The World Ophthalmology Leaders Forum in Education (WOLFE) brings together leaders from ophthalmological societies around the world to discuss the latest trends in ophthalmology. The Forum provides the opportunity for open communication and the exchange of knowledge, information and expertise.
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2008 WOLFE
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Meeting White Paper: Principles and Practices of Resident Education Around the World (PDF 154 KB)
Meeting Program
Round Table Discussions
All
How to take Advantage of Online Resources for Residency Education (PDF 2.82 MB)
Tara Uhler, MD
The Major Issues Facing Ophthalmology Training Programs Around the World (PDF 54 KB)
Karl Golnik, MD
2007 WOLFE
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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Meeting White Paper: Guidelines for Developing Guidelines: Consensus versus Clinical Trials: Where Is the Future? (PDF 64 KB)
Meeting Program
Welcome
H. Dunbar Hoskins Jr., MD
Academy Executive Vice President
Introduction
Ronald E. Smith, MD
Academy Secretary, Global Alliances
Ophthalmic News & Education (O.N.E.) Network
H. Dunbar Hoskins Jr., MD
Overview of Clinical Practice Guideline Development (PDF 1.35 MB)
Alfred Sommer, MD
A Practical Approach to Clinical Guideline Development and Implementation: The China and U.S. Experience (PDF 1.12 MB)
Richard L. Abbott, MD
Use of Guidelines in the Philippines: The Benefits and Challenges (PDF 657 KB)
Romulo N. Aguilar, MD
Is there a Role for Clinical Guidelines as an Educational Tool? (PDF 382 KB)
Enrique L. Graue, MD
Can We Develop Guidelines that Would be Applicable Around the World? (PDF 820 KB)
Christopher K. Leung, MD
Consensus versus Evidence: What is Most Helpful to the Practitioner? A Debate
Consensus vs Evidence: What is Most Helpful? (PDF 43.2 KB)
Kay Dickersin, MD
Consensus-Based Documents are Reality when EBM Doesn’t Exist (PDF 56.6 KB)
Anne L. Coleman, MD
Panel Discussion with Audience Participation:
How to Create, Use and Measure the Impact of Clinical Guidelines
2006 WOLFE
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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Meeting Program
Welcome
H. Dunbar Hoskins Jr., MD
The Globalization of Ophthalmic Education (PDF 247 KB)
Ronald E. Smith, MD
Panel Presentations: CPD Programs Around the World: What is Needed? What is Available?
International Council of Ophthalmology’s Leadership Role in Ophthalmic Education (PDF 198 KB)
Bruce E. Spivey, MD
International Council of Ophthalmology
Delivering Educational Content Online (PDF 1.12 MB)
Richard L. Abbott, MD
North American Region
Asian CPD Program and APAO On-line Education (PDF 3.31 MB)
Dennis S.C. Lam, MD
Asia Pacific Region
Melting Borders in Ophthalmology Education in Europe and Communication with the United States (PDF 1.83 MB)
Marko Hawlina, MD
Europe
State of Ophthalmology Education in Latin America—Goals and Efforts: The Case of Mexico (PDF 955 KB)
Enrique L. Graue, MD
Latin America
Professional Development—Present Situation and Future Plans (PDF 180 KB)
Mohamed A. El-Aswad, MD
Middle East
CPD Needs of Ophthalmologists in West Africa (Francophone Countries) (PDF 697 KB)
Ahmed M. Trabelsi, MD
Africa
How Can Educational Resources Best Be Shared for the Benefit of All?
Alfred Sommer, MD, MHS
2005 WOLFE
Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Meeting Program
Welcome
H. Dunbar Hoskins Jr., MD
Academy Executive Vice President
Ophthalmic Society Relations in Multi-National Initiatives
Michael W. Brennan, MD
Academy International Envoy
How Do Practitioners Adopt New Practices into Patient Care?
CME: Change is Coming (PDF 70 KB)
Bruce E. Spivey, MD
ICO, Secretary General
Microsurgical Skills Courses in the United Kingdom (PDF 5.7 MB)
Larry Benjamin, MBBS
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
Use of Technology to Improve Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Surgical Simulation: What is the State of Art? (PDF 283 KB)
Eric R. Holz, MD
Baylor College of Medicine
Using the Web for Cognitive Knowledge (PDF 86 KB)
Stephen Lane, MD
Academy Secretary
