Platinum Sponsors · COS 39TH ANNUAL MEETING Grand Rapids, MI Amway Grand Plaza August 5 -9, 2015...

COS 39TH ANNUAL MEETING

Grand Rapids, MI

Amway Grand Plaza August 5 - 9, 2015

Platinum Sponsors:

WELCOME

Welcome to the 39th Annual Meeting of the Christian Ophthalmology Society! On behalf of the entire COS board, we welcome you to Grand Rapids! We pray that you will be blessed by the content of the meeting, the interactions with colleagues and friends, the evening worship, and your time with family. Since 1977, the goals of our society are to:

Develop unity in friendship among ophthalmologists in Christ Encourage medical students, house officers and fellows in their walk with the Lord Support other physicians’ faith in Christ regardless of denominational background Hold meetings with emphasis on the family so that all family members will feel at home and enjoy

the surroundings Develop new professional acquaintances and get to know the families of colleagues who love the

Lord Cooperate with and pray for missionary ophthalmologists Pray for revival, particularly in medicine

We are privileged to have Dr. Allen Foster sharing this year during our Wednesday and Thursday ses-sions. He is one of world’s foremost experts on global blindness and disability and has been involved on many forefronts. He is a wonderful storyteller and passionate about his faith as it has propelled him to serve around the world for his entire career. He and his wife Dr. Penny Foster have traveled from their home in London to be with us. Our mission’s emphasis day on Thursday explores the challenges of global blindness treatment and the choices that we can make which will make a difference! We’ll explore management of global eye diseas-es as well as a special session featuring any registrant called “Fascinomas & other weird ones: most challenging career cases.” We are blessed to host nearly 25 medical students, house officers, fellows as grant recipients at this meeting. You won’t want to miss our 2nd annual Super Bowl of Grand Rounds on Friday in which an op-portunity to present a Grand Rounds case has been given to each grant recipient in a fast paced and fun manner. This year, Thursday night is a free night for families and friends to enjoy a meal out in Grand Rapids. We invite you to join us on Friday night to hear testimonies from our house staff attendees. On Saturday night, we culminate with a wonderful message from Dr. Erwin Lutzer, pastor of the Moody Church, Chica-go, IL. For those who are able to stay through Sunday morning, we will enjoy worshipping together and hearing Dr. Ben Roberts sharing on using Bible stories for effective gospel communication. Grand Rapids and Michigan has so much to offer our families and we hope you will find time to enjoy some of the offerings: John Ball Zoo, Meijer Gardens, Michigan Adventure Park, Lake Michigan beaches and more. Lastly, please take time to stop and get to know each of our exhibitors who have graciously supported this meeting for our benefit. We have a record number of sponsors this year and want them to feel wel-come each year at our annual meeting. We trust that you will thoroughly engage in all this meeting has to offer and encourage your colleagues to attend future meetings. Program Committee Stan Pletcher, MD Glenn Strauss, MD John Kempen, MD Erick Bothun, MD

SUPPORTERS & EXHIBITORS

Platinum Sponsors: ($2000)

Gold Sponsors: ($1000)

Bronze Sponsors: ($600)

EXHIBITOR INFO

Akorn (www.akorn.com)

Akorn is a leading multi-specialty pharmaceutical company, with a long history as a leader in ophthalmic pharmaceuticals. Akorn is committed to serving our customers by developing, manufacturing, and marketing a full line of ophthalmic products. Therapeutic pharmaceuticals include products such as Akten®, AzaSite®, Betimol®, Cosopt®PF, and Zioptan®. The diagnostic products include AK-Fluor®, IC-Green®, and Paremyd®, and over-the-counter products include the full line of TheraTears® Brand products.

Alcon (www.alcon.com)

Alcon, a global leader in eye care, provides innovative products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better. The three Alcon businesses - Surgical, Pharmaceutical and Vision Care - offer the widest spectrum of products addressing the world´s most pressing eye care needs. For more information, visit www.alcon.com.

Allergan, Inc (www.allergan.com)

Allergan which headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a unique, global pharmaceutical company and a leader in a new industry model – Growth Pharma. Allergan is focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing innovative branded pharmaceuticals, high-quality generic and over-the-counter medicines and biologic products for patients around the world. For more information, visit Allergan's website at www.allergan.com.

Christian Eye Ministry (www.christianeye.net)

Christian Eye Ministry provides volunteer eye surgeons the opportunity for short term and long term missions in Ghana, West Africa. Our surgeons primarily do phaco and glaucoma surgery in Tema and Cape Coast, Ghana in fully equipped eye clinics with operating rooms. We have seen a sharp decline in volunteers since 9/11 but the need is still great there. Please consider donating your time and expertise to those truly in need.

Christian Eye Network (www.christianeye.net)

The Christian Eye Network connects Ophthalmologists for Mission, Ministry and Work! Looking for a Partner or a Position? Let Us Help You.

Recruitment – Ophthalmologists and Optometrists Job Placement – Residents, Fellows in Training and

Experienced Ophthalmologists Compensation and Contract Reviews Sample C.V.’s, Cover Letters and Contracts

Expand the ministry aspects of your ophthalmology practice while engaging area eye care providers about local and international ophthalmology missions. Stop by our booth and find out how you can get involved for Mission, Ministry and Work. We would love to get to know you!

EXHIBITOR INFO

Diopsys, Inc (www.diopsys.com)

Diopsys, Inc. is a medical instrumentation company dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective preventative health care. Diopsys has developed and markets the patented Diopsys® NOVA-VEP and Diopsys® NOVA-ERG Vision Testing Systems utilized by ophthalmologists and optometrists to help in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders, including glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Glaukos (www.glaukos.com)

Glaukos Corporation is an ophthalmic medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of breakthrough products and procedures to transform the treatment of glaucoma. Glaukos has developed the iStent® Trabecular Micro-Bypass Stent, which is designed to reduce IOP and dependence on ocular hypotensive medications in patients with mild-to-moderate open-angle glaucoma. The iStent is CE marked with availability in selected markets in Europe, has a Medical Device License in Canada and is FDA approved in the USA. Glaukos has also developed the iStent inject® and iStent supra® technologies, which are currently under clinical evaluation. For more information, visit www.glaukos.com.

Global Sight Network (www.globalsightnetwork.org)

Helen Keller said it best, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Her words are the driving force behind the humanitarian efforts of Global Sight Network (GSN). GSN is a network of eye banks that have come together to help preserve sight for those in need of tissue for ophthalmic surgery across the world. Through use of a glycerol based long-term storage technique, corneas are available for tectonic coverage to patients previously underserved because of time sensitive storage media or refrigeration requirements. GSN also has the ability to provide tissue for penetrating keratoplasty. Tissue is stored in Optisol GS in a refrigerated environment and must be used within 14 days.

Hoya (www.hoyasurgicaloptics.com)

Hoya Surgical Optics is the #1 pre-loaded lens company with over 3 million implants worldwide!

EXHIBITOR INFO

MMC Medical (www.mmcmedical.net)

When it comes to financing did you know that most hospitals do not borrow money from Commercial Banks? No, they obtain their financing institutionally from the Capital Markets where they are able to structure financing at 20-40% below the prime rate. For example the current prime rate (per the WSJ) is 3.25 and most hospital debt is in

the 2.5% range and below. MMC is a pioneer in Capital Market financing and first introduced this type of financing first to the Church, Christian School and College Market over 12 years ago. As a Registered Municipal Advisor, we can

now provide that same expertise that will help lower debt service costs for Health Practitioners. If you have current practice & facility related debt or have new a project planned costing $3 million or more and want similar interest

rates (2% or less) as hospitals get then you should contact our firm.

MMI Canada (www.mmicanada.ca)

Medical Ministry International Canada (MMI Canada) is an opportunity to serve Jesus Christ by providing spiritual and compassionate health care in this world of need. MMI Canada offers opportunities for ophthalmologists and support staff, including nurses, technicians, optometrists and opticians, as well as non-medical volunteers and families, to join one of our 40 vision and medical teams listed on our website at www.mmicanada.ca. Canadians and Americans can now apply directly to MMI Canada, and Americans will receive a tax receipt through our American 501(c)3 co-sponsor, I Care San Antonio (ICSA). Join a team and support international vision care today.

New World Medical, Inc. (www.ahmedvalve.com)

New World Medical is primarily known for the Ahmed Glaucoma Valve, the leading glaucoma drainage device for refractory glaucoma in the world. We are a 26 year old company dedicated to ophthalmology. We will introduce a new, novel micro invasive glaucoma surgical (MIGS) device for removal of trabecular mesh work at AAO 2015. This instrument is a surgical dual blade device that may be used in conjunction with cataract surgery, through a clear cornea incision, or as a “stand-alone” procedure. We also provide donor sclera, pericardium, and cornea tissue. We appreciate the opportunity to exhibit at the Christian Ophthalmology Society conference.

Vision Outreach International (www.visionoutreach.org)

Vision Outreach International (visionoutreach.org) seeks to HONOR

CHRIST and RESTORE SIGHT both physically and spiritually by:

GOING - We organize and participate in several international mission

trips a year to remain current in mission trends.

SOWING - We provide web based learning opportunities

(globalsight.org) and network with like-minded organization to

produce the BEST results for all.

GROWING - We offer several MSICS training opportunities for board

certified ophthalmologist, MULTIPLYING our future IMPACT.

Moved with COMPASSION, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they

regained their sight and followed Him" (Matthew 20:34)

SESSION LOCATIONS

When What Where Detail Wednesday 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Exhibits / Registration Center Concourse 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Opening Session Pantlind Ballroom An Evening with Dr. Allen Foster

Thursday 7:00 AM – 8:20 AM Breakfast w/ Exhibitors Center Concourse Breakfast Burrito and Fruit/Juices 8:20 AM – 4:05 PM Physician Main Session Pantlind Ballroom Mission Day 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Spouse’s First Session Thornapple Room Jolene DeHeer – Living Freely 8:45 AM – 12:15 PM Children’s Sessions 3rd Floor Rooms Fruits of the Spirit 10:45 AM – Noon Spouse Discussion Session Thornapple Room Discussion on morning subject 10:45 AM - Noon Spouse Ministry Session Heritage Hill Ministry Sharing 12:00 – 1:00 PM Thursday Luncheon Imperial Ballroom John and Lori Clements 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM John Ball Zoo Lyon’s St Entrance Field Trip for spouses and kids 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM Christian Eye Network Thornapple Room Connecting residents 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM Ice Cream Social Pantlind Ballroom Surprise Speakers

Friday 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast w/ Exhibitors Center Concourse Egg & Ham Croissant and Fruit/Juices 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Small Group Prayer Thornapple Room 8:30 AM – 12:15 PM Physician Main Sessions Pantlind Ballroom Scientific Session 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Spouse’s First Session Thornapple Room Jolene DeHeer – Living Victoriously 10:45 AM – Noon Spouse Discussion Session Thornapple Room Discussion on morning subject 10:45 AM – Noon Cake Decorating Session Grandview Room Sous Chef - Doug 8:45 AM – 12:15 PM Children’s Sessions 3rd Floor Rooms Fruits of the Spirit 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM Housestaff Lunch To be announced 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Lean Engineering Tour Lyon’s St Entrance Tour of Aaberg/Westhouse office 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM MMC Medical Heritage Hill Room Creative Financing for Practices 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Christian Eye Network Thornapple Room Finding a Partner 6:15 PM – 9:15 PM Friday Banquet Pantlind Ballroom Resident Personal Experiences

Saturday 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast w/ Exhibitors Center Concourse English Muffin and Fruit/Juices 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Small Group Prayer Thornapple Room 8:30 AM – 12:10 PM Physician Main Sessions Pantlind Ballroom Scientific Session 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Spouse’s First Session Thornapple Room Jolene DeHeer – Living Prayerfully 10:45 AM – Noon Spouse Discussion Session Thornapple Room Discussion on morning subject 10:40 AM – Noon Life International Tour Lyon’s St Entrance Spouse tour 8:45 AM – 12:15 PM Children’s Sessions 3rd Floor Rooms Fruits of the Spirit 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM COS Board Luncheon Grandview Room Board members and spouses 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Christian Eye Network Thornapple Room Practice Opportunity Meeting 6:15 PM – 9:15 PM Saturday Banquet Pantlind Ballroom Dr. Erwin Lutzer

Sunday 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM Sunday Family Breakfast Imperial Ballroom Scrambled Egg Bar Buffet 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Sunday Worship Pantlind Room Ben Roberts sharing

HOTEL MAP

SPOUSES & CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

Spouse’s Program Schedule

Battling Burnout – Living Abundantly John 10:10b – “I have come that they may have life and have it abundantly” Thursday, Aug 6th 9:00 - 9:10 am Welcome (Thornapple) – Bethany McCauley 9:10 – 9:30 am Worship – Roger Cabe 9:30 – 10:30 am Jolene DeHeer (Session #1) – Living Freely 10:30 – 10:45 am Break 10:45 – Noon Breakout Sessions Option #1: Discussion on morning topic – Jolene DeHeer (Thornapple) Option #2: Ministry Session – Jannike Seward (Heritage Hills) 12:45 – 4:00 PM John Ball Zoo outing with kids (meet at Lyon’s St entrance)

Friday, Aug 7th 9:00 – 9:25 am Welcome and Worship (Thornapple) 9:25 – 10:30 am Jolene DeHeer (Session #2) – Living Victoriously 10:30 - 10:45 am Break 10:45 – Noon Optional Breakouts

Option 1: Discussion on morning topic – Jolene DeHeer (Thornapple) Option 2 Cake decorating techniques with Sous Chef of Hotel – (Grandview)

Saturday AM 9:00 - 9:25 AM Welcome and Worship (Thornapple) 9:30 - 10:25 AM Jolene DeHeer (Session #3) – Living Prayerfully 10:25 - 10:40 AM Break 10:40 – Noon 10:50 AM - Noon 10:40 – Noon Optional Breakouts

Option 1: Discussion on morning topic – Jolene DeHeer (Thornapple) Option 2 Tour of Life International (Meet at Lyon’s St exit)

Children’s Program Schedule

The Fruits of the Spirit is the Children’s Theme this year Thursday 8:45 am Children Registration (3

rd floor)

9:45 am Photo Treasure Hunt (7 and up) 12:15 pm Pickup Children Friday 8:45 am Drop off children 9:45 – Noon Grand Rapids Public Museum (7 and up) 12:15 pm Pickup children 6:00 pm Drop off children 9:15 pm Pick up children Saturday 8;45 am Drop off children 9:45 am Art Museum (7 and up) 12:15 pm Pick up children 6:00 pm Drop off children 9:15 pm Pick up children

Children Rooms: Pullman: 0 – 1 year old Nelson: 2 – 3 years old Haldane: 4 – 6 years old Kendall: 7 – 10 years old Berkey: 11 – 17 years old

On Friday night, dinner is not

provided for your children so

please feed them first. On

Saturday night we will have a

pizza party.

PLEASE NOTE

RESOURCES

Tim Leugs is a fifth grade teacher at Legacy Chris-

tian School in Grand Rapids Michigan. He has also

been very active at Camp Roger in Rockford,

Michigan, where he spends summers as Camp

Naturalist and Song Leader. He and his wife, Am-

ber, live in Wyoming, Michigan with their three chil-

dren Tillie, Teddy, and Beatrix. He will lead our

children in worship during the conference.

Roger Cabe is the executive director of Vision

Outreach International. He is an ordained pastor

and has served as a worship leader for over 25

years. He and his wife Denise reside in Niles, MI,

have 5 grown children and 8 grandchildren. His

passion is to get worship off the platform and

back in the pew where it belongs. He is excited

about leading us into the presence of God during

our spouse’s sessions, evening banquets,

and Sunday morning.

Jolene is one of the freshest motivational and

inspirational speakers available. She is from

Grand Rapids. Jolene has been the keynote

speaker for such events as the Annual Chris-

tian Reformed World Missionaries Conference

in Africa, Christian Schools International, Kid's

Hope, and at various conventions and confer-

ences for leaders and students across the

U.S. and Canada, and speaks at meetings,

banquets, retreats, small groups, and gradua-

tion addresses from coast to coast.

Chef Doug Orr has been a resident of Grand

Rapids his entire life. He has studied culinary

arts and has skills in chocolates, French pas-

tries, wedding cakes and restaurant desserts.

He is an Executive Pastry Chef at the Amway

Grand and had the honor of making President

Ford’s 90th birthday cake. He will lead our

spouse’s in a handson cupcake making ses-

sion.

WORSHIP LEADERS

SPOUSE INPUTS

ALLEN FOSTER, OBE MB CHB DO FRCS FRCOPHTH ILT

Allen Foster has worked in Inter-

national Health for more than 30

years with an emphasis on pre-

vention and treatment of blindness

and the rights of people with disa-

bility to access to health services.

He is married to Penny, and they

have three married children, and 3

grandchildren. They live near

Cambridge in the UK.

Allen trained in medicine and oph-

thalmology in Birmingham and

Cambridge, UK; working at Mvumi,

a mission hospital in Tanzania

from 1975-85 for CBM an interna-

tional Christian development NGO.

He subsequently became CBM's Medical Director with a position of Senior Lectur-

er at the Institute of Ophthalmology in London, and was instrumental in devel-

oping the WHO/IAPB Global Initiative to Eliminate Avoidable Blindness (VISION

2020 - the right to sight).

He moved to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and

became Professor of International Eye Health and Director of the International

Centre of Eye Health in 2002.

From 2006 -2013 he was President & CEO of CBM International, leading the or-

ganisations disability and development work in more than 70 countries from the

CBM International Office in Germany.

Since returning to the International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH) at LSHTM he

has been particularly involved in Education, Teaching and control of the Neglect-

ed Tropical Diseases.

DR. ERWIN LUTZER

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer, Senior Pastor of The Moody Church since 1980, was born and reared near Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. He is an award-winning author of more than twenty books, a celebrated international con-ference speaker, and the featured speaker on three radio programs: The Moody Church Hour, Songs in the Night, and Running to Win. These programs are available on the Moody Broadcasting Network, the Bible Broadcasting Network, Trans World Radio and many Christian radio stations around the world.

He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area and are the parents of three married children and have seven grandchildren.

“Those who have failed miserably are often the first to see God's formula for success. “

“At death we cross from one territory to another, but we'll have no trouble with visas. Our representative is already there, preparing for our arrival. As citi-zens of heaven, our entrance is incontest-able. “

“To make sure our convictions, views, and assumptions about our Creator stay based on biblical truth and not on popu-lar consensus, we must continually check what we believe against the Scriptures. “

MEETING DETAIL

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Registration & Exhibits Visitation

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. An Exclusive Evening with Dr. Allen Foster: An Interactive Discussion

Allen Foster, MD

Thursday, August 6, 2015

7:00 – 8:20 a.m. Breakfast, Registration & Exhibits Visitation 8:20 - 8:25 a.m. Welcome and Opening Prayer Glenn Strauss, MD 8:25 - 8:50 a.m. Future Challenges of Global Visual Impairment Allen Foster, MD 8:50 – 9:15 a.m. Addressing the Human Resource Needs in Africa Allen Foster, MD 9:15 – 9:40 a.m. The Road to Eyecare in Rural African Settings Sam Powdrill, PA-C 9:40 – 10:05 a.m. Charity vs Development: Are they mutually

exclusive? John Clements, MD

10:05 – 10:30 a.m. Break & Exhibits Visitation 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. Challenges in Ophthalmic Training at Home and

Abroad: What can I do about it? Kyle Smith, MD Lloyd Hildebrand, MD

11:00 – 11:25 a.m. International Challenges in Ophthalmic Education: Keeping an eye on the long term goals

Brad Farris, MD

11:25 – 11:50 a.m. Panel Discussion All morning speakers

11:50 – 12:30 p.m. Lunch with Spouses (advance reservation for lunch) 12:30 pm – 1 pm “Family on the Field” – Stories of marriage and

parenting from Angola John and Lori Clements

1:00 –1:30 p.m. Ophthalmic Tips from Baxter’s Blog Baxter McLendon, MD 1:30 – 1:55 p.m. What Can We Learn From Neglected Tropical

Diseases Allen Foster, MD

1:55 – 2:15 p.m. Break and Exhibits Visitation 2:15 – 2:55 p.m. Ocular Surface Neoplasms: Emphasis on Sub-

Saharan Africa John Clements, MD

2:55 – 3:20 p.m. Selected Fascinoma Full Presentation Doctor to be chosen 3:20 – 4:05 p.m. Fascinomas & Other Weird Ones: My most

challenging career cases Moderator: Glenn Strauss, MD

4:05 p.m. Adjourn 4:15 – 5:00 p.m. Connecting You for Mission, Ministry & Work

(for candidates) Christian Eye Network

4:05 – 8:30 p.m. Family Time in Grand Rapids – Supper & Fellowship with Other Attendees

8:30 – 10 p.m. Ice Cream Social Surprise Speakers

MEETING DETAIL

Friday, Aug 7, 2015

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Small Group Prayer

7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Exhibits Visitation

8:30 – 8:35 a.m. Opening Prayer Matt McCauley, MD

8:35 – 9:15 a.m. Anti-VEGF Use for Diabetic Retinopathy: A Review of Recent DRCR.net Studies

Scott Westhouse, DO

9:15 – 9:30 a.m. Rethink Your Space: Optimizing Patient and Staff Flow with LEAN Strategies

Scott Westhouse, DO

9:30 – 9:55 a.m. No Capsule, No Problem - IOL Options When There’s No Capsular Support

Ben Roberts, MD

9:55 – 10:20 a.m. DMEK, The New Paradigm for Endothelial Keratoplasty?

Winston Chamberlain, MD

10:20 – 10:50 a.m. Break and Exhibitor Visitation

10:50 – 11:15 a.m. Turning Professional Opportunities into Strategies for Needed Change

Glenn Strauss, MD

11:15 – 12:15 p.m. 11:15 a.m. 11:22 a.m. 11:29 a.m. 11:36 a.m. 11:42 a.m. 11:49 a.m. 11:56 a.m. 12:03 p.m. 12:10 p.m.

Second Annual Super Bowl of Grand Rounds Papilledema from the Streets of Peru Not Just Another Red Eye Weight Loss associated Eye Pain Cats and Pigs and Dragons...Oh My! Tearing and Shooting Sudden Vision Loss after LASIK Eye Balls A Challenging Retinopathy ReCap and Vote for Best Presentation

Grant Recipients Gary Yau, MD - PGY4 David Herren, MD - PGY4 Dong-wouk Park, MD – PGY3 Mark Gold, MD – PGY2 Luke Potts, MD – PGY2 Matt Cooke, MD – PGY4 Jewel Sandy, MD – Felllow Jessica Ting, MD – PGY4

12:15 p.m. Adjourn

12:30 p.m. House staff and Medical Student Luncheon (Spouses and Children welcome)

2:00 p.m. Tour of Aaberg/Westhouse office – LEAN engineering example

3:30 – 4:30 p.m Creative Financing for Practices MMC Medical – John Webb

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Help Finding the Right Partner for your Practice (for practices/employers)

Christian Eye Network

6:15 p.m. Evening Banquet (Advance reservation required)

8:00 p.m. Personal Experiences – Physicians in Training

9:15 p.m. Adjourn

MEETING DETAIL

Saturday, August 8, 2015

7:00 – 8:00 a.m. Small Group Prayer

7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast and Exhibits Visitation

8:30 a.m. Opening Prayer Stan Pletcher, MD

8:35 – 9:20 a.m. Ocular Oncology: Primer & Update Tom Aaberg, MD

9:20 – 9:50 a.m. Lid Lesions – Differential, Significance and Reconstruction

Melissa Meldrum Aaberg, MD

9:50 – 10:20 a.m. Developing a Game Plan for Uveitis that Suits Your Practice

Ben Nicholson, MD

10:20 – 10:30 a.m. Panel & Questions – Morning Speakers

10:30 – 10:55 a.m. Break and Exhibits Visitation

10:55 – 11:25 a.m. Financial Management Principles for Ophthalmologists

David L Cooke, MD

11:25 – 11:55 p.m. Perspectives and Strategies for Effectiveness in Serving Underserved Populations

Dan Gold, MD

11:55 – 12:10 p.m. COS Annual Business Meeting

12:10 p.m. Adjourn

12:30 p.m. COS Board Luncheon COS Board members & spouses

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Practice Opportunity Meeting (for both practices and candidates)

Christian Eye Network

6:15 p.m. Evening Banquet (Advance reservation required)

8:00 p.m. Navigating the Storms of Life Erwin Lutzer

9:15 p.m. Adjourn

Sunday, August 9, 2015 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast Buffet

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Gathering & Worship Together Roger Cabe 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. Using Bible Stories for effective gospel

communication Ben Roberts, MD

10:00 a.m. Adjourn

Allen Foster, MD

London, England

Allen is married to Penny, they have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. Allen and Penny worked at Mvumi Mission hospital in Tanzania for 10 years, after which Allen was Medical Director and then President of CBM International. Allen is the Director of the International Centre for Eye Health in London. He has been very involved in the VISION 2020 initiative to eliminate avoidable blindness.

Sam Powdrill, PA-C

Wilmore, Kentucky

Sam is a physician assistant who for many years has been involved in mis-sion work in various countries. Along with his wife Rachel, a nurse, and their three children he worked at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya developing the eye program. He trained in preventive eye care in London and as an MSICS sur-geon in Kenya. At present he is teaching on the physician assistant program at the University of Kentucky. Each year he visits various countries to do cat-aract surgery and train others in MSICS skills. At home Sam enjoys his work-shop where he does wood and mechanical projects. One recent project has been the development of a portable microscope for rural eye surgery.

John Clements, MD

Portland, Oregon

John Clements completed his Residency training at Loyola University in Chi-cago and his cornea fellowship in Boston at the Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary. Thereafter he and his lovely wife Lori took their 3 boys on the road less trav-eled and moved to Angola Africa where for 3 years they ran the Boa Vista Eye clinic. He is currently an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Casey Eye Institute in Portland Oregon.

Kyle Smith, MD

Temple, Texas

Kyle is a neuro-ophthalmology faculty at the Scott & White Eye Institute and served as the residency director for 12 years. He has 26 years of experience in short term medical missions. He is the president of Project Vision for the last 8 years. This organization is devoted to promoting medical mission work for Scott & White ophthalmology residents. In 2009 he founded Integrity Digi-tal Solutions, and remains actively involved in the design and development of web-based EMR software for eye doctors. 33 years ago, God blessed Kyle with a beautiful wife Nan. Together they raised twin daughters and are now enjoying the blessings of a grandson. Kyle's many interests include landscap-ing, history and theology.

Brad Farris, MD

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Brad is a native Oklahoman and has trained as in neurology, ophthalmology and in neuro-ophthalmology (with J Lawton Smith). He has been a professor at Dean A McGee Eye Institute since 1986. He has a wife and 3 sons. Dr. Farris received the Tianfu Chinese Freindship Aware last October. He has been helping build an international wing to the Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital in Chengdu. Despite teaching at University of Oklahoma, he is a closet Fightin’ Texas Ag-gie fan and is still trying to learn how to “Whoop”!

SPEAKERS

Baxter McLendon, MD Beaufort, South Carolina

Baxter and his wife Susan currently live in rural South Carolina. For many

years he has worked part-time as a volunteer with the Belize Council for the

Visually Impaired. He also volunteers in Haiti and elsewhere. He is a clinical

professor at the Storm Eye Institute ( MUSC ) and has a blog on developing

world ophthalmology with the Global Sight Alliance. He is currently helping to

establish a telemedicine ( ophthalmology ) system for diabetic retinal screen-

ing in the low country of South Carolina.

Scott Westhouse, DO

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Scott joined the rapidly expanding team at Retina Specialists of Michigan in

Grand Rapids in 2010. In his spare time, he has enjoyed dusting off the keys

of his piano while participating with the worship team at his church. His fami-

ly loves playing together, especially if it involves water – skiing, kayaking, and

fishing.

Ben Roberts MD

Bomet, Kenya

Ben is a retina trained ophthalmologist serving at Tenwek Mission Hospital

since 2006. He loves the comprehensive nature of eye-care in Kenya as well

as the medical and spiritual mentorship of residents who rotate through Ten-

wek. His wife, Jenny, and three boys enjoy camping, hiking, and playing with

their Golden Retriever, “Rugby”.

Winston Chamberlain, MD

Portland, Oregon

Win is an Associate Professor and Director of the Cornea and Refractive Sur-

gery Division at the Casey Eye Institute at Oregon Health & Science Universi-

ty, Portland, Oregon. He is involved with teaching residents and directs the

cornea fellowship at OHSU and is also involved in EBAA medical advisory

and accreditation activities. Win has a passion to demonstrates the character

of Jesus to his patients, colleagues, and trainees. He enjoys spending his free

time with his 2 sons and wife skiing, hiking, and planning trips to various parts

of the world.

Glenn Strauss,MD

Tyler, Texas

Glenn’s practice is focused on delivery of training and cataract surgery for developing nations. He has been working internationally with Kim his wife of 40 years, since 1997 to set up mission projects and to encourage surgeons in the use of MSICS and in their relationship with God. They have worked full time in missions since 2004, and since 2010 have been developing the first simulation based training center for developing nations (www.HelpMeSee.org). They have 4 children and 5 grandchildren

SPEAKERS

http://www.helpmesee.org/

Tom Aaberg, MD Grand Rapids, Michigan

Tom Aaberg Jr. did his residency, retina fellowship and chief residency in Mi-

ami, Florida at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He completed his ocular

oncology fellowship in San Francisco, California at UCSF. Once gainfully em-

ployed, he did the academic thing for 4 years, followed by the large specialty

specific private practice thing for 8 years. Ultimately he decided that being in

control of your own destiny is a good thing which resulted is the founding of

Retina Specialists of Michigan. Retina Specialists of Michigan is now com-

posed of 4 physicians. Tom enjoys the thrill of having a fish on the line alt-

hough often finds patient referrals on his line more often.

Melissa Meldrum Aaberg, MD

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Melissa opened her oculoplastic surgery practice in Grand Rapids in 2001

after practicing for 4 years at Emory University. She has been active in resi-

dent and fellow training throughout her career, training ophthalmologists, ENT

specialists and plastic surgeons in the fine art of eyelid and adnexal sur-

gery. Outside of her busy practice, Melissa enjoys her 2 children, husband

and 3 dogs. An additional favorite pastime is sewing costumes for the West

Michigan Youth Ballet and serving on their advisory board.

Ben Nicholson MD

St. Joseph, Michigan

Ben has just finished a surgical fellowship in retina at the Mayo Clinic in Roch-ester, MN. Prior to this he trained in uveitis and medical retina at the NEI and NIH. He has just joined Great Lakes Eye Care in St. Joseph, MI in August 2015. He is the proud father of Chloe, Lucy, Silas and Samantha and is mar-ried to Josephine. He has a master’s degree in Islamic studies and he and his wife spent 1 year living in Syria. He is a passionate St. Louis Cardinal fan (boo Cubs).

David L Cooke, MD

Berrien Springs, Michigan

David practices general ophthalmology with Great Lakes Eye Care which he founded 28 years ago. He is married to Jeanette and has three sons. He has been active in improving IOL calculation formulas and enjoys troubleshooting negative dysphotopsias. He is active as the church board chair at Berrien Center Bible Church where he has led Bible quizzing teams for 20+ years. Dave has enjoyed being involved on the board for the Centro Cristiano de Servicios Humanitario in El Progreso, Honduras.

Dan Gold,MD

Palestine, Texas

Dan remains active in a general ophthalmology practice in Palestine, Tex-

as. Married to Karen for 36 years, they have 5 children and 3 grandchil-

dren. He has been active in short-term eye surgery projects every year since

opening his practice in 1988. He and Karen enjoy hiking, 1/2 marathons, lake

surfing and playing at the family farm.

SPEAKERS

COS BOARD

Stan Pletcher, MD

President Niles, MI

Matt McCauley, MD

Vice President Houston, TX

John Cox, MD

Treasurer Huntsville, AL

Glenn Strauss, MD

Mission Director Tyler, TX

Grace Patel, MD

Women’s Membership Greensville, NC

Cecil Berlie, MD

Membership Eau Claire, WI

Jamie Paauw, MD

Annual Meeting Liaison Kansas City, MO

Paul Chen, MD

West Coast Representative Spokane, WA

Jonathan Tsai, MD

Prayer & Media Temple, TX

Matt Clary, MD

House Staff Rep Colombia, SC

Jonathan Walgama, MD

Social Media Director Oklahoma City, OK

Volunteers Requested

Program Director

GET INVOLVED

The COS Needs You!

There are many ways that you can be involved in the society.

1. Consider serving on the board for a 4 year term. We are currently searching for a chair of Program

Development as a board position. This position would have support from our program committee

and from the mission’s committee for forming our program for annual meetings.

2. Board member support – Each board member is supported by 3 or more COS members in the

following areas:

a. Annual meeting program development

b. Missions program development

c. Marketing. Website and Media

d. Finances: donor development, tax preparation, dues collections

e. Membership development

f. Housestaff development

g. West coast development

h. Prayer and Spiritual Direction

i. Vision and Society Direction

If you have gifts in any of the following areas, please consider volunteering to serve alongside a board

member

3. “Regional Refresh for Residents” Sponsor – The COS is launching 3 to 4 hour spiritual

encouragement regional meetings on Saturdays throughout the country in cooperation with the

Christian Eye Network. If you are interested in hosting one of these or sharing, please indicate below

4. Financial support – The society is in need of generous support from any member who feels called to

help the mission of the society

5. Prayer support – Making the society’s ministries part of your regular prayer routine is a critical need

for our society. We encourage all members to hold the society up in prayer regularly.

6. Mentors – If you are interested in being a mentor for an ophthalmologist who is looking for someone

for spiritual or career advice, please indicate below.

Signup Form (please tear off and turn into registration desk)

I am interested in the following:

__ Potential board term

__ Board member support - Area of interest: ______________________________________________

__ Regional Refresh Sponsor

__ Financial support - Amount ______________________________________________________________

__ Regular prayer support

__ Mentor role

Name: __________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________

Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________

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