80058745 - Third Annual Retina Festival

Saturday, December 3, 2022, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST


The Third Annual Retina Festival is an “all-star” line-up of more than 50 faculty members from around the world participating in a Continuing Medical Education event from the Wilmer Eye Institute of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The program will provide the latest updates from clinical trials and other evidence in the peer-reviewed medical literature that are relevant to the prevention and management of retinal diseases around the world. Topics include the latest, clinically relevant outcomes from clinical trials on age-related macular degeneration, vitreomacular interface abnormalities, hereditary retinal degenerations, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, and the latest in retinal surgery, including live retina surgery demonstrations. In addition to presentations from world experts, 4 panels of experts throughout the day will highlight discussions on applying clinical trial results to day-to-day clinical practice. The course should be of interest to comprehensive ophthalmologists, retina specialists both expert and in training, as well as vision scientists who want an update on the latest clinically relevant topics in retina.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This activity is intended for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and ophthalmic allied health professionals.

FEES
In Person Attendance (Includes Virtual Attendance Access):
Registration Fee - In Person    $225
Student Registration Fee - In Person    $100

Virtual Attendance Only:
Registration Fee - Online/Zoom Only    $50
Student Registration Fee - Online/Zoom Only    $25

LATE FEE AND REFUND POLICY
For in-person attendee registrations, a $50 late fee applies; for virtual attendees, a $25 late fee applies, to registrations received after 5:00 p.m. ET on November 27, 2022. A handling fee of $50 (in-person) and $25 (virtual) 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 November 27, 2022. No refunds will be made thereafter. Transfer of registration to another Johns Hopkins activity in lieu of cancellation is not possible.

1. Recognize the role of anti-angiogenic treatments for eyes with choroidal neovascularization from age-related macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy, including proliferative diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.
2. Evaluate recent clinical studies evaluating treatments for hereditary retinal degenerations.
3. Discuss the role of imaging in the management of vitreomacular interface abnormalities.
4. Review the current and emerging therapeutic approaches for surgical retinal diseases.
5. Summarize the evidence of surgical and medical treatments for intraocular tumors.
6. Determine which patients are appropriate for biologic treatments of posterior uveitis.

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 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION
American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to satisfy the Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment requirements for the American Board of Ophthalmology’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting MOC credit.

OTHER CREDITS
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Program accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
PAs may claim a maximum of 8 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

SYLLABUS AND LOG IN INFORMATION
The syllabus and Zoom Webinar link will be accessible online and via your mobile device in the CloudCME App one week prior to the activity start date. To access, please visit our website. CME Website: https://hopkinscme.cloud-cme.com
(Sign In, Click My CME tab, Click Syllabus)

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 January 17, 2023. 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.

INTERNET CME POLICY
The Office of Continuing Medical Education (OCME) at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is committed to protecting the privacy of its members and customers. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine OCME maintains its internet site as an information resource and service for physicians, other health professionals and the public. OCME at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine will keep your personal and credit information confidential when you participate in a CME Internet based program. Your information will never be given to anyone outside of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine CME program. CME collects only the information necessary to provide you with the services that you request.

COPYRIGHT
All rights reserved - The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. No part of this program may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles or reviews.

HARDWARE/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Internet connection.

Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards
110 South Eutaw Street
Baltimore MD 21201
Hotel Phone: (410) 962-0202
Hotel Rate: $150

Website: https://www.baltimoremarriottinnerharbor.com

Hotel Registration Cut Off Date: 11/9/2022

A limited block of sleeping rooms has been reserved for your convenience and will be available on a first come, first served basis.
The Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards hotel offers a convenient and central location in the heart of Baltimore. Located on the west side of the Inner Harbor, this contemporary hotel provides easy access to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and National Aquarium. Sports enthusiasts will delight in the hotel’s close proximity to Orioles Park at Camden Yards and the Ravens M&T Bank Stadium. Make your reservation online https://book.passkey.com/go/JHWilmerEyeInstituteNov2022 or call the hotel directly at (410) 962-0202 and specify that you are attending the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute’s Annual Current Concepts in Ophthalmology/Retina Festival conference to receive the special group rate of $150.00, plus tax.
Complimentary roundtrip transportation will be provided. On-site parking is available at an additional charge. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 12:00 noon.

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, December 3, 2022