A Message From the Course Directors
We are pleased to introduce the two-year Rush Department of Ophthalmology CME Series. Every quarter, a guest panelist will join our Rush sub-specialty faculty to present a one-hour, case-based discussion of commonly seen subspecialty ophthalmology cases in a Grand Rounds format. The CME series is geared toward all practicing ophthalmologists and ophthalmology trainees.
Our aim is to discuss clinical pearls of a clinical scenario often encountered by general ophthalmologists and specialists, with a discussion among the specialty panel on how best to handle such cases. This course is designed to bring the practicing ophthalmologists and physicians in training up to date on the evaluations and treatment in medical and surgical care of ocular disorders. The course will be engaging and educational for all comers in our ophthalmology community.
We hope you can join us.
Sincerely,
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| Rebecca Deutsch Sarran, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Glaucoma Surgery Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Director of Education Rush University Medical Center | Jonathan B. Rubenstein, MD Deutsch Family Professor and Chairperson Department of Ophthalmology Rush University Medical Center |
About the Rush Ophthalmology Virtual 2024-26 CME Series
- Occurs quarterly on second Tuesday of the month
- Discussion runs from 7:30-8:30 p.m. CT
- Presented virtually on Zoom
Upcoming Events
Rush Glaucoma Panel
Jul. 8
Carla Siegfried, MD, the Jacquelyn E. and Allan E. Kolker, MD, Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, will be joining the Rush Glaucoma Panel.
About the speaker
Carla Siegfried, MD
Glaucoma specialist, Washington University
Carla Siegfried, MD, is the Jacquelyn E. and Allan E. Kolker, MD, Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and serves as the vice chair for Diversity, Equity and Professionalism at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
She completed her medical school training at the University of Missouri-Kansas City integrated undergraduate-graduate program. Following a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago, she completed a glaucoma fellowship at Northwestern University. Dr. Siegfried returned to her home of St. Louis and has served on the faculty at Washington University since 1994. She has trained numerous fellows and residents, including service as residency program director and glaucoma fellowship director.
Dr. Siegfried manages a busy clinical practice as well as her research endeavors in the clinic and the laboratory. Her NEI-supported research focuses on mitochondrial function and gene expression in the trabecular meshwork as it relates to racial disparities of glaucoma. She received the Shaffer Prize from the Glaucoma Research Foundation recognizing innovative glaucoma research. She has also participated in several clinical studies, including the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study.
Schedule
Each presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. CT
Sep. 10: Oculoplastics
Each presentation will begin at 7:30 pm CT
Jan. 13: Uveitis
April 8: Refractive / Cataract