QuickLinks:
International Attendees:
Visit the Academy’s Web Site for up-to-date meeting information.
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Programs for Residents and Young Ophthalmologists
The Academy offers special programs and discounts during the Joint Meeting for residents. The following courses, specifically developed for residents, are identified with the  icon in the 2008 Joint Meeting Online Program:
| LAB233B |
Phacoemulsification Lab for Ophthalmology Residents |
LAB178B |
Glaucoma Filtration Surgery Lab for Ophthalmology Residents |
LAB229B |
Laser Refractive Surgery for Ophthalmology Residents |
Member in Training Discounts
Academy Members in Training receive a 50 percent discount on all standard Instruction Courses, Skills Transfer Courses and Breakfast with the Experts ticket purchases. The following courses are suggested for residents:
| LAB179A |
Glaucoma Laser Therapy: Innovations and Advice from the Experts |
LAB580A |
Microsurgical Suturing Techniques |
LAB196 |
Top 10 Essentials of Gonioscopy: Stereoscopic Viewing & Interpretation |
LAB360 |
Digital Video Editing in the YouTube™ Age |
LAB519 |
Surgical Anatomy of the Eyelids: Cadaver Demonstration |
LAB633 |
Oculoplastic Surgery: Anatomic Foundations, Surgical Techniques, and Enhanced Results |
Young Ophthalmologist (YO) Highlights
Additionally, a number of programs have been crafted for Young Ophthalmologists as they move from training to practice. Courses and events endorsed by the Young Ophthalmologist Committee are identified in the Online Program with the  icon. Highlights include:
- The Young Ophthalmologist Program for residents and physicians in their first five years of practice
- Professional Choices Job Fair
- Young Ophthalmologist Reception
- Welcome to the Real World of Ophthalmology: Reality 101 for Residents and Fellows
- Training, Globalization and the Young Ophthalmologist
- Young Ophthalmologists in International Ophthalmology
- New this year: Access to the YO Lounge
EyeBuild Project
The Academy’s community service project, EyeBuild, will take place Nov. 6 to 7, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Register for one or both days when you register for the meeting. The cost is $25 per person, per day, and includes shuttle transportation, lunch and supplies.
If you have any questions, e-mail meetings@aao.org.
EyeNet provides the information you need to make the most of your Joint Meeting experience.
We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta this November.
American Academy of Ophthalmology
655 Beach Street | San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: 415.561.8500 | Fax: 415.561.8575 | www.aao.org |
