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Forward2026 Vision Research and Alumni Day
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. Alumni from the residency and fellowship programs will provide the audience with insight on practices they have learned
Target Audience
Physician
Physician Assistant
Medical Students
Graduate Students
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.
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.
This activity is approved for the following credit: [insert AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and AAPA Category 1 CME. 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.