Ophthalmology

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Objectives

Increase basic knowledge and clinical skills
Prepare candidates for written board exams
Provide practicing physicians with a review and update

Methods

Home study questions with answers and review
Seminar with Powerpoints and lecture-note syllabus
Practice test for your written exam

Ophthalmology Online Review

NOW WITH CME CREDIT!

CME on Your Terms – The Osler Institute utilized state of the art equipment to record our Live February, 2017 comprehensive Ophthalmology Review Course and bring it to you! These audio files are stored “in the cloud” so you can stream them anywhere, anytime, as long as you have an internet connection – your learning experience is almost like being at the live activity, but without travel costs and time away from your practice.

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Ophthalmology Oral Lecture Course October 15 – 19, 2017 Chicago

Designation: The Osler Institute designates this Live activity for a maximum of 50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course will be held at: Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore

This five-day course includes presentations that review the entire field of Ophthalmology using both a didactic lecture approach as well as case-based reviews. As a result, the course provides the perfect review for the ABO oral certification exam as well as a good overall review for the WQE and DOCK exams or for physicians simply interested in a comprehensive update. The course includes lectures with complimentary, searchable e-syllabus (containing PDFs of all PowerPoint presentations) as well as case review sessions, multiple-choice board style questions, and question and answer sessions (October 15 – 19). For those participants who will be taking their Oral Certification Exam in October, there will be mock oral exams to observe without charge (October 18 – 20 ).

Optional extra day of didactic review (October 14)

The extra day of lectures at the beginning of the course specifically emphasizes topics relevant to the WQE and DOCK exams to include additional coverage of pathology, pharmacology, and imaging related topics. This additional material along with the lectures and question and answer sessions contained in the five-day course provides a comprehensive review for your written exams and will help you determine the area(s) where you need further study. The complementary e-syllabus provides the perfect outline and resource for continued review and practice enhancement.

Optional extra day of Mock Orals (October 20)

You receive one complimentary 30 min public Mock Oral session with registration for the extra day. Participants and faculty meet face-to-face in a half-hour simulation of the oral board process followed by faculty critique. When not participating in your own public Mock Oral exam you will have the opportunity to view the public sessions of other participants. Learn by doing and by observing others. Enter Mock Oral topic preference in indicated box when registering.

Mock Oral Exam Topics

Optics, Refraction & Physiology
Neuro-ophthalmology & Orbit
External Eye and Adnexa
Anterior Segment of the Eye
Posterior Segment of the Eye
Pediatrics, and Strabismus

If you are interested in purchasing any additional Mock Orals (public $125; private $165) please contact The Osler Institute at 800-356-7537; space and topic availability may be limited within the two weeks prior to the course.

The Osler Institute is going green and providing our attendees with the latest technology to assist in their review. Each registrant will receive upon arrival at the course, a USB drive with searchable PDF copies of the presentations offered during the review. A printed syllabus can be preordered for a small additional fee.

Optics and Refraction ** Neuro-ophthalmology ** Anterior Segment ** Physical and Geometric Optics ** Visual Neuro-anatomy ** Lens and Cataract ** Optical Instruments ** Visual Field Testing ** Glaucoma ** Refraction and Lens Design ** Visual Pathways ** Anterior Angle ** Spectacles and Contacts ** Oculomotor System ** Uveitis Syndromes ** Keratorefractive Surgery ** Pupillomotor Pathways ** Anterior Segment Trauma ** Special Prescriptions ** Orbit ** Posterior Segment ** Visual Physiology ** Anatomy and Imaging ** Macular Disorders ** Visual Acuity ** Orbital Trauma ** Retinal Vascular Diseases ** Light and Dark Adaptation ** Orbital Tumors ** Other Retinal Disorders ** Accommodation and Color ** External Eye & Adnexa Choroid Disorders ** Pediatric Ophthalmology ** Corneal Disorders ** Intraocular Tumors ** Systemic Diseases ** Conjunctival Disorders ** Special Diagnostic Aids ** Neuro-ophthalmology and Orbit ** Anterior Scleral Diseases ** Pathology ** and Posterior Segments ** Lacrimal System Disorders ** Pathology of Ocular Adnexa ** External Eye and Adnexa ** Eyelid Disorders ** External Eye Pathology ** Strabismus ** Plastic Surgery ** Anterior Segment Pathology ** Comitant Deviations ** Posterior Segment Pathology ** Non-comitant Deviations ** and Medicine ** Strabismus Surgery ** Ocular Pharmacology ** Ocular Signs of Disease

Ophthalmology Mock Oral Course October 18-20, 2017 Chicago

Designation: The Osler Institute designates this Live activity for a maximum of 30 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This course will be held at: Holiday Inn Chicago North Shore

Hone your critical reasoning and evaluation skills in an intensive 3-day case review course designed to help you zero in on what is most clinically relevant for diagnosis, treatment approach, and patient management in all essential areas of Ophthalmology. The course begins with a lecture on the critical reasoning and communication skills important to passing the Oral Certification exam and that will be emphasized during the mock oral exams to follow. The course covers standard of care relevant cases utilizing a half-hour public mock oral exam with feedback format. Participants and faculty review face-to-face in a 25-minute simulation of the oral board process followed by faculty critique. Course fees include participating in two public mock orals and observing others being examined. Learn from doing and from observing. Participants may purchase additional mock orals if desired (public or private); however, availability may be limited within two weeks of the start of the course. Enter Mock Oral topics preference(s) in indicated box in the cart during checkout process.

Mock Oral Exam Topics

Optics, Refraction & Physiology
Neuro-ophthalmology & Orbit
External Eye and Adnexa
Anterior Segment of the Eye
Posterior Segment of the Eye
Pediatrics, and Strabismus

Ophthalmology Home Study Audio Review August 2015 Edition

Learn on the go – with nearly 45 hours of material recorded at our live review courses. The Osler Institute utilizes state of the art equipment to record each of our review courses. Then, based on participant feedback, compiles a set of lectures including the top ranked speakers for each of the topics covered. Each USB Drive includes the lectures in MP3 format – listen to on your phone, computer, or load onto your MP3 player

Topics Covered: Optics and Refraction ** Ocular Pharmacology ** Ophthalmic Pathology ** Critical Reasoning and Communication Skills ** Fluorescein Angiography ** Laser Photocoagulation and Alternatives ** Peripheral Retinal Diseases **Chorioretinal Diseases ** Diabetic Retinopathy ** Retinal Vascular Diseases ** Retinal Vessel Occlusion ** Ocular Surface ** Conjunctival Disorders ** Peripheral Disorders ** Dystrophies ** Corneal Ulcers ** Lens and Cataracts ** Cornea Surgery ** Glaucoma ** Pediatric Ophthalmology-Strabismus ** Pediatric Ophthalmology-Non-Strabismus ** Uveitis ** Neuro-Ophthalmology ** Macular Degeneration and Intraocular Tumors ** Ocular Imaging ** Eyelid Malpositions and Repair ** Lacrimal Diseases ** Orbital Trauma ** Eyelid Surgery and Anatomy ** Orbital Inflammation ** Orbital Tumors

Included with each review is an electronic copy of the syllabus that corresponds with the audio lectures.

Ophthalmology Oral Board Review Study Manual (Volume 1)

This book was designed and deemed to be one of the most helpful ways of studying and preparing for the Oral Board Exam. Reminding you to hit the key points of every case in every category. Step by step approach from the description of a case, differential diagnosis, history exam, work-up, treatment, advise and follow-up. Our goal is to help you master how you approach each case you’re presented!

The spiral bound photo – case book is ideal for studying alone or with a partner. 50 color photos with accompanying cases.

Authors: Damien Luviano, MD, FACS, Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD

Ophthalmology Clinical Case Studies

Ophthalmology Clinical Case Studies
A practical spiral bound handbook of 50 concise cases that take you step by step through the process of history-taking, examination, diagnosis, medical or surgical treatment and follow-up.

Key Features

Case-driven approach gives practical examples of every day situations
Cases are designed for easy reading and quick reference
Full color illustrations highlight critical information
Real-world examples of common clinical conditions

Author: Thomas F. Mauger, MD

Ophthalmology Clinical Vignettes: Oral Exam Study Guide (Second Edition)

Ophthalmology Clinical Vignettes: Oral Exam Study Guide – provides ophthalmologists a comprehensive system to prepare for the final step in board certification. Arranged in 6 standard test sections: (1) anterior segment, (2) posterior segment, (3) optics, (4) neuroophthalmology, (5) oculoplastics, and (6) pediatrics.

Clinical Vignettes contains 100 cases covering all relevant material, each with full color photographs and templated responses.

Authors: John D. Pemberton, Anthony Daniels, Aaron Fay

Review Questions in Ophthalmology

Approach your exams with confidence using Review Questions in Ophthalmology, Third Edition. You’ll find a concise review of all specialty rotations in ophthalmology, plus key areas such as embryology, anatomy, pediatrics, plastics, and lenses. Real-life clinical cases and more than 1,000 multiple choice questions with answers and explanations in this comprehensive review of ophthalmology provide core knowledge for all residents and fellows in ophthalmology, preparing you for success – both on your exams and in your practice!

Test yourself with 1,000+ multiple choice questions, including answers and explanations.
Clearly visualize what you’re likely to see on exams and in practice, thanks to more than 400 clinical photographs, fluorescein angiograms, and CT, MRI, and ultrasound images.
Focus on common diseases for more useful self-assessment and real-life clinical preparation.
LWW’s Online Resources for review content is all housed on ThePoint, which provides flexible learning solutions and resources using Review Questions in Ophthalmology, 3rd Edition.
Complete content for easy navigation

Authors: Kenneth C. Chern MD Assistant Clinical Professor, Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, CA

Michael A. Saidel MD Assistant Professor, Director of Cornea Service, Section of Ophthalmology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Ophthalmology Board Review: Pearls of Wisdom, Second Edition

Why waste time guessing at what you need to know for the ophthalmology board exam? Maximize your exam preparation time with this quick-hit question and answer review. The unique question and single-answer format eliminates the guesswork associated with traditional multiple-choice Q&A reviews and reinforces only the correct answers you’ll need to know on exam day. Emphasis is placed on distilling key facts and clinical pearls essential for exam success. Great for certification and re-certification, this high-yield review for the boards is the perfect compliment to larger texts for intense, streamlined review in the days and weeks before your exam.

Topics Include:

FUNDAMENTALS OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
EXTERNAL DISEASE AND CORNEA
GLAUCOMA
LENS AND CATARACT
NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY
OPTICS AND REFRACTION
ORBIT AND OCULOPLASTICS
PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY AND STRABISMUS
RETINA AND VITREOUS
UVEITIS
OCULAR PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS
OCULAR TRAUMA
BIBLIOGRAPHY

Author: Dr. Richard R. Tamesis is Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ophthalmology Oral Board Review: Retina Byte by Byte

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Ophthalmology Oral Board Review: Retina Byte by Byte

Dr. Robert Wallyn, our faculty adviser for the ophthalmology course, has released an excellent on-line review book to help those preparing for their Oral Board Exam.

Ophthalmology Oral Board Review: Retina Byte by Byte You can use your IPHONE, IPAD, OR MAC to study for the Ophthalmology Oral Boards. Simulate the American Board of Ophthalmology Oral Examination format. Test yourself by viewing a case and listen to the author’s ideal audio presentation in his own voice. Then for the unique part! Listen to Dr. Wallyn’s “Guiding Bytes” that devise a structured approach to the oral exam. These “Bytes” of wisdom range from nuggets of knowledge to confidence and memory building aids gleaned from years of experience giving mock oral exams. Take this interactive book with you on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer. Use it anywhere that time permits: while traveling, in an easy chair, or even in bed. Just download the free iBooks app and then use the free sample “Retina: Byte by Byte”. You will see how it can make a difference by not only increasing your fund of knowledge but enabling you to present it more effectively!

Ophthalmology Oral Lectures June 3-7, 2018 with Optional (extra) day of Mock Orals San Francisco

This course will be held at: a location yet to be determined

This five-day course includes presentations that review the entire field of Ophthalmology using both a didactic lecture approach as well as case-based reviews. Emphasis is on evidence-based medicine and board-relevant standard of care. As a result, the course provides the perfect review for the ABO oral certification exam as well as a good overall review for the DOCK exam or for physicians in practice. Many of our previous participants found the course provided them with improved diagnostic and evaluation skills and helped them recognize specific areas of weakness for self-study. The course includes lectures with a complimentary searchable e-syllabus (PDFs of all PowerPoint presentations) as well as mock oral exams to observe without charge (June 7 and 8)

Optional extra day of Mock Orals (June 8)

Mock Oral Exam Topics

Optics, Refraction & Physiology
Neuro-ophthalmology & Orbit
External Eye and Adnexa
Anterior Segment of the Eye
Posterior Segment of the Eye
Pediatrics, and Strabismus

Ophthalmology Mock Oral Course June 6-8, 2018 San Francisco

This course will be held at: a location yet to be determined

Hone your critical reasoning and evaluation skills in an intensive 3-day case review course designed to help you zero in on what is most clinically relevant for diagnosis, treatment approach, and patient management in all essential areas of Ophthalmology. The course begins with a lecture on the critical reasoning and communication skills important to passing the Oral Certification exam and that will be emphasized during the mock oral exams to follow. The course covers standard of care relevant cases utilizing a half-hour public mock oral exam with feedback format. Participants and faculty review face-to-face in a 25-minute simulation of the oral board process followed by faculty critique. Course fees include participating in two public mock orals and observing others being examined. Learn from doing and from observing. Participants may purchase additional mock orals, if desired (public or private); however, availability may be limited within two weeks of the start of the course. Enter Mock Oral topics preference(s) in indicated box above when registering.

Mock Oral Exam Topics

Optics, Refraction & Physiology
Neuro-ophthalmology & Orbit
External Eye and Adnexa
Anterior Segment of the Eye
Posterior Segment of the Eye
Pediatrics, and Strabismus

Lodging charges are not included in the registration fee. If not staying under the Osler room block at the course hotel there is a per day charge to cover the cost of the meeting space, food and beverage package plus associated fees and taxes; costs may vary by location. Said costs are all included in the Osler room block rate along with applicable room taxes.
Cancellation Policy: Subject to a $100 fee, refunds will be made for cancellations received at least 14 days before the course begins.