2011 International Forum: Latest Trends and Next-Generation Developments in International Eye Care

Monday, 24 Oct.
08:30 to 11:00
Orange County Convention Center, Room W308b

Following an update of the WHO Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Blindness, a panel of international experts will present the latest trends in international eye care development, including key issues for in-depth programming. A second panel will provide information and describe experiences for young ophthalmologists who are becoming involved in international eye care. Audience participation in Q&A sessions with the panelists is planned, as well as a tea and cookies break for informal interaction.

Welcome
Zelia Correa, MD, PhD, Cincinnati, Ohio

Latest Trends in International Eye Care Development
Moderator: Victoria Sheffield, Kensington, Maryland

WHO Global Action Plan for the Prevention of Blindness
Ivo Kocur, MD, Geneva, Switzerland

Evidence-based Programming
Joan McLeod, PhD, MBA, New York, NY

Operational Research
Nathan Congdon, MD, Guangzhou, China

Cross Cultural Issues
Marty Spencer, MD, Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Sustainability Trends in Developing Countries
Sanduk Ruit, MD, Kathmandu, Nepal

Audience Question & Answer

Break

Next Generation of Ophthalmologists in International Eye Care Development
Moderator: Brad Feldman, MD, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Volunteering at Home
Linda Lawrence, MD, Salina, Kansas

International Ophthalmology During Residency
Devin Gattey, MD, Portland, Oregon

Preparing for a Professional Career in International Eye Care
Suzanne Gilbert, PhD, MPH, Berkeley, California

Becoming an International Volunteer
John Cropsey, MD, Bomet, Kenya

Balancing International Volunteering with a Career in the USA
Matthew Oliva, MD, Medford, Oregon

Audience Question & Answer

Summary
Marilyn Miller, MD, Chicago, Illinois