Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery Course

Saturday, August 20, 2022, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM PST, Spencer Research Center, Stanford, CA

This course will provide information on the state of global ophthalmology, techniques involved in performing manual small incision cataract surgery (MSICS), transitioning from phacoemulsification cataract surgery to MSICS, complications and management of MSICS, and preparation for participating as a global ophthalmologist.

Registration has closed for this course. For more information on other MSICS courses, please visit the SEE International webpage

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (6.75 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (6.75 hours)

1. Examine global ophthalmology implications of addressing cataract surgery needs.
2. Discuss and perform MSICS technique.
3. Identify complications and management of MSICS.

In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Cancellation Policy
Please contact SEE International for cancellation details. 

Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary

Accessibility Statement
 Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME Conference Coordinator.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency
The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

For activity related questions, please contact
     Name: Brandon Armstrong, MHA
     Title: CME Compliance Coordinator
     Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
     Email: [email protected]

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Saturday, August 20, 2022