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Summer Invitational Research Institute
The American Optometric Association's Council on Research and the American Academy of Optometry announce the 2010 Summer Invitational Research Institute. This will be the twelfth Institute co‑sponsored by the AOA and the AAO. It will take place July 19-23, 2010, in Columbus, Ohio.
The goal of the 2010 Summer Invitational Research Institute is to produce collaborative clinical research project proposals. The 3-½ day Institute will consist of morning sessions with lectures from experts in epidemiology, biostatistics, and research methodology. In the afternoons, attendees will break out into small groups depending on their research interests. There will be facilitators assigned to each work group with proven track records in research design and funding of research projects. These facilitators will help shape research interests into research questions and will assist in designing a proposal.
Previous Summer Institutes have resulted in clinical research studies in keratoconus, amblyopia, hyperopia, low vision, bifocals in myopic children, convergence insufficiency therapy, contact lenses, and screening of preschool children, to name a few. With the changing landscape of research, the 2010 Summer Institute to be the best ever
Applicants, who have no clinical research skills, as well as those with varying levels of research experience, are eligible for the workshop. Eligible Institute applicants include all optometrists and vision scientists.
Deadline for receipt of the application form is August 28, 2009.
As part of the application form (attached), please submit your research topic idea. Based on the topics submitted, the AOA Council on Research will select the appropriate faculty. The applications will be reviewed by the Council, and you will be notified of the results no later than September 29, 2009. If selected to attend, you will be asked to meet for a two-hour introductory session during the Academy meeting in Orlando, FL in November 2009.
The American Optometric Association and the American Academy of Optometry will pay for your registration fee and most meals for the 2010 Institute. All other expenses are your, and/or your institutions, responsibility.
Mail the application form, your curriculum vitae, and one letter of recommendation to 2010 Summer Invitational Research Institute, c/o American Optometric Association, 1505 Prince Street, Suite #300, Alexandria, VA 22314 or email your materials to Charlene Datig at CDatig@aoa.org so that all materials are received on or before August 28, 2009.
For more information call Dr. Michael R. Duenas, at (703) 837-1008 or
email him at MRDuenas@aoa.org.