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what previous MOD Live attendees had to say…

I've told everyone about this meeting and am beyond excited to come back next year! This is an amazing group of professionals who I truly believe can change the world of eye care together! I've had a great time getting to know everyone on the team and cannot wait to do it again next year!

Post-Event Survey

100% adding MOD Live to the list of meetings I plan to attend every year. Heading home with more new medical eyecare pearls than I can fit in a carry-on! Beautiful setting, a great mix of OD & MD presenters, and a perfect meeting size for making new connections. Thank you @modoptometty!

@dr.margaret.moore

Incredible weekend of education and connections at #MODLive2023 and inspired more than ever by my colleagues. Love this conference, and am looking forward to next year.

@dr.nabila

Easily one of the best ophthalmic events of the year. Not only was the attendee list rich with thought leaders and new young minds, access and interaction with them was fantastic. Our organization will prioritize attendance at this event in 2024.

John Steenbakkers, Head of US Sales, Trukera Medical

Best meeting I have attended in a long time. The panel format and discussion was insightful and robust. The expertise of the presenters was clear and the variety of case presentations was unmatched in comparison to other meetings.

Educational Impact Summary

Event Photos

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Program Chairs

Selina McGee, OD, FAAO

Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO

William Trattler, MD

Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO

2023 Faculty

We are putting together our faculty for 2024, so please check back for updates! Below is a list of the amazing team from MOD Live 2023.

Diana Chu, OD

Joshua Davidson, OD, FAAO, FSLS

Jason Ellen, OD

Ahmad Fahmy, OD, FAAO

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

Sherrol Reynolds, OD, FAAO

Brian M. Shafer, MD

Allison W. Shuren, JD

Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO

Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO

Tony Tipton

Will To, OD, ABOC

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
Event-affiliated food and beverage

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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!

A brand new hotel with incredible views of Nashville's emblematic skyline and rolling green hills

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! Our scholarship program is back by popular demand. Scroll down for details. For non-scholarship recipients, students also receive a significantly discounted registration rate!

Agenda

We are working on the 2024 agenda. It will include concise presentations, diverse perspectives, and expert discussion that makes MOD Live ultra engaging and exceptionally insightful. Focused on the cutting edge of all things medical optometry, you'll learn:

Practical advice for diagnosing and treating tricky cases
Strategies to optimize patient communication
Evolving technologies affecting day-to-day practice

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Hotel

MOD Live will be hosted at the Brand New Embassy Suites Downtown Nashville - the biggest and most modern Embassy Suites in the country! This hotel towers 30 stories over downtown and offers incredible views of Nashville's emblematic skyline and rolling green hills.

Stay tuned for more info! We are working on securing a block of rooms over the meetings dates of September 27-29 at a discounted group meeting rate.

Scholarship

MOD Live would like to extend an invitation to current optometry students, residents, and optometrists in their first 3 years of practice to attend this unique meeting being held in Nashville from September 27-29, 2024. 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, 2024. A total of 10 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 10 applicants, as determined by the MOD Live Program Chairs. Please note, you must be in optometry school, residency, or within your first 3 years of practice at the time of the MOD Live meeting (September 2024) 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 10 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 Embassy Suites Nashville Downtown on the nights of September 27 & 28, 2024 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 in optometry school, residency, or within your first 3 years of practice at the time of the MOD Live meeting (September 2024) 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 10 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 cancellation 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.
Acceptance of payment to attend this activity may disqualify your eligibility to earn continuing education credits at this program.

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.

All scholarship recipients 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 within 60 days of the program 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, 2024 or until all available support packages are awarded, whichever occurs first.

For questions, please contact Christy Foltz at cfoltz@avenuelive.com or Adam Gundaker at agundaker@avenuelive.com.

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

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MOD Live 2024

September 27⁠–29 | Nashville, TN

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