Multidisciplinary Lessons in Pediatric Oculoplastics: Featuring the third James A. Katowitz Lecture in Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery

Saturday, October 19, 2019, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Children's Hosptial of Philadelphia

The Division of Ophthalmology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia invites you to attend this half-day course intended for pediatric ophthalmologists, pediatric and adult oculoplastic surgeons, dermatologists, oncologists, radiologists and other healthcare professionals interested in oculoplastic and orbital surgery.

Keynote Speaker:

Richard Allen, MD, PhD, FACS — Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Featured Speakers:

Alejandra de Alba Campomanes, MD, MPH — Pediatric Ophthalmology, University of California, San Francisco

Manoj Parulekar, MD — Pediatric Ophthalmology, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Oxford Eye Hospital, United Kingdom

This event will be part of the Philadelphia Pediatric Ophthalmology Symposium — Oct. 17-19, 2019. This is a partnership between Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Wills Eye Hospital. Other events scheduled to occur during this two-day symposium include the visiting professor lecture series on Oct. 17 and the Joseph Calhoun Pediatric Ophthalmology Forum on Oct. 18, both of which will be held at Wills Eye Hospital. To register, please go to www.willseye.org/registration-form. For more about the Lecture Series and the Forum, please contact Yla Angso at continuingeducation@willseye.org.

1. Recognize distinctive radiographic features of common orbital conditions in children
2. Understand medical and surgical management of venolymphatic malformations
3. Incorporate new tips for success in pediatric ptosis surgery

FREE

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.00 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (3.00 hours)

Hotel Information

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton University City Hotel, located three blocks from the hospital. The group rates are $172 single and double occupancy, plus room tax. Attendees must make their own reservations by contacting the hotel directly at 888-627-7071. Remember to mention the name of the conference when making your reservations. The special rate will be available until September 18, 2019.  Hotel parking is available for $38 a night (including tax) with in and out privileges and guests can keep their car parked until 6:00 p.m. the day of check out.

Please use the below link to reserve your hotel room:

https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1560949391305&key=GRP

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Exhibit

Fee Registration Fee - $1,500

PLEASE CLICK THE REGISTER BUTTON TO COMPLETE YOUR EXHIBT REGISTRATION

Benefits

Opportunity to exhibit, demonstrate product equipment, and distribute product samples, literature and other educational fact sheets.  Acknowledgement as an Exhibitor in the syllabus, all food service offerings and validated parking for the Beurger Center and Wood Garages.

Set Up Time

Saturday, October 19, 2019 - any time after 7:00 am

Exhibit Times

Exhibits may remain through the entire conference. Attendees visit exhibits throughout the conference; the majority during breakfast and morning break.

Breakdown

Saturday, October 19, 2019 – any time after noon

Space Assignments

The conference will be held on the first floor of the Leonard and Madlyn Abramson Pediatric Research Center located on The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia campus.  Exhibits will be setup on the 1st floor (just outside the conference room). Table assignment shall be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.

No displays and exhibits material can be tacked or taped to walls or ceilings.

Shipping and Receiving

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Abramson Research Building

RECEIVING

3615 Civic Center Boulevard

Philadelphia, PA 19104

C/O Catrice Butler

Please Note: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia/CME Department will not be responsible for receiving/storing/transporting of any exhibit materials.  Company representatives are responsible for their own shipping/receiving handling fees.

If needed, all representative will need to complete a BOL (bill of lading) for any freight shipment or the standard Federal Express or UPS labeling for all other shipment.  All representatives must pack, label and return all materials to the loading docks for pick-up on the next business day.

Parking

- Parking vouchers (for CHOP parking garages ONLY) will be distributed

- Upon exiting, the parker must scan the original ticket at the exit verifier

- The Courtesy Coupons acts as a chaser ticket (after scanning the ticket that was dispensed at the entrance, scan the Courtesy Coupon)

Hotel

A block of rooms has been reserved at reduced rates at the Sheraton University City Hotel, 36th and Chestnut streets, Philadelphia, Pa. 19104, located just a few blocks from Children’s Hospital. The group overnight room rate is $172 single and double occupancy. Participants are required to make their own hotel accommodations by calling the hotel directly. The telephone number for the Sheraton is 888-627-7071 or 215-387-8000. Please mention the name of the conference when making your reservation. The special room rate will be available until September 18, 2019. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis.  Hotel parking is available for $38 a night (including tax) with in and out privileges and guests can keep their car parked until 6:00 p.m. the day of check out.

Please use this link to reserve you hotel room: 

https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1560949391305&key=GRP