Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Educational Objectives and Purpose
The goal of Retina Congress 2009 New York, a combined meeting of the American Society of Retina Specialists, The Macula Society, and The Retina Society is to enhance the competence of the vitreoretinal specialists to diagnose and treat vitreous and retinal disorders and diseases using the most advanced concepts and techniques available. Retina Congress 2009 New York will provide a forum for the rapid dissemination of the most recent scientific research results to the target audience in attendance. Its purpose is to allow the presentation of new and ongoing research data to assist the practicing vitreoretinal specialist with maintaining knowledge and skills in their medical field.
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.
CME Credits
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 23.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
