80058800 - Mid-Atlantic Ocular Surface Forum: Effective Solutions for Challenging Cases 2022

Saturday, November 5, 2022, 7:15 AM - 2:45 PM, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Turner Bldg., Baltimore, MD


The evolution of our understanding of ocular surface disease has increased the number of diagnostic and treatment options available to ECPs and their patients. Knowledge of all available diagnostic techniques and treatment choices, especially those that address the role of inflammation in ocular surface disease, will allow ECPs to optimize their patients’ outcomes. This activity is a comprehensive educational initiative for ECPs whom manage and diagnose patients ocular surface disease. This dynamic learning experience will merge patient scenarios with evidence-based clinical concepts and audience interaction to provide memorable, relevant, and retainable educational encounters.

1. Identify the various types of ocular surface diseases.
2. Recognize the overlapping manifestations of ocular surface disease with dry eye being the common denominator.
3. Assess medical treatment options according to their mechanisms of action and efficacy for specific ocular surface disease.
4. Apply diagnostic and treatment plans to patient case scenarios.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

FEES
REGISTRATION CUT-OFF DATE: October 30, 2022

MD/DO/OD - $125.00
Allied Health Professionals - $50.00
Residents, Fellows, Students and Researchers - $0.00

Methods of Payment:  Learners must register and submit full payment prior to the start of the activity.  On-site payments can only be accepted if made by learners via credit card through the online portal by 5:00 p.m. ET on the first day of the activity.  The registration fee includes instructional materials, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch.

You will receive a confirmation by e-mail.  If you have not received it by October 30, 2022, call (410) 502-9636 to confirm that you are registered.  A transcript of attendance will be available upon attestation of your credit hours and submission of the post activity online evaluation.   

The Johns Hopkins University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any activity due to unforeseen circumstances.  In this event, the University will refund the registration fee but is not responsible for travel expenses.   Additionally, we reserve the right to change the venue to a comparable venue.  Under such circumstances registrants will be notified as soon as possible.

LATE FEE AND REFUND POLICY
A $50 late fee applies to registrations received after 5:00 p.m. ET on October 30, 2022.  A handling fee of $50 will be deducted for cancellation.  An additional fee may apply for cancellation of other events, including workshops and social activities.  Refund requests must be received by fax or mail by October 30, 2022. No refunds will be made thereafter. Transfer of registration to another Johns Hopkins activity in lieu of cancellation is not possible. 

SYLLABUS

The syllabus will be accessible online and via your mobile device in the CloudCME App prior to the activity.

HOW TO OBTAIN CREDIT
Post activity, an online evaluation will be available to attendees to evaluate the activity and individual presentations and to identify future educational needs. Upon completion of the evaluation, the learner must attest to the number of hours in attendance. Credits earned will be added to the learner’s transcript and immediately available for print. The last day to access the evaluation and attest to your credits is December 20, 2022.

An outcome survey will be sent to all physician attendees within two months post activity to assist us in determining what impact this activity had on the learner’s practice.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof. Please notify us if you have any special needs.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Applications for commercial support from health care related industries are pending. A complete list of contributors will be provided in the syllabus. Please note that commercial support received is solely for the educational component of the activity and will not be used to provide food and beverage.

Please note: The Physician Payments Sunshine Act was enacted by Congress to increase public awareness of financial relationships between drug and medical device manufacturers and physicians. In compliance with the requirements of this Act, the commercial supporter/s of this activity may require the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine to report certain professional information (such as name, address, National Provider Identifier (NPI), and State License number) of physician attendees who receive complimentary food and beverage in conjunction with a CME activity. The commercial supporter is required to submit the collected data to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services which will then publish the data on its website.

Residence Inn Baltimore at Johns Hopkins
800 North Wolfe Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21205
Phone: 443-524-8400

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Johns Hopkins University adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Saturday, November 5, 2022