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Clinical Grand Rounds - Retina

Date: 05/25/2012 - 7:00am - 8:00am   Location: BST 120
Faculty: Dr Peter Brennen and Dr Andrew Eller   Conference Series: Grand Rounds

Dr Peter Brennen will be presenting a retina case at UPMC Eye Center Grand Rounds on May 25, 2012 at 7am in BST 120. After the case presentation, Dr  Brennen and Dr Andrew Eller will lead a discussion about the case. Please check back here later for related reading material.

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Clinical Grand Rounds - Pediatric Ophthalmology

Date: 06/01/2012 - 7:00am - 8:00am   Location: BST 120
Faculty: Dr Jared Knickelbein and Dr Ken Nischal   Conference Series: Grand Rounds

Dr Jared Knickelbein will be presenting a pediatric ophthalmology case at UPMC Eye Center Grand Rounds on June 1, 2012 at 7 am in BST 120. After the case presentation, Dr Knickelbein and Dr Ken Nischal will lead a discussion about the case. Please check back here later for reading material relevant to the case presented

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Upcoming Events

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Format: 05-20-2012
Date Title Faculty Conference Series Location
05/21/2012 - 7:00am MLO - Introduction

MLO - Introduction

Date: 
05/21/2012 - 7:00am - 8:00am
Location: 
9th floor conference room
Faculty: 
Dr Kyle McKenna
Conference Series: 
Methods & Logic in Ophthalmology
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Dr Kyle McKenna Methods & Logic in Ophthalmology 9th floor conference room
05/22/2012 - 7:00am MLO - Resident Presentations

MLO - Resident Presentations

Date: 
05/22/2012 - 7:00am - 8:00am
Location: 
9th floor conference room
Faculty: 
Dr Kyle McKenna
Conference Series: 
Methods & Logic in Ophthalmology
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Dr Kyle McKenna Methods & Logic in Ophthalmology 9th floor conference room
05/23/2012 - 7:00am MLO - Resident Presentations

MLO - Resident Presentations

Date: 
05/23/2012 - 7:00am - 8:00am
Location: 
9th floor conference room
Faculty: 
Dr Kyle McKenna
Conference Series: 
Methods & Logic in Ophthalmology
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Dr Kyle McKenna Methods & Logic in Ophthalmology 9th floor conference room
05/23/2012 - 8:00am Retinal Imaging Conference

Retinal Imaging Conference

Date: 
05/23/2012 - 8:00am - 8:30am
Location: 
9th floor conference room
Faculty: 
Dr Andrew Eller
Conference Series: 
Retina
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Dr Andrew Eller Retina 9th floor conference room
05/23/2012 - 11:30am Scholars in Vision Science - Darlene Dartt, PhD

Scholars in Vision Science - Darlene Dartt, PhD

Date: 
05/23/2012 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: 
9th floor conference room
Faculty: 
Darlene Dartt, PhD
Conference Series: 
Scholars in Vision Science
Darlene Dartt, PhD. will be presenting on Wednesday May 23, 2012 at 11:30 am in the 9th floor conference room in the EEI building. This event is part of the UPMC Eye Center Scholars in Vision Science Series. Dr Dartt is Senior Scientist, Director of Scientific Affairs & Harold F. Johnson Research Scholar at Schepens Eye Research Institute and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School.
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Darlene Dartt, PhD Scholars in Vision Science 9th floor conference room
05/24/2012 - 7:00am Principles of Ophthalmic Trauma Surgery

Principles of Ophthalmic Trauma Surgery

Date: 
05/24/2012 - 7:00am - 8:00am
Location: 
9th floor conference room
Faculty: 
Dr. Andrew Eller
Conference Series: 
Surgery

After completion of this conference, residents should understand the principles of ocular trauma management, especially with respect to open globe injuries.  Topics will include indications for surgical exploration and repair, suture choice, indications for retina referral, and other related topics.

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Dr. Andrew Eller Surgery 9th floor conference room
05/25/2012 - 7:00am Clinical Grand Rounds - Retina

Clinical Grand Rounds - Retina

Date: 
05/25/2012 - 7:00am - 8:00am
Location: 
BST 120
Faculty: 
Dr Peter Brennen and Dr Andrew Eller
Conference Series: 
Grand Rounds

Dr Peter Brennen will be presenting a retina case at UPMC Eye Center Grand Rounds on May 25, 2012 at 7am in BST 120. After the case presentation, Dr  Brennen and Dr Andrew Eller will lead a discussion about the case. Please check back here later for related reading material.

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Dr Peter Brennen and Dr Andrew Eller Grand Rounds BST 120
05/25/2012 - 8:00am Phacoemulsification: Play-by-play

Phacoemulsification: Play-by-play

Date: 
05/25/2012 - 8:00am - 9:00am
Location: 
BST 120
Faculty: 
Dr. Waxman
Conference Series: 
Surgery

Objectives: During this conference we will play, dissect and critique several videos of routine phacoemulsification surgery. This session should serve as an introduction to cataract surgery for the junior resident.  At the conclusion of the conference residents should be able to

  • List the steps of routine phacoemulsification
  • Describe the potential pitfalls and complications related to each step.

Reading assignment: Please spend some time online with Cataract Surgery for Greenhorns by Tom Oetting.

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Dr. Waxman Surgery BST 120
05/29/2012 - 7:00am Phaco: Management of Capsular Complications

Phaco: Management of Capsular Complications

Date: 
05/29/2012 - 7:00am - 8:00am
Location: 
9th Floor Conference Room
Faculty: 
Dr. Jake Waxman
Conference Series: 
Surgery

At the conclusion of this conference the resident will have a better understanding of the prevention, detection and managment of intraoperative capsular complications encountered during cataract surgery.

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Dr. Jake Waxman Surgery 9th Floor Conference Room
05/30/2012 - 7:00am Methods & Logic in Ophthalmology

Methods & Logic in Ophthalmology

Date: 
05/30/2012 - 7:00am - 8:00am
Location: 
9th floor conference room
Faculty: 
Dr Kyle McKenna
Conference Series: 
Methods & Logic in Ophthalmology
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Dr Kyle McKenna Methods & Logic in Ophthalmology 9th floor conference room
05/30/2012 - 8:00am Extracapsular cataract extraction surgery

Extracapsular cataract extraction surgery

Date: 
05/30/2012 - 8:00am - 9:00am
Location: 
9th floor conference room
Faculty: 
Dr. S. Venkatesh
Conference Series: 
Surgery
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Dr. S. Venkatesh Surgery 9th floor conference room
05/31/2012 - 7:00am Phacodynamics

Phacodynamics

Date: 
05/31/2012 - 7:00am - 8:00am
Location: 
9th Floor Conference Room
Faculty: 
Dr. Leela Raju
Conference Series: 
Surgery

At the completion of this conference, residents should understand the rationale for cataract surgery, its exact indications, and patient specific factors that dictate when cataract surgery is appropriate.  In addition, proper informed consent for cataract surgery will be discussed and demonstrated in detail.  Residents should feel comfortable leading an informed consent discussion for cataract surgery at the completion of this conference.

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Dr. Leela Raju Surgery 9th Floor Conference Room
05/31/2012 - 5:30pm Phaco Wet Lab

Phaco Wet Lab

Date: 
05/31/2012 - 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Location: 
Surgical Wet Lab
Faculty: 
Dr. Venkatesh
Conference Series: 
Wet Lab
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Dr. Venkatesh Wet Lab Surgical Wet Lab
06/01/2012 - 7:00am Clinical Grand Rounds - Pediatric Ophthalmology

Clinical Grand Rounds - Pediatric Ophthalmology

Date: 
06/01/2012 - 7:00am - 8:00am
Location: 
BST 120
Faculty: 
Dr Jared Knickelbein and Dr Ken Nischal
Conference Series: 
Grand Rounds

Dr Jared Knickelbein will be presenting a pediatric ophthalmology case at UPMC Eye Center Grand Rounds on June 1, 2012 at 7 am in BST 120. After the case presentation, Dr Knickelbein and Dr Ken Nischal will lead a discussion about the case. Please check back here later for reading material relevant to the case presented

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Dr Jared Knickelbein and Dr Ken Nischal Grand Rounds BST 120
06/01/2012 - 10:00am Verland Residential Treatment Center

Verland Residential Treatment Center

Date: 
06/01/2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: 
Verland Residential Treatment Center

Our mission on Friday June 1st will be to the Verland Residential Treatment Center in the Sewickley.   Verland is a non-profit family of person-centered, community homes and services supporting over 200 individuals with intellectual disabilities, many of whom have multiple physical challenges.Directions to the Verland facility can be found at this link.

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Verland Residential Treatment Center
06/04/2012 - 7:00am MLO - Resident Presentations

MLO - Resident Presentations

Date: 
06/04/2012 - 7:00am - 8:00am
Location: 
9th floor conference room
Faculty: 
Dr Kyle McKenna
Conference Series: 
Methods & Logic in Ophthalmology
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Dr Kyle McKenna Methods & Logic in Ophthalmology 9th floor conference room
06/05/2012 - 7:00am MLO - Resident Presentations

MLO - Resident Presentations

Date: 
06/05/2012 - 7:00am - 8:00am
Location: 
9th floor conference room
Faculty: 
Dr Kyle McKenna
Conference Series: 
Methods & Logic in Ophthalmology
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Dr Kyle McKenna Methods & Logic in Ophthalmology 9th floor conference room
06/06/2012 - 7:00am Statistics for the Educated Ophthalmologist - Session 1

Statistics for the Educated Ophthalmologist - Session 1

Date: 
06/06/2012 - 7:00am - 9:00am
Location: 
9th floor conference room
Faculty: 
Dr. Rick Bilonick
Conference Series: 
Statistics

Goals & Objectives: At the conclusion of these conferences the resident/student should be familiar with the major statistical concepts and methods used in the analysis of medical data including

  • Sampling
  • Descriptive Summary Measures
  • Measurement levels
  • Study Design
  • Clustered Data
  • Statistical Models
  • Classification
  • Contingency Table Analysis
  • Method comparison studies
  • Confidence intervals for parameters
  • Statistical hypothesis tests
  • Statistical Tests
  • Quality control/quality assurance

Reading Assignment: Statistics for Medical Residents(attached)
Please note that these sessions are scheduled for two hours each.
 

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Dr. Rick Bilonick Statistics 9th floor conference room
06/06/2012 - 8:00am Retinal Imaging Conference

Retinal Imaging Conference

Date: 
06/06/2012 - 8:00am - 8:30am
Location: 
9th floor conference room
Faculty: 
Dr Andrew Eller
Conference Series: 
Retina
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Dr Andrew Eller Retina 9th floor conference room
06/07/2012 - 7:00am Statistics for the Educated Ophthalmologist - Session 2

Statistics for the Educated Ophthalmologist - Session 2

Date: 
06/07/2012 - 7:00am - 9:00am
Location: 
9th floor conference room
Faculty: 
Dr. Rick Bilonick
Conference Series: 
Statistics

Goals & Objectives: At the conclusion of these conferences the resident/student should be familiar with the major statistical concepts and methods used in the analysis of medical data including

  • Sampling
  • Descriptive Summary Measures
  • Measurement levels
  • Study Design
  • Clustered Data
  • Statistical Models
  • Classification
  • Contingency Table Analysis
  • Method comparison studies
  • Confidence intervals for parameters
  • Statistical hypothesis tests
  • Statistical Tests
  • Quality control/quality assurance

Reading Assignment: Statistics for Medical Residents(attached)
Please note that these sessions are scheduled for two hours each.
 

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Dr. Rick Bilonick Statistics 9th floor conference room
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Upcoming CME Conferences
Vision Research Day

The UPMC Eye Center will hold its annual Vision Research Day on June 8, 2012 at the University Club. The Susruta Lecture will be given by Dr M Bowes Hamill.


Clinical Applications of Optical Coherence Tomography

Please join us for Clinical Applications of Optical Coherence Tomography on Saturday, July 14 at the Fairmont Hotel.