCRS and ASOA Faculty to register
July 23-27, 2021	ASCRS and ASOA Annual Meetings

2021 ASCRS ASOA Annual Meeting

July 23 - 27, 2021, Las Vegas, NV

<< Information to know before you begin your submission(s) >>

Select one of the programs below and click on the corresponding box to begin a submission:

ASCRS INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES

ASCRS PAPER SESSIONS

ASCRS TAP ROOM

ASCRS SCIENTIFIC FILMS

ASCRS ELECTRONIC POSTERS

ASOA PRACTICE MANAGEMENT COURSES

OPHTHALMIC PHOTOGRAPHERS' SOCIETY (OPS)

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CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION

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