2011 Annual Continuing Education (ACE) Program
Be sure to mark your calendar - this year's ACE program will be in sunny Orlando, FL, October 21-24. Watch www.jcahpo.org, our Facebook page, and RSS & Twitter feeds for announcements in the coming months.
Location
The Hilton Orlando
6001 Destination Parkway
Orlando, FL 32819
Early- Bird Giveaway – 1 FREE Online Course
Register for the 2011 ACE Program before August 27, 2011 and get 1 FREE Course on www.actioned.org (1 A JCAHPO CE Credit).
Visit Universal's Islands of Adventure®
theme park in Orlando
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) will be selling tickets to Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park for the evening of Monday, October 24, 7:30 - 11:00 p.m. This is a park “buy-out”, meaning only Annual Meeting attendees will be in the park, not the general public.
Featuring themed lands and cutting-edge rides, the Islands of Adventure park promises excitement around every bend.
- Adults: $59.00
- Children (ages 4-14): $53.00
- Children under 3: FREE
Tickets for this event go on sale online on June 22 for AAO members and July 6 for non-members. Check back for the link.
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Stein Lecture
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| Mark Changizi, PhD |
This year’s Harold A. Stein, MD, Lecture will feature renowned author, scientist, and researcher Mark Changizi, PhD. Dr. Changizi will present his research on human vision and cognitive development detailed in his recent book “The Vision Revolution.” In the book, he explores four “why” questions on human vision:
- Why do we see in color?
- Why do our eyes face forward?
- Why do we see illusions?
- Why does reading come so naturally to us?
JCAHPO is pleased to welcome Dr. Changizi for what is sure to be a captivating address. For more information on Dr. Changizi visit www.changizi.com or his research site www.2ai.org.
Important Dates
- July 5, 2011 – Registration Opens/ACE Bulletin mailed & available online
- July 6, 2011 – AAO Housing opens to non-members (ophthalmic medical personnel)
- August 27, 2011 – Early-bird Registration closes
- September 22, 2011 – Pre-registration closes [onsite registration still available]
- October 1, 2011 – Course handouts available
Travel Information in Orlando
Friday Courses: Please be advised that the AAO shuttles only run from 6:30-9:30 a.m., on Friday morning and then again from 3:00-6:00 p.m., that afternoon. If you cannot make the shuttle, you will need to make other arrangements to get to the meeting on Friday morning (taxi, bus, etc). No AAO shuttles will drop off or pick up at the Hilton Orlando Hotel, due to its close proximity to the Convention Center. The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando is approximately a 15-minute walk from the West Building to the Hilton Orlando where JCAHPO’s Program will be held.
Orlando’s I-Ride Trolley has stops at the Convention Center (North/South and West Buildings) as well as the Hilton Orlando, and numerous other stops including several other hotels, attractions, shopping, dining, and nightlife.
The I-Ride Trolley runs from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm every day. The Hilton Orlando is stop #25, the North/South is #26, and the West is #27. A one-day unlimited pass is available for $4.00 or a 3-day unlimited pass is available for $6.00. Tickets may be purchased online (show printed receipt to driver) or at the Hilton, the OCCC, or additional local locations.
More information to follow.
Housing
Hotel reservations must be made through the AAO Housing Bureau. Housing opens on June 22nd to Academy members and on July 6th to non-members (ophthalmic medical personnel).
www.aao.org/meetings/annual_meeting/travel/
City of Orlando
Visit www.orlandoinfo.com for the most up-to-date local information, including where to eat, what to do while in Orlando, and for information on discounts and tickets. JCAHPO will also have coupons and guide books available onsite.
Sub-Specialty Sessions
Several Sub-Specialty Sessions will be held throughout the program. These include Imaging/Ultrasound, Practice Management, Neuro-ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, and Glaucoma. All sessions will be Intermediate to Advanced level. These exclusive sub-specialty sessions provide OMP with an opportunity to take part in a series of courses devoted to a relevant or popular eye care issue. Attendees receive a thorough review of a select topic and its manifestation in different areas of care that they are likely to encounter.
The Premier Event in Eye Care Education for Ophthalmic Medical Personnel