General Information
The Joint Symposium is focused on core clinical matters related to cataract and refractive surgery. This intensive program is designed with robust debate, panel discussions, and extensive audience participation to promote exchange and true learning.
The program registration fee includes many of your meals:
- Hearty breaks daily
- Welcome Reception on Thursday evening
- Continental breakfast and lunch on Friday and Saturday
- Full breakfast on Sunday
Program Dates
Physicians Program
| Date | Time |
| Thursday, February 5 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Welcome Reception) |
| Friday, February 6 | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday, February 7 | 7:15 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday, February 8 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
ASOA Practice Management Program
| Date | Time |
| Thursday, February 5 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Welcome Reception) |
| Friday, February 6 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday, February 7 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Nurses Program
| Date | Time |
| Thursday, February 5 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Welcome Reception) |
| Friday, February 6 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Optional: MD Workshops) |
| Saturday, February 7 | 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM |
| Sunday, February 8 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Optional: MD Roundtables) |
Technicians Program
| Date | Time |
| Thursday, February 5 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Welcome Reception) |
| Friday, February 6 | 4:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Optional: MD Workshops) |
| Saturday, February 7 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday, February 8 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Optional: MD Roundtables) |
Registration Categories
Physician/PhD
MD, DO, or PhD
Fee includes badge, printed program, continental breakfast daily, lunch on Friday and Saturday, and entrance to all sessions, optional educational workshops, the exhibit hall, and the Welcome Reception. Food and beverages will be served in the exhibit hall during all session breaks.
Optometrist
OD
Fee includes badge, printed program, continental breakfast daily, lunch on Friday and Saturday, and entrance to all sessions, optional educational workshops, the exhibit hall, and the Welcome Reception. Food and beverages will be served in the exhibit hall during all session breaks.
Resident/Fellow
MD or DO who is in a residency or fellowship program; a letter of verification with dates of residency is required
Fee includes badge, printed program, continental breakfast daily, lunch on Friday and Saturday, and entrance to all sessions, optional educational workshops, the exhibit hall, and the Welcome Reception. Food and beverages will be served in the exhibit hall during all session breaks.
Administrator
An office administrator or other non-clinical staff
Fee includes badge, printed program, continental breakfast daily and lunch Friday and Saturday, and entrance to all sessions on Friday and Saturday, optional educational workshops, the exhibit hall, and the Welcome Reception. Food and beverages will be served in the exhibit hall during all session breaks.
Nurse
Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses
Fee includes badge, printed program, continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday, and entrance to all sessions on Saturday, optional educational workshops Friday afternoon, breakfast roundtables Sunday morning, the exhibit hall, and the Welcome Reception. Food and beverages will be served in the exhibit hall during all session breaks.
Technician
COMT, COT, COA, or other surgical staff
Fee includes badge, printed program, continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday, and entrance to all sessions on Saturday, optional educational workshops Friday afternoon, breakfast roundtables Sunday morning, the exhibit hall, and the Welcome Reception. Food and beverages will be served in the exhibit hall during all session breaks.
Corporate Personnel
Personnel of companies that are NOT exhibiting and wish to attend the meeting. No solicitation is permitted. Please note: This category is limited to two attendees per company.
Fee includes badge, printed program, continental breakfast daily, lunch on Friday and Saturday, and entrance to all sessions, optional educational workshops, the exhibit hall, and the Welcome Reception. Food and beverages will be served in the exhibit hall during all session breaks.
Payment
Payment (in U.S. funds) can be made by personal check, bank draft, travelers check, American Express, VISA, or MasterCard. No other credit cards will be accepted. Registrations will be accepted through January 23, 2009. (You must register onsite after this date.)
Cancellation/Refund Policy
All cancellations and requests for refunds must be in writing and received no later than January 19, 2009. A handling fee of $75 will be deducted from each cancelled registration. NO REFUNDS will be given after January 19, 2009.
