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SUMMARY:2026 EPSAA/JCAHPO Technologist/Office Staff Program
DESCRIPTION:EPSAA is please to host the Technologist/Office Staff Program at our 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting. The program will be developed and accredited by IJCAHPO and will run all day on Saturday\, January 31st at the Banff Park Lodge in Banff\, Alberta. \nAll registrants in the Technologist/Office Staff Program are invited to the Scientific Meeting reception which will take place Friday\, January 30th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM in the sponsor area.  \nPlease see the 2026 Program here. \nRoom Booking: Rooms will be held for the conference at the Banff Park Lodge\, Bow View Lodge and Peaks hotel. \n\nBow View Lodge ($189/night) Block ID 899763  \nBanff Park Lodge ($249/night) Block ID 897541 \nPeaks ($299/night) Peaks Block ID 899637 \n\nEPSAA is grateful to all the organizations that sponsor our events. Please see the list of our 2026 sponsors here.
URL:https://epsaa.ca/event/2026-epsaa-jcahpo-technologist-program/
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SUMMARY:2026 EPSAA Scientific Meeting (Ophthalmology Stream)
DESCRIPTION:The EPSAA Scientific Meeting and AGM is scheduled to take place from Friday\, January 30th to Saturday\, January 31st\, 2026\, at the Banff Park Lodge in Banff\, Alberta. We eagerly anticipate the in-person attendance of physicians\, technicians\, and ophthalmic industry partners in the heart of the majestic Canadian Rockies. \nEPSAA PROGRAM & FACULTY INFORMATION \nOn Friday\, EPSAA physician and resident/trainee members are invited to attend the AGM which will take place from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. All conference participants are invited to a reception in the vendor area from 7:00 – 9:00 PM Friday evening.  \nOphthalmologists\, resident physicians\, fellows\, technicians\, orthoptists and support staff from across Alberta are invited to the accredited talks during the Scientific Meeting during the day on Saturday and the morning on Sunday. Please note that the early bird rate for EPSAA Members ($250) expires Friday\, January 9th. After the 9th\, registration will be $350. \nWe are pleased to announce the following Program Faculty for the event.\n \n\nDr. Don Kikkawa\, MD\nDr. Julie Schallhorn\, MD\nDr. Steve Houston III\, MD\nDr. Kamran Riaz\, MD\nMr. Michael Levitt\, Head of Data for State and Federal Affairs\, American Academy of Ophthalmology\n\nFor the technicians program (operated and accredited by IJCAHPO) that runs during the day on Saturday\, February 3 please register for the Technologist Stream (separate event on the EPSAA events page). All attendees for the technicians session are also invited to the Friday evening reception from 7:00-9:00 pm. \nRoom Booking: Rooms will be held for the conference at the Banff Park Lodge\, Bow View Lodge and Peaks hotel.  \n\nBow View Lodge ($189/night) Block ID 899763  \nBanff Park Lodge ($249/night) Block ID 897541 \nPeaks ($299/night) Peaks Block ID 899637 \n\nEPSAA is grateful to all the organizations that sponsor this event. Please see the list of our 2026 sponsors here.
URL:https://epsaa.ca/event/2026-epsaa-scientific-meeting-ophthalmology-stream/
LOCATION:Banff Park Lodge\, 201 Lynx St.\, Banff\, Alberta\, T1L 1K5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:2025 EPSAA Scientific Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to all of the interest\, both of our events are SOLD OUT and we are unable to add any further registrations for either conference! Please be sure to check back next year for our 2026 meeting. \nThe EPSAA Scientific Meeting and AGM is scheduled to take place from Friday\, February 7th to Saturday\, February 8th\, 2025\, at the Banff Park Lodge in downtown Banff\, Alberta. We eagerly anticipate the in-person attendance of physicians\, technicians\, and ophthalmic industry partners at this location in the heart of the majestic Canadian Rockies. \nOn Friday\, EPSAA physician and resident members are invited to attend the EPSAA AGM which will take place from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. All conference participants (physicians and office staff) are invited to a reception in the vendor area from 7:00 – 9:00 PM Friday evening.  \nOphthalmologists\, resident physicians\, fellows\, technicians\, orthoptists and support staff from across Alberta are invited to the accredited talks during the Scientific Meeting during the day Saturday. Please note that the early bird rate for EPSAA Members ($250) expires Wednesday\, January 9th. After the 9th\, registration will be $350. Please click here for the ophthalmology program. \nGala Dinner \nEPSAA members and partners are invited to the Gala Dinner Saturday\, February 8th with reception at 6 and dinner from 7-9. \nTechnician/Office Staff Program SOLD OUT \nJust added! Please see the technician program here (operated and accredited by IJCAHPO) that will run during the day on Saturday\, February 8th. All attendees for the technicians session are also invited to the Friday evening reception from 7:00-9:00 pm. \nAccommodations \nBanff Park Lodge operates three properties that are adjacent to each other in Banff. Individuals may reserve their guest room with one of the hotel’s reservation agents using the direct line 403-760-3251 or toll free: 1-800-661-9266. The room blocks are open until January 7\, 2025. Please quote the group name – Eye Physicians & Surgeons Association of Alberta and the following block ID’s depending on the hotel: \n\nBanff Park Lodge Rooms ($239/night) – Block ID #669720\nPeaks Hotel Rooms ($279/night) – Block ID #673872\nBow View Lodge Rooms ($179/night) – Block ID #673871\n\nSponsors \nEPSAA thanks our ophthalmic industry partners whose generous support makes this event possible. Please visit our sponsors pager here. \n 
URL:https://epsaa.ca/event/2025-epsaa-scientific-meeting/
LOCATION:Banff Park Lodge\, 201 Lynx St.\, Banff\, Alberta\, T1L 1K5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:EPSAA SCIENTIFIC MEETING
DESCRIPTION:The EPSAA Scientific Meeting and AGM is scheduled to take place from Friday\, February 2nd to Sunday\, February 4th\, 2024\, at the prestigious Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Banff\, Alberta. We eagerly anticipate the in-person attendance of physicians\, technicians\, and ophthalmic industry partners at this renowned conference facility in the heart of the majestic Canadian Rockies. \nOn Friday\, EPSAA physician and resident members are invited to attend the AGM which will take place from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. All conference participants are invited to a reception in the vendor area from 7:00 – 9:00 PM Friday evening.  \nOphthalmologists\, resident physicians\, fellows\, technicians\, orthoptists and support staff from across Alberta are invited to the accredited talks during the Scientific Meeting during the day on Saturday and the morning on Sunday. Please note that the early bird rate for EPSAA Members ($350) expires Friday\, January 26th. After the 26th\, registration will be $500. \nPlease click here for the PDF of the main ophthalmology conference\, including the speakers and agenda. \nFor the technicians program (operated and accredited by IJCAHPO) that runs during the day on Saturday\, February 3 please click here. All attendees for the technicians session are also invited to the Friday evening reception from 7:00-9:00 pm. \nTo access rooms in the EPSAA block\, please contact the Banff Centre Reservations Department directly at 1-800-884-7574 and quote the booking ID EPS2402 or book online at https://gettaroom.b4checkin.com/banffcentre/rlp/EPS2402.  \nEPSAA is grateful to all the organizations that sponsor this event. Please see the list of our 2024 Sponsors.
URL:https://epsaa.ca/event/epsaa-scientific-meeting/
LOCATION:Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity\, 107 Tunnel Mountain Dr\, Banff\, Alberta\, T1L 1H5\, Canada
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