Humphries Symposium
2013 Humphries Physician Program Information:
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2013
Time: 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Location: TBA
2013 Humphries Technician Program Information:
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2013
Time: 7:00AM - 3:30PM
Location: TBA
Hotel Room Block Information for the 2013 Humphries Programs:
- The Courtyard by Marriott
1201 W. Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 977-1700
Fax: (434) 245-0978
- Residence Inn by Marriott
1111 Millmont Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 923-0300
Program information will be mailed out in August 2013. Please contact Jenny at jhinebaugh@virginia.edu to update your contact information. See you soon!
Marion K. Humphries, Jr. M.D. Symposium
The Department of Ophthalmology hosts each year in September an annual conference for physicians and technicians. The Marion K. Humphries, Jr. M.D. Symposium is held for physicians. The Humphries Technician Program is held for all Ophthalmic Personnel (OMP) including Ophthalmic Assistants, Technicians, Technologists, Photographers, Orthoptists, Nurses, and other personnel.
The symposium is named in honor of Marion K. Humphries, Jr., M.D., who was the first Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Virginia.
Humphries Symposium Physician Information
Humphries Physician Symposium is dedicated to providing the clinical Ophthalmologist with opportunities to increase knowledge and competence related to the most up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and to reflect on how this information might lead to changes in their daily practice.
The University of Virginia School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The University awards 0.1 CEU (Continuing Education Unit) per contact hour to each non-physician participant who successfully completes this educational activity. The CEU is a nationally recognized unit of measure for continuing education and training activities that meet specific educational planning requirements. The University maintains a permanent record of participants who have been awarded CEUs.
Humphries Symposium Technician Information
The Humphries Technician Symposium began in 1990 as a JCAHPO accredited supplement to the Department's Humphries Physician Program.
The Technician Program is hosted by the ophthalmic staff of the UVA Department of Ophthalmology and welcomes approximately 100 registrants each year. The Program is held in conjunction with the physician program. The Technician Program is designed for ophthalmic technicians of all skill levels, nurses, photographers, orthoptists, and surgical assistants. Certification is not required to attend.
Each year lectures are designed to fit specific criteria for training Ophthalmic Medical Personnel in the newest technology and surgical techniques as well as review of core skills and knowledge. The one day program consists of 12 to 16 short lectures presented by the physicians and staff of the Department.
The Technician Program aims to offer five or more Group A JCAHPO credits and also seeks continuing education credits from OPS and AOC. A Certificate of Attendance is awarded to each participant at the end of the day.
Paid registrants are provided with a continental breakfast, coffee break, and a catered lunch.
For further information about the Humphries Technician Program, please contact our coordinator:
Jenny Hinebaugh
jhinebaugh@virginia.edu
2012 Humphries Symposium Information
Humphries Technician Program Brochure
Humphries Technician Program Handouts
