2025 Vision Research Day

June 20, 2025

Target Audience

This course is designed for physicians practicing in the area of ophthalmology, as well as other health care professionals. Our graduating residents and fellows will be joined by our scientists in training, providing an intermixed range of topics from the bench to the bedside.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of the symposium, participants should be able to:

1. List the current research activities of the trainees within the Department of Ophthalmology at UPSOM.
2. Identify opportunities for future research within the Department of Ophthalmology at UPSOM.
3. Recognize the importance, opportunities for, and challenges related to the pursuit of a career within academic ophthalmology.
4. Understand the importance of the psycho-social issues affecting the patient who suffered a severe eye injury and be aware of appropriate sites for referral.

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.25 AAPA Category I CME
  • 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 5.25 Attendance
Course opens: 
04/21/2025
Course expires: 
07/31/2025
Event starts: 
06/20/2025 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
06/20/2025 - 2:00pm EDT
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Mercy Pavilion - Room 4.221
Pittsburgh, PA
United States

Faculty Disclosure:

No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing  healthcare products used by or on patients. 

 

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity

Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 5.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.  

Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. 

Available Credit

  • 5.25 AAPA Category I CME
  • 5.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 5.25 Attendance
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