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Our signature event has been our annual meeting which takes place in late July or early August each year. This event is family friendly with events for spouses and children. You'll find great fellowship, scientific lectures, a mission's day and more . . .
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First Class Medicine
Practicing our profession in a spirit of love
Founder, J. Lawton Smith never actually used the phrase "practicing first class medicine in a spirit of love", however this represents what he shared with his fellows. Striving for excellence in all things we do is important in a precise field like ophthalmology. It becomes even more important to bring glory to the one who gives us our gifts . . .
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Servant Eye Care
Following the greatest example
Matthew 20:34 states that "Jesus touched their eyes and had compassion on them. Immediately they received their sight and followed him." Our eyesight is so precious that the process of restoring it has the power to change lives. The bar is set high here for eye care providers certainly . . .
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We are passionate about Sight and Light
We believe all ophthalmologists should work hand in hand with God. For vision to occur, one needs sight and light.While ophthalmologists work on the first part, if God were to turn out the light, we're all without a job!
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Your presence is requested
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We are looking forward to an incredible 43rd annual COS meeting in Kansas City this summer. We will be staying at the spectacular Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Our room block closes on July 1st and it is not half filled. In this regards, we ask you to register for the meeting now and reserve your room before our room block closes at this link.
The meeting is guaranteed to have something special for everyone.
For physicians, there will be many amazing features including:
- A Clinical or Surgical Innovation Shark Tank featuring audience innovations (submit yours now)
- MIGS wetlab featuring the latest and greatest MIGS procedures led by Steve Sarkisian and others
- The God Lab experiment - featuring Dr. Glenn and Kim Strauss
- Medical Marijuna Update - from our vice president
- Pearls from Mistakes while Doing Short Term Missions
- An MSICS Complications Boot Camp
- Discussions on Private Equity from both sides of the aisle
- Updates on Plastics, Neuroophthalmology and Retina
- Anterior Segment Conundrums and How to Handle Them
For families there will be the Annie Moses Band, a very special family band who will be teaching and performing for us throughout the weekend.
For female spouses, their sessions will be led by members of the Annie Moses Band
For male spouses, Jim Meyer will be leading in exciting activities you won't want to miss
For our children, there will be age appropriate classes with the opportunity to take musical lessons and perform with members of the Annie Moses Band.
Please consider registering today for this very special conference!!
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Innovative eyecare solutions for underserved
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Our ASCRS COS Breakfast was well attended and we were privleged to hear Dr. Daniel Chang, Dr. Kevin Barber and Justin Cave, MBA who spoke about the nonprofit - ACE Global which is woring to provide innovative eyecare solutions for the underserved.
You will enjoy this livestream from the meeting.
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Shark Tank Presenters Needed
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Please consider entering an innovative surgical technique or tip or even one of your favorite clinical pearls or innovation for our lively Shark Tank session this summer in Kansas City!
Your pitch should be 5 minutes or less. Video clips are certainly allowed!
Prizes for the best entries will be awarded by our panel of COS Sharks!!
Enter your innovation by June 30th for the Thursday, August 1st Shank Tank Session. (you must not be present at the meeting to enter)
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Last weekend for Early Bird Registration
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Early Bird Registration ends on Monday, April 1st, so don't forget to register this weekend! To register for the Kansas City Meeting, please use this link.
An exciting offering this year in Kansas City will be the addition of the "God Lab" on Friday afternoon. This session which will be led by Dr. Glenn Strauss and his wife Kim will be offered to physicians, spouses and any teenage children wishing to attend. The course will challenge and inspire as a fresh and encouraging restatement of the gospel with the main objective being to help develop practical skills that attendees can use to locate themselves within the plan of God to restore humanity and all creation.
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Regional Refresh Events this spring
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Stay tuned this spring for an event near you! Our Regional Refreshes are spreading across the country!
In these events, residents, fellows, faculty and private practice ophthalmologists and often their spouses get together for fellowship, fun and food. Inspirational talks are planned for each event. Please see the following events that have been scheduled. If you cannot come but wish to hear the speaker, many times the talk will be streamed live. Please stay tuned for these details!
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February 23rd |
Host: Dr. Brent Mittelstaedt Speakers: Dr. Brad Fouraker and Lt Col Damon Friedman |
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March 30th To be posted |
Host: Dr. Paul Chen Speakers: Dr. Jeff Lehmer and Chaplain Larry Wildemuth |
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April 27th |
Host: Dr. Cecil Berlie Speakers: Dr. Steve Anderson and Pastor Todd Rasmuson |
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Rescheduled for September |
Host: Dr. Ben Mathew Speaker: Dr. Bob Burlingame |
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May 11 |
Host: Dr. Cathy Harrell Dr. Thomas Yau and Dr. Azeb Telahun |
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