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Unofficial Satellite Symposia
Alumni and Related Groups Events
ISRS/AAO Gala Dinner
New Event! Red Flags and Other Patient Data Privacy and Security Rules Simplified
Run for Vision
YO Program
Professional Choices Job Fair
YO Reception
The Orbital Gala
Through My Eyes: The Dr. Charles D. Kelman Story
Academy Seniors Reception
OWL Networking Event

To find other special meetings and events: Access the Online Program and search by Event Type "Special Meeting/Session."

Unofficial Satellite Symposia
Various company-sponsored symposia will be held during the Joint Meeting. View the Locator Map: 2009 Unofficial Satellite Symposia (PDF 2.7M). It will also be available onsite at the Bags and Programs Counters in the North-South Concourse and in attendee bags.

Alumni and Related Groups Events
Is your subspecialty society having a special meeting? Is your alumni group having a cocktail party? During the Joint Meeting, many subspecialty, national and international ophthalmologic societies, alumni groups and related eye care groups will also meet in San Francisco. View the list of alumni and related groups events (PDF 380K) now, or pick up an updated listing onsite at the Bags and Programs counters, Meeting Information booths or Academy Resource Center.

ISRS/AAO Gala Dinner
Friday, Oct. 23
Reception at 7 p.m., Dinner 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Fairmont Hotel San Francisco
Ticket price: $250

Join your colleagues in refractive surgery for the ISRS/AAO 2009 Gala Dinner, an evening of celebration and awards at the Fairmont Hotel. The reception will take place in the Roof Garden, offering stunning views of San Francisco. Dinner will be in the famous Venetian Room where Tony Bennett first sang “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”

New Event! Red Flags and Other Patient Data Privacy and Security Rules Simplified
Saturday, Oct. 24, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Marriott, Yerba Buena 8
Event Code: SPE56
Fee: FREE

The presenter will simplify the red flags and patient-data privacy and security rules. The session will cover: 1) implementing an effective red flags identity-theft prevention program; 2) preparing for the new HIPAA data-security breach notification requirements; 3) understanding the HIPAA liability provisions for breach-of-notification rule; and 4) complying with the new HIPAA-disclosure accounting requirements and marketing restrictions. By the end of this session, you will be better prepared to comply with the FTC red flags fules, have the tools to design new HIPAA compliance policies and procedures and have a practical understanding of what you need to do and how to comply.

Run/Walk for Vision 5K
Sunday, Oct. 25, 6:30 a.m.
Start and finish near AT&T Park

Bring your running shoes and enjoy spectacular views of the bay on this fast, flat 5K course! Celebrating its 24th year, Bausch & Lomb and the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) again host this annual benefit run/walk. The $50 registration fee is tax deductible as a charitable contribution and benefits the EBAA, the nation's oldest national transplant association. All participants receive a race T-shirt and a commemorative photograph of their participation. Register now.

YO Program
Sunday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Marriott, Yerba Buena 9
Fee: $35 (includes lunch; MIT discount already applied)
Event Code: SPE13

Faced with myriad choices in the transition from training to practice? Get advice from experts and meet and talk to other young ophthalmologists (YOs) facing similar challenges.
Commercial support provided by Allergan.

Professional Choices Job Fair
Sunday, Oct. 25, 2:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Marriott, Golden Gate Hall

Are you an ophthalmologist looking for a job? The Professional Choices Job Fair gives you the opportunity to meet the highest possible number of potential employers in the shortest amount of time. The job fair is a low-pressure environment that allows job seekers to meet and mingle with representatives from hiring practices from all over the country.

• Job Seekers: The fair is FREE! Use event code SPE28A to register.
• Hiring Practices: Advance registration is required. The last day to register was Sept. 30.  For more information, e-mail Janine Barth.

YO Reception
Sunday, Oct. 25, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
St. Regis Hotel

Join us at the YO Reception to meet your fellow YOs. Compare and share experiences of practicing in competitive markets and meet Academy leadership. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. Reception is FREE.
Commercial support provided by Allergan.

The Sixth Annual Orbital Gala
The Palace Hotel
Sunday, Oct. 25
Hotel tours from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Auction and reception at 6 p.m.
Dinner to follow.

Tickets are available to Academy members and their guests on a first-come basis for $300 each until Friday, Oct. 20; if available, any remaining tickets may be purchased onsite.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Foundation Web site.

Documentary Preview: Through My Eyes: The Dr. Charles D. Kelman Story
Monday, Oct. 26, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Moscone South, Esplanade Ballroom
Event Code: SPE55

A new public television documentary tells the inspiring story of Dr. Kelman’s tumultuous ride to success, from the driven young man who wanted to be Sinatra, to his revolutionary work with phacoemulsification and his tremendous impact on medicine. Produced by WLIW21 for WNET.ORG New York Public Media. Premieres nationwide in January on public television (check local listings). View the trailer.

Academy Seniors Special Program and Reception
Monday, Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Moscone West, Room 3001
Event Code: SPE44

Join senior ophthalmologists at this reception, where two special programs will be presented. Neuro-ophthalmologist Andrew Lee, MD, will talk about lifestyle modifications that may help stave off Alzheimer disease in "It's Not the Years, It's the Mileage."  In "Seismology for Ophthalmologists," Peggy Hellweg, PhD, will explain how scientists measure earthquakes and how this knowledge has added to our understanding of plate tectonics and the earth's interior. All attendees welcome.

OWL Networking Event
Monday, Oct. 26, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
InterContinental Hotel
OWL Members: Free
Nonmembers: $15

Everyone is welcome to attend the OWL (Ophthalmic Women Leaders) reception, featuring the launch of the OWL Mentoring Program and a discussion with fellow ophthalmic colleagues on career advancement. You will also enjoy networking opportunities and the popular OWLtini cocktail. View flyer (PDF 538K).