Third Biennial ROP Update 2018: National, International and Multidisciplinary Perspectives

Friday, December 7, 2018, 8:00 AM - Saturday, December 8, 2018, 5:00 PM, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

The conference will be held on the first floor of the Abramson Research Building. The registration fee is $285. For accredited fellows and residents the fee is $150.  Registration fee for RN's is $100. The registration fee includes buffet breakfast, breaks, lunch and parking. Space is limited so please register early. As part of our ongoing green initiative, syllabus materials will not be distributed at the conference, but will be available online up to one week prior and two weeks following the conference. Registration deadline is Monday, November 26, 2108.  Tours will begin at the conclusion of the program. Please note on the registration form if you will be attending the cocktail reception on Thursday evening and/or staying for a tour on Friday.

Thursday, December 6, 2018

Cocktail Reception - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Friday, December 7, 2018

Conference Day Program - 8:00 am to 4:25 pm  

Ophthalmology Suite Tour - 4:45 pm

Saturday, December 8, 2018

Conference Day Program - 8:00 am to Noon

1. Discuss the global impact of the risk and challenges of ROP blindness.
2. Determine the advantages and disadvantages of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) treatment for serious ROP compared to laser photocoagulation.
3. Explain and put in perspective the recent clinical trials of oxygen therapy in the premature infant.

MD's - $285

Residents - $150

RN's - $100

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

THINGS TO DO

Independence National Historic Park with the Liberty Bell and the Constitution Center (really worth a visit). http://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/index.htm

Museum of American Revolution – the newest addition to the Philadelphia rich historical tradition – https://www.amrevmuseum.org

National Constitution Center – an institution established by Congress dedicated to the Constitution of the United States. https://constitutioncenter.org

Reading Terminal Market – incredible place for lunch and just gawking at the world passing thru.

Philadelphia Museum of Art – http://www.philamuseum.org The museum is open late on Fridays. You can stroll the galleries or have a drink and listen to music.

Rodin Museum and Garden, the largest collections of Rodin sculptures outside of Paris. http://www.rodinmuseum.org

Barnes Foundation - a true Philadelphia gem with the largest Impressionist collection outside of Paris. https://www.barnesfoundation.org

Penn Museum of Archaelogy and Anthropology – the new Middle East Galleries are astounding.  Right across from CHOP.  https://www.penn.museum/

Rosenbach Museum and Library – another Philadelphia gem with a collection of famous manuscripts (including Ulysses) and original illustrations by Maurice Sendak for everyone’s favorite “Where the wild things are”  http://www.rosenbach.org. This is just a couple of blocks from the Rittenhouse Square.

Shopping along Walnut Street from Broad Street to Rittenhouse Square

RESTAURANTS

Louie Louie – 3611 Walnut Street, next to the University of Pennsylvania Bookstore https://www.louielouie.restaurant

The White Dog – 3420 Sansom Street is the beloved Penn classic.

http://whitedog.com

Distrito Taqueria at 3945 Chestnut Street (entrance on 40^th Street) another Garces’ restaurant in the area. http://garcesgroup.com/restaurants

La Viola on 16^th Street between Locust and Spruce. Italian BYOB- a Quinn favorite and moderately priced. http://laviolaphiladelphia.com/west/

Porcini. On Sansom Street between 20^th and 21^st. Also a BYOB http://www.porcinirestaurant.com/

Dandelion on 18^th and Sansom between Chestnut and Walnut https://thedandelionpub.com

Sansom Street Oyster House on 1516 Street – an old Philadelphia institution: http://oysterhousephilly.com/

Devon Seafood Grill on Rittenhouse Square.  http://www.devonseafood.com/home.aspx?location_id=96

Continental in Old City at 138 Market or Mid-town, 1801 Chestnut St. http://www.continentalmartinibar.com/

Tiramisu – 5^th Street near South. Roman-Jewish http://dinesite.com/info/rstrnt-167618/?&t=3

Jones. 700 Chestnut. Southern comfort food--really good! http://search.cityguide.aol.com/philadelphia/restaurants/jones/v-117966942

City Tavern – 2^nd St near Walnut http://www.citytavern.com/menu.php

Fork – Market between 2^nd and 3^rd – a bit pricey but good http://www.forkrestaurant.com/accolades.htm

Plough and Stars – in Old City, on 2^nd between Market and Chestnut http://ploughstars.com/old_city_philadelphia_menus.php

Elogy Belgian Tavern – Old City at 136 Chestnut http://www.eulogybar.com/

Buddakhan – 326 Chestnut – very expensive – Morimoto from Iron Chef cooks here http://www.buddakan.com/

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (10.25 hours), Non-Physician AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ Attendance (includes PA, RT, RDMS) (10.25 hours)

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton University City Hotel, 3549 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, located three blocks from the Hospital. The group rate is $172 single and double occupancy, plus a 15.5 percent room tax. To make reservations, contact the Sheraton University City Hotel directly at 888-627-7071, and be sure to mention the name of the conference when making your reservations. The special rate will be available until Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018.

WWW.SHERATONUNIVERSITYCITY.COM