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2024 ASCRS ASOA MEETING GUIDE | 7 EDUCATION CREDITS 2024 ASCRS Continuing Medical Education (CME) cme mission statement The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery's (ASCRS') continuing medical education mission is to improve the competence of ophthalmologists/ anterior segment surgeons by offering an avenue for the presentation and discussion of innovative techniques and technologies and fostering an open environment where current practices are presented and questions and improvements in patient care are continually sought. accreditation statement ASCRS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASCRS takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of the CME activity. designation statement ASCRS designates the ASCRS and ASOA Programs within the ASCRS ASOA Annual Meeting for a maximum of 32 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. All CME activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ are valid for recognition by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). Physicians not licensed in the U.S. who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ . Physicians can claim CME credit up to the maximum listed above for attending the Physicians Program (ASCRS), including scientific films and posters on demand, scientific papers, courses, symposia, and general sessions. Attendees registered as exhibitors, spouses, and guests are not eligible for CME credits. Note: All attendees must have their badges visit a badge verification station to be eligible to claim credits and evaluate the program. ASCRS Annual Meeting educational objectives Upon completion of the ASCRS Annual Meeting, participants should be able to: Recognize and discuss current and advanced treatment strategies for anterior segment surgery, and corneal, glaucoma, and retinal conditions. Identify the latest developments and advances in techniques and technology within anterior segment surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology. Identify complicating factors in anterior segment surgery and develop appropriate treatment plans. Practice hands-on surgical skills and techniques in Skills Transfer Labs. Examine external legislative issues and internal business practice issues affecting the field of ophthalmology. 2024 ASCRS Subspecialty Day CME Credit accreditation statement ASCRS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASCRS takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of the CME activity. designation statement ASCRS designates the ASCRS Subspecialty Day Programs for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. All CME activities approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ are valid for recognition by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME). Physicians not licensed in the U.S. who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ . Physicians can claim CME credit up to the maximum listed above for attending the Physicians Program (ASCRS), including scientific films and posters on demand, scientific