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SUMMARY:BOA MY GENE Dx GENETIC COUNSELLING COURSE FOR OPTOMS
DESCRIPTION:BOTSWANA OPTOMETRISTS ASSOCIATION \nBOA MY GENE Dx GENETIC COUNSELLING COURSE FOR OPTOMS \n11 March 2022 – 27 October 2022 | VIRTUAL COURSE \n  \n“Human genome mapping and knowledge of Genomics has entered the clinical arena in medical practice. My Gene Dx Academic Team\, India in collaboration with Botswana Optometrists Association (BOA) has initiated a unique\, Genetic Counselling course for Optometrists \,one of its kind in Africa for the members of BOA \,as there is a need for imparting genetic knowledge in Optometry practice\, which is undergoing a revolutionary change\, due to advancement in Optometry and Visual Sciences. \nMy Gene Academic Team is led by Prof. G. Kumaramanickavel\, MD\, who is trained in India\, United States of America and New Zealand. He has published 125 peer reviewed papers and has counselled over 12\,000 genetic disorder patients. He was formerly the Deputy Director of Research\, Molecular Biology & Genetics\, Sanakara Nethralaya\, India\, Visiting Associate of Ophthalmic Genetics & Clinical services\, National Eye Institute\, NIH\, USA and also currently Director of Research at Narayan Nethralaya\, Bangalore\, India. \nThis 6 to 8 weekend (two hour per weekend session) Genetic Course is open to the 46 BOA members only\, and shall be conducted in batches of four\, with a limit of 12-13 member per batch. The course commenced from 11 March 2022 and shall last to 27 October 2022\,at a spread of four batch\, to impact the knowledge of Medical Genetics\, Genomics and Genetic Counselling to Optometrists. Evaluation of candidates shall be done at the end of the 8 weekend for each batch of 13 candidates\, via MCQ based test and Genetic Case discussion. \nThe course is fully sponsored for all the 46 BOA members at a cost of USD 150 per member\, spread over four batch until 27 October 2022\, by NOVARTIS\, South African Division\, Pty Ltd.” \n  \nLearn more: https://boa.org.bw/certificate-course.
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SUMMARY:3rd IVI International Optometry Conference - Eye Health in a Changing World
DESCRIPTION: India Vision Institute (indiavisioninstitute.org) invites your participation to the 3rd IVI International Optometry Conference – Eye Health in a Changing World (https://www.ivieyehealth.com)\, 13 – 15 October 2022 \nAbout the conference: Among other themes\, the conference will focus on myopia and best practice models for its management\, big data and artificial intelligence\, human resource challenges and legislative frameworks. On the pre-conference day (13 October)\, there will be specialty sessions that will ensure all cadres of optometry – students\, practitioners\, educators and researchers will benefit. The main days of the conference (14 &15 October) will encompass plenary and parallel sessions. Plenary sessions will include keynote lectures and panel discussions by thought leaders in eye health. Parallel sessions will include talks and panel discussions on clinical optometry\, public eye health\, practice trends in various disciplines\, and paper and poster presentations. \nThe registrations and call for abstracts are open. \nAny eye health professional who is a member of WCO and wishes to attend the conference will get a 25% discount on the registration fee. If interested\, please register at https://rzp.io/l/u0dctp7uM \nView the brochure to know the benefits of submitting abstracts for the event. To submit abstracts\, click here and read the guidelines carefully before submitting. \nLast date for submission: Monday\, 5 September before 23:59 hours IST \nNotification of acceptance or rejection will be sent to your registered email (email ID given while submitting abstracts) by Saturday\, 17 September.
URL:https://worldcouncilofoptometry.info/event/3rd-ivi-international-optometry-conference-eye-health-in-a-changing-world/
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