The Academy Seniors implements programs for and recognition of Academy members age 60 and older.
Academy Seniors Executive Committee Charge: To address the interests and needs of active and retired ophthalmologists over 60 years of age, communicating their concerns to the Academy leadership, supporting their relationship with and involvement in Academy activities.
The 2008 Academy Seniors Executive Committee:
Bruce Spivey, MD - chairman
W. Banks Anderson, MD
Ronald Fishman, MD
Edward Isbey Jr., MD
Allan Jensen, MD
David Parke, MD
William Tasman, MD
Harry Zink, MD
Scope
This quarterly newsletter of the Academy Seniors is mailed to active Academy members age 60 and older.
Scope Winter 2007
Scope Spring 2008
Letters to the Editor and Submissions
Letters to the Editor
Scope newsletter welcomes letters regarding the publication. Letters should be limited to 250 words and may be edited.
Submissions
Scope solicits non-clinical articles for publication. General familiarity with what we have published in the past is the best guide.
As I Remember It
As I Remember It, recounts entertaining 500 word or less vignettes of training, residency and early practice.
Technology Column
Andrew Doan, MD, Scope's technology columnist, is an eye pathologist and comprehensive ophthalmologist in San Diego. Dr. Doan welcomes topic suggestions and comments.
Spring 2008 Technology Column
Send Scope comments, submissions and suggestions to:
dparke@aao.org, David Parke, MD, editor
rfishman@aao.org, Ronald Fishman, associate editor
eisbey@aao.org, Edward Isbey Jr., MD, associate editor
The Joint Meeting
The Club Lounge
Sunday, Nov. 9, to Tuesday, Nov. 11
Georgia World Congress Center, Room B214
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Club Lounge, hosted by the Academy Seniors, is an inviting space designated for senior members to fellowship with colleagues. The lounge is equipped with complimentary beverages, light snacks and internet access. Come relax and enjoy. Spouses are welcome.
Joint Meeting Activities
Technology Courses
Saturday, Nov. 8
Georgia World Congress Center, Room B315
Are you wanting to exchange information with like minds regarding a hobby or area of expertise and don't know how? Do you have a hobby that you would like to turn into a business or improve your business by reaching a wider audience? Would you like to sell the items in your attic without leaving your home? Or are you simply interested in better understanding the technological advances available today? The Academy Seniors offer three innovative one-day only technology courses during the Joint Meeting in Atlanta designed just for you:
Web Design Primer for the Ophthalmologist
8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Event Code: SPE
Fee: $150 members / $175 non-members (including spouses)
Learn how to construct a basic Web site on the Internet.
Selling and Purchasing on eBay, Craigslist, and other Mediums: How to Clean Your Attic with Profit
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Event Code SPE06
Fee: $150 members / $175 non-members (including spouses)
Learn how to safely shop, sell and make money on the Internet, as well as protect yourself from fraud and phishing schemes. Learn how to make money from the "junk" in your office, home and attic.
Internet Blogging and Publishing Services
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Event Code SPE08
Fee: $150 members / $175 non-members (including spouses)
Learn how to blog, publish, and share your ideas on the Internet. The course also covers how to package your content into traditional books for distribution. Hands-on, step-by-step construction of your internet blog is provided.
Registration for all courses closes Aug. 13.
Lunch with the Expert
Monday, Nov. 10
Georgia World Convention Center, Room B214
12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Moderator: Stephen Kamenetzky, MD
Topic: Transitioning from Practice: from Getting Out to Getting On
Fee $25, includes a box lunch. Space is limited. Contact B. Saulny at bsaulny@aao.org or 415.447.0233 to register.
Special Meeting and Reception
Monday, Nov. 10
Georgia World Convention Center, Rooms B406 - B407
2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Speaker: Ted Ryan, archives collection manager for Coca-Cola
In 1886, John Pemberton, an Atlanta pharmacist invented a fragrant, caramel-colored liquid that was then mixed with carbonated water to become what we know today as Coca-Cola. Coca-Cola, headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the top ten American brands recognized worldwide and enjoyed by populations in 53 countries. The special Meeting keynote speaker, Mr. Ryan will present "Ten Things You Might Not Know About Coca-Cola." He will be joined by Academy member Nancy Newman, MD. Dr. Newman will present "Mitochnondrial Disease: Is It All Your Mother's Fault?"
The Special Meeting and Reception is open to all Academy attendees and is free of charge.
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