Chairman's Message
I am pleased to announce the 5th Annual Illinois Eye Review on March 17-23, 2012. To date, over 400 residents, fellows and practicing ophthalmologists have attended the program, which offers comprehensive coverage of ophthalmology facts, case presentations, and in-depth discussion of advanced concepts. In 2011 the Illinois Eye Review offered over 79 hours of CME credit. Evaluations of the program have been enthusiastic. "Great review and development of concepts with constant question-asking, problem-solving and explaining 'old' concepts in new ways," wrote one participant.
The Illinois Eye Review offers a new approach to ophthalmology review and continuing education by adapting Kolb's experiential learning model to our curriculum. The course is organized into six days of factual review (Saturday March 17 through Friday, March 23). On these days participants will be introduced to the fundamentals of ophthalmology and be provided opportunities to review and conceptualize them through case discussions. The last day of the course, Friday March 25, offers a variety of topical lectures that will provide opportunity to apply what participants have learned to real-world clinical problems, presented by course faculty. Our approach allows course participants to review facts, test and expand their knowledge through conceptualization, and build on their understanding by active experimentation with specific clinical applications.
The Illinois Eye Review offers participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in the basics of ophthalmology under the tutelage of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary physicians, known worldwide for their management of difficult and complicated cases in all major ophthalmologic subspecialties. Equally important, the program offers the opportunity to discuss cases and learn about important new developments and current concepts from experts known for their outstanding ability to teach. As you review lists of the Comprehensive Factual Review Faculty and the Important Concepts Faculty you will recognize the names of numerous leaders in ophthalmology.
We launched the Illinois Eye Review in celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, as the best way to honor and also build upon an outstanding tradition of excellence and innovation. Since the beginning, the course has been well-attended and has been successful in offering a learning opportunity unlike any other in ophthalmology. Please join us on the University of Illinois at Chicago campus on March 17th through the 23th, 2012. I look forward to meeting you.
Dimitri Azar, MD
Program Director
B.A. Field Endowed Chair of Ophthalmologic Research
Interim Dean College of Medicine