MOD Live! Meeting

Faculty

Joshua Davidson OD, FAAO, FSLS

Jason Ellen, OD

Ahmad Fahmy, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO

Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO

Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO

John Kitchens, MD

Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO

Jake Lang, OD, FAAO

Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO

Rebecca Miller, OD

Leslie O'Dell, OD, FAAO

Sherrol Reynolds, OD, FAAO

Inder Paul Singh, MD

Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO

Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO

Will To, OD

Gary Wörtz, MD

Rachael Wruble, OD, FAAO

Registration

What's Included in the registration fee?

Access to all education sessions and workshops
Participation in all receptions and meeting activities
Dining and meals

Friday: Hors d'oeuvres and drinks in the evening; Saturday: Breakfast, lunch, hors d’oeuvres and drinks in the evening; Sunday: breakfast and grab-n-go lunch

what MOD Live 2022 attendees had to say…

Some of the best advice I got this weekend? Show up - it's the best way to learn, to grow and to be better - for yourself and for your profession.

@drserenehappy

[MOD Live] was a really fantastic format with a panel of speakers and quick-moving topics. There was so much information covered, I’m glad I took notes!…I’m looking forward to attending this event next year, and know it will be even bigger and better!

Amber Fritsch

Well if you haven’t heard of MOD Live, then you might want to mark your calendars for next year!

@dr.eyegotthis

This was a fantastic meeting and the courses were all great. I look forward to attending again next year.

Post event survey

This meeting provided an opportunity for the medically minded optometrists and ophthalmologists to gather and discuss the many innovations in technology, patient care, and business management.

Nathan Baggett

MOD Live 2022. What great experiences, education, networking, and music!

@seeoneteachone

What to expect at MOD Live

To-the-point presentations, panel conversations, and audience-led discussions

Hands-on and small group discussion workshops

Networking mixers that are fun and memorable!

Luxury hotel on Broadway with downtown Music City at its doorstep and one of the tallest outdoor rooftop bars in town

FAQs

How many hours of CE will be offered?

For information regarding optometric continuing education (CE) available at MOD Live, click here.

What's the dress code?

We're all friends here. Be comfortable!

Are there discounts for optometric students?

Yes! See the Registration page for pricing. Our scholarship program will be coming back by popular demand too. Stay tuned for details!

Agenda

The agenda is being created now. Follow Modern Optometry on social media for meeting announcements.

Hotel

We have secured a block of rooms at the Grand Hyatt Nashville over the meeting dates of September 8-10, 2023 at our discounted group meeting rate of $319/night (plus applicable taxes). This discounted hotel meeting rate of $319/night (plus applicable taxes) is available for reservations arriving within 3 days prior and leaving within 3 days after the meeting subject to availability at the time of your booking. Please note: the MOD Live meeting dates are Friday, September 8 – Sunday, September 10, 2023.

Book Your Room

Accommodations and reservation modifications may be made online via the link above.

All individual rooms require a one night advance payment at the time of booking secured by a major credit card. Your reservation and any modifications must be received by Tuesday, August 8, 2023. After this date, the hotel will release all remaining rooms for general sale and is no longer obligated to honor our group meeting rate. The hotel will determine if it can accept any further reservations based on a space- and rate-available basis at the group meeting rate.

Individuals may cancel their reservation without penalty prior to Wednesday, August 9, 2023. All reservations are non-cancelable on or after Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Any cancelations on or after August 9, 2023 or no-shows will result in the forfeit of the individual's advance deposit along with the remaining cost of the entire reservation which will be charged to the individual's credit card on file.

Scholarship

MOD Live would like to extend an invitation to current optometry students in their 3rd or 4th year and residents to attend this unique meeting being held in Nashville from September 8-10, 2023. To facilitate this educational opportunity, MOD Live is offering support to applicants who qualify and submit an original case report to the MOD Live Scholarship Program by June 30, 2023. A total of 20 spots are available.

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The Details

Limited support opportunities are available for individuals who qualify and will be awarded to the top 20 applicants, as determined by the MOD Live Program Chairs. Please note, you must be an optometry student in your 3rd or 4th year or resident at the time of the MOD Live meeting (September 2023) to qualify.

What’s Covered

Each applicant who is awarded support will receive 2 nights’ hotel accommodations*, complimentary registration, and a $400 stipend toward travel expenses. The foregoing support will be awarded to the first 20 applicants who successfully complete and accept the terms of the MOD Live! Scholarship Program application below.

Please note, hotel accommodations will be made by MOD Live. These hotel nights are only valid at the Grand Hyatt Nashville on the nights of September 8 & 9, 2023 and are not transferable to another hotel nor may they be redeemed for any cash value.

In order to apply for support, you are required to complete and accept the terms of the MOD Live Scholarship Program as follows:

Complete the appropriate MOD Live Scholarship Program submission form below. Please note: You must complete all application fields, including contact, optometry school or residency program, speciality, years in training, and the required case report information.
Please read carefully and accept the Terms & Conditions below:

You must be an optometry student in your 3rd or 4th year or resident at the time of the MOD Live meeting (September 2023) to qualify for support.
Case reports must include original research on one of the following categories: Cornea/Contact Lens, OSD, Presbyopia, Myopia, Optometric Practice, Glaucoma, Cataract/Refractive Surgery, or Posterior Segment
Upon successfully completing and accepting the terms of the application, if you are one of the first 20 applicants, you will receive an email confirming our receipt of your application. Upon the MOD Live team reviewing and confirming your application is in compliance with the application/submission requirements, you will be notified via a follow-up email with details regarding your receipt of one of the support packages and a promotion code to register. The MOD Live Scholarship Program and application form will remain active until all available support grants are awarded.
You are required to provide a valid credit card as part of the application process. No charges will be placed on your card; however, a valid credit card is required in the event you cancel your participation and attendance at the meeting as a support recipient outside of the cancelation period, in which case, your card will be charged a cancellation fee of $600. Please note: An authorization fee will appear; debit card users, be aware these funds may temporarily be deducted from your account.

Additional Scholarship Submission Details

All applicants will be acknowledged in the MOD Live meeting app.

For case report submission, all that is required is the text inputted in the fields below.

Optometry students and residents who receive this scholarship must agree to attend all sessions and events of the meeting, including the wet lab sessions. Your attendance will be recorded, and failure to attend all sessions will result in the forfeiture of your travel stipend support in the amount of $400, along with the cost of your 2-night hotel stay, which will be charged to your credit card. The $400 travel stipend support check will be distributed to recipients on Sunday, September 10, if all requirements for participation are met.

Meeting feedback via the MOD Live meeting app is appreciated by applicants in attendance.

Deadline

The MOD Live Scholarship Program deadline is June 30 or until all available support packages are awarded, whichever occurs first.

For questions, please contact Laura O’Connor at loconnor@bmctoday.com.

Thank you for your interest and participation in the 2023 MOD Live Scholarship program!

Submit Application

MOD Live 2023

September 8⁠–10 | Nashville, TN

Where modern optometrists meet to shape the future of medical eye care.

Program Chairs