Masters of the ASRS 4th Annual Meeting

July 23-27, 2008

The Coeur d'Alene Golf & Spa Resort
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Final Program Schedule
Corporate Resource Guide
Coeur d'Alene Golf & Spa Resort Information

Program Chair: Paul E. Tornambe, M.D., ASRS Past-President

Escape the summer heat and join us in a mountain setting at the Fourth Annual Masters of the ASRS Meeting, which will be held at The Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. As always, the meeting will be limited to no more than 125 members to permit a small meeting atmosphere and allow for an extensive exchange of ideas. The theme of the meeting remains presentations of interesting clinical cases, which provide a springboard for discussion and “News You Can Use”. We will close registration when we reach 125 attendees, but will maintain a waiting list and those members on the waiting list will be given priority consideration for the 2009 Masters meeting.

The meeting will begin on Wednesday evening, July 23rd at 5:00 pm with the opening Mentor’s Lecture followed by 6-minute presentations by the corporate supporters. The evening will conclude with a welcome cocktail reception. The daily meetings will be held from 8:00 am to 12noon with afternoons free to talk shop on your own in a relaxed resort environment. Thursday and Friday evenings are ‘dark’ to allow you to get together with friends and for the corporate supporters to do what they like to get to know you. The meeting will end with a farewell dinner (children are welcome!) held on Saturday night, July 26th and departures at your leisure on Sunday, July 27th. There is a strict dress code—N0 TIES.

Thursday morning will focus on Macular Degeneration, Friday morning will focus upon Surgical Retina, and Saturday morning on Medical Retina. All presentations will be oral presentations selected using the “News You Can Use” criteria. Not all presentations can be accepted in order to permit ample time for discussion of the topics and cases. We want quality, not quantity, with extensive audience participation by the ‘Masters’.

With audience participation in mind, all participants are encouraged to bring an interesting case for discussion, even if you choose not to submit an abstract. Consider presenting your best result, worst complication, new technique or instrument, etc. So, when that next interesting patient comes by, put their chart aside and consider presenting the case at the 2008 Masters meeting. See tentative preliminary program on opposite side.

MASTERS OF THE ASRS MEETING EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES & PURPOSE

The purpose of the Masters of the ASRS – 4th Annual Meeting is to expand the ability of the vitreoretinal specialists to diagnose and treat vitreous and retinal disorders using the most advanced techniques available. The purpose is also to present new and ongoing research data to practicing vitreoretinal specialists. This meeting provides a forum for rapid dissemination of the most recent scientific research results. Upon completion of the scientific sessions, the participant should be able to: Describe the findings, diagnosis and treatment of various vitreoretinal disorders such as macular degeneration, choroidal neovascularization, diabetic retinopathy, venous occlusive disease, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, ocular inflammatory disease, tumors, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, and retinal detachment.

The American Society of Retina Specialists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Society of Retina Specialists designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.