WAEPS Monthly Scientific Meeting
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Featured presenters:

Eric Pierce, MD, PhD

Professor
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

Disclosures: Dr. Pierce has no ACCME-defined commercial interests. His presentation will be evidence based and free of bias.
Dr. Pierce has no relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests. His presentation will be evidence based and free of bias.

Schedule:
6-6:30 p.m.   Sign in and light refreshments for in-person participants

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Lecture 1: Genetics of Inherited Retinal Degenerations
(Dr. Pierce)

Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be able to:

• Have a better understanding of the genetic causality of inherited retinal degenerations.

7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Lecture 2:  Clinical Translation of Genetic Therapies for Inherited Retinal Degenerations
(Dr. Pierce)

Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, attendees should be able to:

• Be better informed regarding clinical use of genetic therapies for inherited retinal degenerations.

Planning Committee Disclosures: 

Program Chair Dr. Yewlin Chee, MD, has no relevant commercial interests to disclose. 
Committee member Dr. Russell Van Gelder has no relevant commercial interests to disclose.

 Accreditation:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of University of Washington School of Medicine and Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  (Each session is 2.0 credits)

How to Participate:

Register for the March Scientific Monthly Meeting

 Those wishing to participate via webinar will be provided with that month’s login information. To claim CME credit for any of the sessions in this series, please download the credit claim form from the WAEPS website’s Monthly Meeting page and keep track of the sessions you attend. Be sure to submit that form to the WAEPS office no later than June 30, 2020. In addition, in-person attendees must sign in at each session to have their participation verified and receive credit. Note that WAEPS membership is required in order to claim credit for the series.