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:  Embassy Suites SFO Airport 250 Gateway  Boulevard, South San Francisco, California, 94080
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 (Sept. 29 – Oct. 4).  For those participants who will be taking their Oral Certification Exam in October, there will be mock oral exams to observe without charge (October 3 – 5).

Optional extra day of didactic review (Sept. 29)
Designation: The Osler Institute designates this optional Live activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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 5)
Designation: The Osler Institute designates this optional Live activity for a maximum of 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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 the 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.

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: Embassy Suites SFO Airport 250 Gateway  Boulevard, South San Francisco, California, 94080

 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 by 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 the indicated box in the cart during the 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

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.

NOW WITH CME AND SA CREDIT! — Starting at $395.00

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 Video/Audio files are stored “in the cloud” so you can stream them anywhere, anytime, as long as you have an internet connection, watch or listen to on your phone, computer – your learning experience is almost like being at the live activity, but without travel costs and time away from your practice.  Included with each Online review is an electronic downloadable copy of the syllabus that corresponds to the Video/Audio lectures.

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, listen to on your phone, computer – your learning experience is almost like being at the live activity, but without travel costs and time away from your practice.  Included with each Online review is an electronic downloadable copy of the syllabus that corresponds to the Audio Lectures.

Packed with 65 sample cases covering all core topics, Ophthalmology Oral Board Review is an image-based case review designed to help you prepare—and succeed—on the American Board of Ophthalmology oral board certification exam. Regardless of your level of experience, the book features simple tools, advice, and tactics to become more organized, assertive, and confident in delivering case presentations.

Provides an easy-to-understand methodology that’s proven an effective strategy for achieving exam success.
Each case is presented in a simple two-page format that includes one historical vignette, photographs, and one suggested presentation.
Ideally suited for use by two study partners in a role-playing situation, where one student acts as the examinee and the other as the examiner.
Perfect for residents and students—as well as directors training residents on delivering oral presentations in the clinic, in the hospital, and on the wards.

Includes two sample oral examinations of cases, with accompanying audio files available with the eBook.
Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience with Enhanced Video, Audio and Interactive Capabilities!

Authors: Damien Luviano, MD, FACS, 

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
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

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 ,Michael A. Saidel MD 

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.

Author:  Richard R. Tamesis MD

Follow the link below to purchase this material

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!