What’s New at the VA: Exciting Opportunities for Ophthalmologists

WASHINGTON— The American Academy of Ophthalmology’s panel discussion "What's New at the VA: Exciting Opportunities for Ophthalmologists" covers a wide range of eye care topics within the Veteran's Health Administration. The meeting is scheduled for Oct. 17, from 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., in room S102D.


Hosted by James C. Orcutt, MD, PhD, Chief of Ophthalmology, VHA, and moderated by Mary G. Lawrence, MD, MPH, Associate Chief of Ophthalmology, Minneapolis, VAMC, the meeting will provide an inside look at the “new” VA, and describe the opportunities available for ophthalmologists. Panelists include ophthalmologists currently practicing at VA facilities.


Discussion topics include:

• Update on the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel Enhancement Act of 2004 (pay-bill). - Dr. Lawrence
• Research, History and Opportunity in VHA - Nathan Ravi, MD, PhD, Chief of Ophthalmology, St. Louis, VAMC
• Teleretinal Imaging - Dr. Lawrence
• Electronic Medical Records - Ivan J. Suñer, MD, Chief of Ophthalmology and Associate Chief of Surgery, Durham, VAMC
• Models of eye care delivery in VHA
• The Importance of Eye Technicians to the VA - Mary G. Lynch, MD, Chief of Ophthalmology, Atlanta, VAMC
• Ophthalmology-Led Eye Care - Michael E. Sulewski, MD, Chief of Ophthalmology, Philadelphia, VAMC
• Resident Education in VA Hospitals - Nicholas J. Volpe, MD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania, Scheie Eye Institute
• Blind Rehabilitation - Dr. Orcutt

For additional information, please contact the Academy’s governmental affairs office at 202-737-6662.