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47th COS Annual Meeting
JUNE 14-18, 2023
St. Paul, MN
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16.75 Hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME APPROVED
(Virtual CME Hours TBD)
* This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Medical Association of Georgia through the joint sponsorship of the Georgia Society of Ophthalmology and Christian Ophthalmology Society.
Georgia Society of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Medical Association of Georgia to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Georgia Society of Ophthalmology designates this Live material for a maximum of 19.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (Scientific and Ethics). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
GRANT INFORMATION
ANNUAL MEETING ARTICLES
A Letter from the Cecil Berlie Family
Hello COS Friends! We have just returned from the board meeting in St. Paul, MN. It reminded us of how much we love our times…
Join us in St. Paul, MN!
REGISTRATION is open for the 2023 COS Annual Meeting in beautiful St. Paul, MN! “Out of the north he comes in golden splendor:…
2023-St. Paul, MN
Our Meeting in 2023 will be hosted by Cecil Berlie, M.D. in St. Paul, MN. You may remember we were scheduled there in 2020 and…
About our Meeting
What makes the COS Annual meeting so unique? Glad you asked!
- Great Scientific Lectures
- Lectures on Intertwining Our Faith and Our Practice
- Spiritual Encouragement
- Fellowship with Christ Following Colleagues
- Special Sessions for Both the Female and Male Spouses
- Special Sessions for the Children
- Great Family Get Away!
Where else can you find all of this in one place?!
Jesus – our TRUE north!
“Out of the north he comes in golden splendor: God comes in awesome majesty”
Job 37: 22
JOIN US
The St. Paul Hotel
350 Market St
St. Paul, MN 55102
Reservations: 800-292-9292
Ask for Christian Ophthalmology Society
47th Annual Meeting rate.
We have a special room rate of $180/night. This rate may also be available 3 days prior to and 3 days post meeting.
When making online reservations, in the ‘Rate Type’ drop down, select “I have a code” and then select “Group/Block”.
Our Group code is: 61423COS
Find out everything you need to know about flying into the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport by clicking the button.
There is so much to do and eat in St. Paul, this visitor’s guide is a
MUST!
Speakers
Erick Bothun, MD
Paul Bryar, MD
David L. Cooke, MD
Aaron Fairbanks, MD
Dan Gold, MD
Linda Grismer, MD
Dave Hardten, MD
Wendy Hofman, MD
Jeff Jackson, PA
Christine Martinez, MD
Eddie Mengarelli, MD
James O'Brien, MD
Michael Orr, MD
Edward Randerson, MD
Deborah (Gess) Ristvedt, DO
Tom Samuelson, MD
Virtual Presentation
R. Michael Siatkowski, MD
Michelle, Sun, MD
Preeti Thyparampil, MD
Wayne Wu, MD
Our Exhibitors
Platinum Sponsors
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Gold Sponsors
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Schedule
We know how valuable your time is, so we scheduled the entire event to maximize your time.
*All times are subject to change.
Wednesday, 6/14/23
FUN DAY
Thursday, 6/15/23
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Check in Continues 6:30 AM
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Breakfast 6:30-7:45 AM
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Prayer Warriors Circle 7:00 AM
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Resident Poster Session 7:15 AM
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General Sessions 7:45 AM
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Break & Exhibitors 9:30 AM
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General Session 10:30 AM
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Working Lunch 11:30 AM
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Lunch Speaker 12:00 PM
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General Sessions 1:00 PM
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Adjourn - Dinner with Family & Friends 3:00 PM
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Resident Dinner 5:00PM
Famlies Invited
Friday, 6/16/23
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Breakfast 6:30-7:45 AM
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Prayer Warriors Circle 7:00 AM
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Resident Poster Session 7:15 AM
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General Sessions 7:45 AM
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Break & Exhibitors 9:50 AM
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General Session 10:30 AM
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Working Lunch 11:50 AM
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Lunch Speakers 12:20PM
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Break & Exhibitors 12:20PM
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FREE Wet Labs 1:20-3:50 PM
Macro Oculoplastics wet lab Micro wet lab with MIGS & Phaco workshops
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Banquet 6-9 PM
Please feed your children before hand.
Saturday, 6/17/23 Continued
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Adjourn - Dinner on your own 1:30 PM
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Women in Ophthalmology Afternoon Tea 1:30-2:30pm
We invite the women ophthalmologists and residents to join us for fellowship and tea.
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Ice Cream Social with Fostered Missionary 6:30-8:30 PM
Families welcome! Hear from our current Fostered Missionary and Welcome our new Fostered Missionary!
Save your spot
Don't miss out! "Tickets" are selling like pop-tarts.
Partial Event
Any 1 Day
$
500
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Can't attend the whole meeting? That's ok, come for any 1 day and receive a $150 discount!
Full event
Thursday AM - Sunday AM
$
650
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Not a member? Join before registering to receive special discounts!
2023 COS Annual Meeting Attendee Registration
Our Meeting in 2023 will be hosted by Cecil Berlie, M.D. in St. Paul, MN. You may remember we were scheduled there in 2020 and had to re-schedule due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please note the change in month!
June 14-18, 2023
St. Paul Hotel
350 Market St.
St. Paul, MN 55102