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Pediatric Ophthalmology
& Strabismus Meeting
of the Southeast
(POSMS)
September 19, 2015
“Possum Up a Tree”
courtesy of Suzanne McKee
The Lodge and Spa
at Callaway Gardens
Pine Mountain,
Georgia
Dear Fellow Pediatric Ophthalmologists,
For many years we have been fortunate to be able to invite two visiting professors to Emory each year with the generous support
of the Georgia chapter of Knights Templar Foundation. This year two of the superstars in our field—Michael Repka and David
Plager—will be our Knights Templar visiting professors. In addition to giving a one hour Grand Rounds lecture at 8 a.m., they will
be discussing the management of difficult cases that we will present to them during a conference following grand rounds. You are all
invited to attend.
We are also launching a new meeting, the Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Meeting of the Southeast (POSMS), on September
18-19, 2015 at The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens that is located 90 miles southeast of the Atlanta Airport. The meeting will
start with a dinner on Friday night that will give everyone the opportunity to renew old friendships and to meet new colleagues. On
Saturday morning, there will be case presentations from the attendees modeled after the Joe Calhoun meeting that is held each year
at Wills as well as a lecture by David Plager and Danny Haddad (Head of Emory’s Global Vision Initiative). We hope that you will
be able to attend.
Scott Lambert, MD
Section Chief, Pediatric Ophthalmology, The Emory Clinic
PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY AT EMORY EYE CENTER
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR LECTURERS 2015
Michael Repka, MD: May 8, 2015
Dr. Michael Repka is a professor of ophthalmology and a professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine. He has been at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine since 1983. He received his
medical degree from the Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1979, completed his
ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital, and did fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and
strabismus as well as neuro-ophthalmology at the Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital.
He completed a MBA at Johns Hopkins University in 2010.
He is known for his contributions in the fields of pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, retinopathy of prematurity and pediatric
neuro-ophthalmology. His clinical practice includes an interest in the management of strabismus and amblyopia with special
interest in alternatives to patching for the management of amblyopia and using strabismus surgery, botulinum toxin and
adjustable sutures to treat strabismus. He performs cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation for children with cataracts.
He has a special interest in pediatric neuro-ophthalmology involving normal and abnormal visual development and the effect
of injury and tumor on the visual system of the child.
Dr. Repka currently serves as Vice-chair for Clinical Practice of the Wilmer Institute and Division Director of Pediatric
Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus. He also serves as the Medical Director for Governmental Affairs of the American
Academy of Ophthalmology. He is the Academy’s advisor to the CPT editorial panel of the American Medical Association.
He is a past-president of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus as well as the Maryland Society
for Eye Physicians and Surgeons.
David Plager, MD: September 18, 2015
Dr. David Plager is currently a Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of the Section of Pediatric Ophthalmology
and Adult Strabismus at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. He is a graduate of Stanford University,
completed medical school and residency at Indiana University and a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and
strabismus at Children’s Hospital National Medical Center in Washington DC.
Dr. Plager has delivered over 235 lectures nationally and internationally on a wide range of topics in pediatric
ophthalmology: from cataracts to glaucoma to vascular malformations and on a wide range of strabismus topics- he has a
particular interest in the treatment of oblique muscle dysfunction. He has published or coauthored over 100 book chapters and
scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals and was editor and co-author of the textbook Strabismus Surgery: Basic and
Advanced Strategies. He has received research grants for work in ROP, pediatric cataracts and pediatric glaucoma.
He has received both Honor and Senior Honor awards from both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American
Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and the Lifetime Achievement Award from AAPOS.
Both presentations will take place from 8:00-9:00am in the F. Phinizy Calhoun, Jr. Auditorium T-Level, Emory Clinic
Building B, 1365B Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30322.
September 19, 2015
program benefits
The Inaugural Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Meeting of the Southeast (POSMS) is intended for pediatric
ophthalmologists, orthoptists and general ophthalmologists who care for children. Didactic lectures will review the
current controversies that exist in the management of some pediatric eye conditions, strabismic and non-strabismic
including pediatric corneal disease, neuro-ophthalmology and cataract and retinopathy of prematurity. The keynote
speaker will be David Plager, MD. In addition, participants are asked to bring their own interesting or difficult
cases to discuss with the group.
At the conclusion of this program, the participant should be able to:
n Apply central concepts in the management of pediatric eye conditions;
n Identify the current areas of strength and weakness in the current pediatric ophthalmologic care network Georgia.
Continuing Education Credit
The Emory University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.75 AMA PRA Category 1
CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Emory University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for
physicians.
Tuition : $50
Tuition includes dinner on Friday, September 18, continental breakfast on Saturday and other amenities that make this
a rewarding learning experience. Cancellations received prior to September 5 will be refunded. There is no refund
after September 5, 2015. The liability of Emory University is limited to the program tuition. Emory will not be
responsible for any losses incurred by the registrant, including but not limited to airfare cancellation and hotel deposits.
Course Location and Lodging
All sessions will be held at The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, 4500 Southern Pine Drive, Pine Mountain,
GA 31822. The Lodge is just an hour drive from downtown Altanta. This 6,000-acre paradise of lush, vibrant flora
perfectly blends the comforts of the city with the calming beauty of nature. Guest room rates include complimentary
admission to Callaway Gardens, free parking, complimentary wi-fi and 24-hour access to the Spa Fitness Center.
For guests that do not stay overnight, Day Passes are available.
A limited number of rooms have been secured for Meeting registrants at $189 per night plus tax. To reserve your
accommodations, please call 888-312-8002 and refer to the Emory Southern Pediatric Meeting. To take advantage
of this great rate, you must reserve your accommodations as soon as possible, but no later than 5:00 pm on
Tuesday, August 19, 2015.
For more information about this Lodge, visit www.callawaylodgeandspa.com.
For additional information, registrants are encouraged to call Emory’s Office of Continuing Medical Education
at 404-727-1626.
“Possum Up a Tree”
courtesy of Suzanne McKee
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EMORY FACULTY
Allen Beck, MD
Pediatric Glaucoma
Bhairavi Dholakia, MD
Pediatric Cornea
Brent Hayek, MD
Pediatric Oculoplastics
Baker Hubbard, MD
Pediatric Retina
Annette Giangiacomo, MD
Pediatric Glaucoma
Amy Hutchinson, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Hee Joon Kim, MD
Pediatric Oculoplastics
Scott Lambert, MD
Section Chief
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Pediatric Cataract and Adult Strabismus
Phoebe Lenhart, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Pediatric Cornea
Jason Peragallo, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology
Josh Robinson, MD
Pediatric Retina
Jill Wells, MD
Ocular Oncology